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Spring Lawn Care Preparations

By Todd Fratzel on Lawn Care

Spring Lawn Preparations As Spring approaches it’s a good time to talk about spring lawn preparations. Having a healthy attractive lawn doesn’t happen over night and it certainly doesn’t happen without a good deal of preparation. In this article I’d like to go over some of the lawn care and maintenance information that I’ve written…

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Paslode Unveils Cordless Roofing Nailer

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Paslode Fuel Powered Cordless Roofing Nailer System, Model CR175C Paslode has just announced the first ever cordless roofing nailer at the 2010 Remodelers Show. To say this new tool concept is innovative would be an understatement. Paslode has taken their proven cordless technology and built the new CR175C to meet the demands of roofing specialists…

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Mixed HardiePlank Colors Hightlight School Addition

By Todd Fratzel on Siding & Trim

HardiePlank ColorPlus® Technology Featured On School Addition We recently built a three story wood framed addition for a local Montessori School which featured HardiePlank® Lap Siding with ColorPlus® Technology. Over the years we’ve become huge fans of HardiePlank® Lap Siding for both residential and light commercial projects. In this article I wanted to point out…

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Milwaukee® 8 Piece Screwdriver Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Milwaukee® 8 Piece Screwdriver Set Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation recently introduced the 8 Piece Screwdriver Set as part of its new line of hand tools. Similar to the 11 in 1 Screwdriver that launched in April 2010, the new set features patented ECX™ bits to perfectly fit the hybrid specialty screws users often encounter in…

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Stanley Quick Change Nail Set Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Stanley FatMax Quick Change Nail Set Stanley recently introduced the FatMax reversible nail set (58-501).  Most carpenters, woodworkers and serious DIY’ers have a set of 3 standard nail punches floating around between their tool pouch, tool box and truck console. So when Stanley introduced this all new reversible, quick change nail set I was very…

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PORTER-CABLE Introduces the QUIKJIG

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

TOWSON, Md. (Aug. 30, 2010) – PORTER-CABLE introduces the QUIKJIG Pocket Hole Joinery System (model 560), a heavy-duty bench-top tool solution that is revolutionizing pocket hole joinery. The new tool features an intuitive design that is easy to use and sets up quickly for accurate and repeatable results. “Pocket holes are quickly becoming one of…

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Li-Ion Vs NiCd Cordless Batteries

By Todd Fratzel on Power Tools

Industry Experts Weigh In On Li-Ion Vs NiCad Battery Debate Readers continue to send in emails asking questions about Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) and Nickel Cadmium (NiCad or NiCd) cordless tool battery packs. So I reached out to Jason McNeil, Product Manager at DEWALT and Derek Vicko, Senior Product Manager at PORTER-CABLE and asked them to help…

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Rockwell JawStand Review

By Todd Fratzel on Hand Tools, Product Reviews

Rockwell JawStand Rockwell recently introduced the JawStand. So we were pretty happy when they sent us their latest addition which compliments the ever popular Rockwell Jawhorse. JawStand Features This compact easy-to-use work stand not only supports loads up to 220 lbs, but it can clamp work pieces up to 1-3/4 in. thick and raise them…

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