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Radiant Heat for Wood Sub-Floors

By Todd Fratzel on Heating

Radiant Heat – Current Details for Wood Framed Floor Systems Radiant heat is so popular in today’s new homes that it’s being used in a majority of the new homes we build. Over the last 5 years I’ve seen an industry that changed details about as often as the seasons change here in New England.…

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The Way to Woodwork – Multi-media DVD Series Preview

By Todd Fratzel on Workshop

The Way to Woodwork Teaches the “Critical Path” of Woodworking MEDINA, MN (February 1, 2012) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware and Woodworker’s Journal have launched an original, multi-media DVD series, The Way to Woodwork,that teaches woodworking using a “critical path” approach. The Way to Woodwork provides woodworkers of any skill level with the confidence and…

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Kreg Precision Trak & Stop System Review

By Todd Fratzel on Fence Systems

Kreg Precision Trak & Stop System I’ve almost completed my new built-in miter saw station which includes an adjustable fence system on both the left and right sides of the saw. I built the fence system out of some aluminum angle, 1×3 pine fence and the Kreg Precision Trak & Stop System. One of the…

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Rockler Universal T-Track Kit Review

By Todd Fratzel on Workshop

Rockler Universal T-Track Kits I’ve been in the process of building benches in my new woodshop. Recently I finished building a new miter saw bench which will be located in the center of the new shop. The bench will not only support the miter saw but it will also be used as an assembly area…

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Stain Solver Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Reviews

Stain Solver – Amazing Stain Remover, Cleaner and Deoderizer One year ago I was on my way to the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, FL and I met Tim Carter, Founder of AskTheBuilder.com at the airport. The quick bump in at the airport has since turned into a great friendship as we both publish home…

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DEWALT 20V Max Reciprocating Saw Giveaway

By Todd Fratzel on Giveaways

UPDATE The winner has been selected. Congratulations to Vicki Corliss for winning the Giveaway. A huge thanks to DEWALT for sponsoring the giveaway. Sounds like Vicki’s husband is about to get a new tool to help with the honey do list!! Thanks again to everyone that entered. DEWALT 20V Max Cordless Tools DEWALT announced their…

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Timberland PRO® Helix® Collection Review

By Todd Fratzel on Product Information, Product Reviews

Lightweight Comfortable Work Boots….REALLY! So I’ve been a long time user and fan of the New England based Timberland boots. I’ve owned a dozen or more of their boots of the years because they made incredibly durable boots at an affordable price. However, work boots have never been all that comfortable…..until now! Building on the…

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American Standard Culinaire Bridge Kitchen Faucet Review

By Todd Fratzel on Plumbing, Product Reviews

The Back Story Over the last six months we’ve been using/testing/abusing a new kitchen faucet from American Standard. Before I go into the particulars on this faucet I wanted to give you a quick back-story on why we have this new faucet. We built our new home just over 5 years ago. Like many homeowners…

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