A step ladder is a step ladder, right? Not when it’s the new Select Step ladder from Little Giant. I got my first look at the Select Step at Little Giant’s booth at this year’s National Hardware Show in Las Vegas. Not only was I impressed with the ladder, but I was impressed with the Ninja skills Mel demonstrated when he took the time to point out the innovative features on the Select Step. Check out this video I shot at NHS, and I think you’ll be impressed with the ladder features and with Mel’s ladder-ninja skills. [click to continue…]
Sometimes, it feels like you just can’t win. After weeks of nagging by your spouse, you finally get on that “thing” in the yard that you promised to get done. And, of course, mid-way through the project, you realize you need a beer tool from inside the house. You’re feeling lazy, so rather than untie those shoes or work boots, you think you can wipe them on the mat, creep into the house quickly, get what you need, and creep out without leaving a mess. Guess again. As if a dirt alert went off, your spouse is in the room spazzing about the mess you just made by traipsing into the home with mucky shoes. [click to continue…]
We just moved out of an apartment into a house–much awesomeness ensues. If the awesomeness is considered to be home improvement projects, and various DIY projects. For the most part–around my house DIY means: Do It Yourself. [click to continue…]
At first glance, the Striker Magnetic LED Light-Mine looks like something out of a Nintendo Super Mario World game. It’s cute, colorful and really itty-bitty – and for some reason, I imagine Mario or Luigi tossing it at one of those evil mushrooms.
But despite appearances, it’s a mighty little light and incredibly handy to have with you when you’re working in dark places.
