Night-Hawk Deadbolt Security Indicator Keeps You Safe and Lazy

by Jen on July 14, 2010

in Security, Windows & Doors

I’ve always been the type who tends to double-check if the doors are locked. My husband, not so much. He’s really not that fussed about home security at all. When he comes home and I ask, “Did you lock the door when you came in?”, his first instinct is to roll his eyes at his silly wife. [click to continue…]




Festool M0106 48 Inch Installer’s Lighted Level By Stabila Review

by Marc on July 9, 2010

in Tools, Windows & Doors, Woodworking

Can a level be sexy? Oh yes it can! The Festool M0106 48″ Installer’s Installer’s Level sporting lighted vials is what happens when you pair two Teutonic high quality tool powerhouses together. Festool + Stabila = one really slick level. First, let’s cover the basics you’ll find in most Stabila levels of this size, then we’ll get to the sexy parts, I promise. Don’t worry, it’s safe for work. [click to continue…]




Fix A Sticking Door The Easy Way, The Adjustable Door Hinge

by Marc on June 15, 2010

in Hardware, Videos, Windows & Doors

One of the most cleverly useful innovations we found at this year’s National Hardware show was the Original Adjustable Door Hinge. Given the large number of people who can’t properly install a door, combined with the equally large number of doors that no longer work well due to settling, new flooring heights, and warping, there should be a huge market for a simple solution to sticky doors. Not everyone wants to fully remove their sticking door, and then plane down an edge, and then re-stain or re-paint that shaved edged. This was a widespread issue begging for a better solution. That’s where the Adjustable Door Hinge comes in. [click to continue…]

Much to the dismay of my lovely other half Carrie–I recently broke my ankle playing hockey.  Trust me–the pain has been worth the benefits.   I get to lounge around having palm fronds waved at me, grapes fed to me by hand, and I don’t even have to take the dog out.  This has given me time to think of things like: What if Yoda was a carpenter?  Help you I can, yes.  With expanding your Jedi finish carpentry training.  Talking trim we are. [click to continue…]

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