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Marc Lyman

Marc grew up under a brave single mom who "encouraged" home improvement on the family home. Early toddler gifts included a tool set, and even a cordless Bosch drill when cordless drills first came out. In grade school (give or take a few years), Marc's mom said, "We need to cut down some trees. . . . here's a chainsaw." A father figure also involved Marc in many home improvement projects, including a summer of home remodeling in Palo Alto, CA. Toss in some Obsessive Compulsive personality traits researching everything home improvement related. The end result: a genetically pre-disposed, socially sculpted home improvement machine! For his complete profile, please visit our About page. Really, it's worth it.

Bosch, Tools

Bosch PS11-2A Drill Driver Review – Don’t Be a Daredevil

Way back many moons ago, in 2009 to be exact, we reviewed the Bosch I-Drive articulating head drill driver. The PS10 saved my bacon during a DIY duct installing that had some very difficult to …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

May 4, 2012

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News

National Hardware Show 2012 – NHS Live Coverage

The last few years I have made the annual pilgrimage to Las Vegas for the National Hardware Show, and this year will be no exception. Every year, what seems like millions of media, executives, retailers …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

May 1, 2012

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How To, Security

How To Camouflage Your Surveillance Cameras with DIY Paintable Housings

Last week, we talked about how to install a video surveillance system. In that marathon post, we mentioned that we weren’t too excited about installing bright, metallic silver cameras on every corner of our 1930’s …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 30, 2012

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How To, Security, Smart Home

How to Install a Network Surveillance Camera System

My first intro to the world of video surveillance came when, in a flurry of poor economic decision-making, I purchased a Toshiba network surveillance camera which I installed as part of my mission to keep …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 26, 2012

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Green, Johnson Level, Tools

Johnson Level – Now Made of Grass

Johnson Level sent us their fastest growing level for a review. By “fastest growing”, I don’t necessarily mean market share. I’m talking literally here. Johnson has a new line of levels made out of bamboo …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 24, 2012

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Gear, Tools, Werner

Werner Work Platform – The Handiest Step Stool Thingamajig Ever

Several years ago we embarked on a fateful remodel project. It was a questionable use of resources, but now we have at least one section of our house that is less likely to instantly crumble …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 18, 2012

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Architecture, Building Materials, How To

Clay Chimney Pot Installation and Chimney Repair Tips

Often times in life, good things are born from seemingly bad situations. And so it goes for homeownership too. We recently had some roofing repairs done to our Spanish tile roof. When the roofers began …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 12, 2012

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Benchmade, Gear, Knives, Safety, Tools

Benchmade Triage 916 – A First Responder in Your Pocket

It’s not often I’m waiting for an accident to happen. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not that I was hoping someone would get into a car accident. I just wanted to be there when it …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 10, 2012

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DIY Discussion, Green, Restoration

The Crap I’ve Given Away on Craigslist Free Stuff – Homeowner Tales & Tips

If you’re a homeowner or just a human being in the United States, there’s a very good chance you’ve got a bunch of – how do I put this delicately – CRAP, that you really …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 5, 2012

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Gear, Green, Pest Control

Fly-Goodbye Bug Vac Review – Hasta La Vista Mother Buggers!

It’s spring and fly hunting season is just around the corner. Why not get in touch with your inner Buddha and start shooting some bugs! By “shooting”, we actually mean vacuuming them up with the …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

April 4, 2012

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