Wedge it Widget
The other day I was hastily prying some quarter round wood trim from around a window. In my haste I discovered screwdrivers do not play well with fine wood trim. Thankfully I found a tool …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Marc Lyman
Defy Leafs with Leaf Defier
It is summer, so who could possibly be thinking about gutters? The team over at Houston Gutter Protection is always thinking about gutters! It may shock those of you outside of San Diego to know …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Easy Drywall Cut-Outs
The measuring tape is over-rated! No doubt many of you are pros, wielding the measuring tape with deft accuracy and precision. Others prefer the motto, “measure once, cut at least twice.” For those in the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Look like a Wood-Working Geek
If you are looking to pick up a date after hanging those cabinet doors, make sure you take this item off before leaving the house! Rockler sells this watch-like device with a magnet to hold …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Keep Paint and Stains Fresh
OK, so this may not be the biggest problem to plague home improvement, but I have encountered it twice in the last few months. Have you ever opened an old can of paint, only to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Woodworking
Glue with Gorilla Strength
I have tried a few kinds of wood glue in the past, and nothing seems to live up to Gorilla Glue. This stuff bonds wood, stone, metal, ceramic, etc. It is totally waterproof, paint-able/stain-able, easily …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Chase that Putty
Our house is a bastion of old windows and truly decrepit glazing. I knew sooner or later I would need to scrape away whatever remains of the window putty. That time came sooner after I …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Custom Stone Etching
Almost everyone has their address numbers nailed to their house. How many of you have your address etched in stone? Sadly I don’t either. But I might consider it after checking out the unique service …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Garage your Car on a Dime
Nothing is more fun than seeing how fast you can park your car in the exact right spot in your garage without slamming through the lawn mower, artificial Christmas tree and your tax records from …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Architecture, Building Materials
Adorn your Gingerbread or Victorian
Sometimes finding period building materials can be a challenge. Vintage Woodworks, located in Quinlan Texas, hopes to help. Their web site is chock full of interior and exterior trim, brackets, headers, casings, corner blocks and …
Written by: Marc Lyman