Marc Lyman 
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Tool brands take their colors seriously, and when one of them deviates from the color everyone recognizes them by, it means one of two things: 1) They …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Gear, Klein, News
In the realm of tools and construction, things can be a bit hyper-masculine. Plaid shirts, big biceps, excessive facial hair – you’d think tradespeople were all beer-chugging bachelors without a care in the world after …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Most people understand when a home is sold through a real estate broker / agent, a commission is paid. Very few understand where that seemingly large amount of money goes, and who gets it in …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Casters under bed frames or mobile furniture like filing cabinets can be very handy to move furniture around when cleaning or rearranging. Since those two events are relatively rare for most people, it’s quite common …
Written by: Marc Lyman
You are on a jobsite (or working on your own home) and have days, weeks, or, as in my case, years of work ahead. One option is to tackle that work in an environment of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I don’t normally do new year’s resolutions. However, towards the end of last year, the small piles of random things throughout my office was starting to gnaw away at my soul. Many of them had …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Safety
Have you ever wondered why 99.9% of dryer vent hoods appear to be the $5 plastic variety? These dryer vent hoods or vent covers look like someone either installed very tiny venetian blinds on your …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
There was a time when infrared imaging was the domain only of the military and law enforcement. You know, those FLIR videos taken from a police helicopter showing a fleeing felon “hiding” in the bushes …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Someone recently asked us about our readership. We responded anecdotally based on our communications with readers, comments on the site, and what content resonates most, but we still didn’t have hard data. This prompted the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
Like most men, I like bright, shiny objects. That is especially true if the bright, shiny object is actually a flashlight. Milwaukee sent us their M12 LED Spotlight several months ago and I have been …
Written by: Marc Lyman