Kobalt ½” Electric Impact Wrench – Brute Force
I have a small shop, and in that small shop I have a small compressor. For the woodworking side of the shop, it is plenty big enough to run finish nailers and staplers. But, for …
Written by: Rich
Rich
DIY Discussion, Heating & Cooling, How To, Tools
Sweep your own Chim-Chimney from Below – DIY Chimney Sweep
As the old song from Mary Poppins goes: Chim, chimney. Chim, chimney. Chim, chim, cher-ee, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can be! And I gotta say, yes, you better be pretty darn lucky …
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Electronics, iPhone Apps, Ryobi, Tools
Ryobi Phone Works – Level Up Your Tool Geek Cred
Ryobi has always struck me as a company that is as much about tech as it is about tools. Unsurprisingly, Ryobi is a subsidiary of TTI, a Hong Kong-based technology firm that produces industrial electronics …
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Irwin Goes For Major Impact
Toolmaker Irwin hits the impact accessories market with a powerful new lineup.
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Rockwell F50 – The “F” is for “Freakin’ Awesome!”
Rockwell’s tagline for their new F50 oscillating tool is “F50: The F is for FAST.” After trying it out, I’m going to say the F is for “Freakin’ Awesome!” This oscillating tool is really moving …
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Create A Bed Murphy Bed Kit Review
As a kid, I was fascinated with Murphy beds. A bed that folds up into the wall! Amazing! It just made so much sense…not to mention it looked totally FUN! In reality, I had only …
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To Backup or not to Backup – That is the Solar Question
As a solar installer, one of the most frequently asked questions I get is: “The solar panels will give me electricity when the power goes out, right?” The questioner inevitably exhibits a disgruntled facial expression …
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DIY Discussion, Green, Resources, Restoration
Guilt Free Shopping Spree – Salvaged Building Materials
I experience a lot of internal conflict when shopping for building materials. I like to buy from the local lumber yard, but the home center is cheaper. I want to buy American, but all the …
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Architecture, Featured, Gardening, How To
Building a Geodesic Dome Greenhouse for Under $200
WARNING: Building domes can be very addictive…Building a dome may be one of humankind’s earliest D.I.Y. projects. Dome shelters, framed with the curved tusks of mastodon are among the oldest structures unearthed by archaeologists. Wigwams …
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Track Saws – From High Dollar to Homemade
Track saws, also known as plunge cut circular saws… If you are a tool nerd, you know that these babies are HOT! Every tool company seems to be coming out with one these days. I …
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