In the movie “Cool Hand Luke,” the angry warden vents at Paul Newman, saying “What we’ve got here is a failure to communicate.” Just like on the chain gang, miscommunication is a common problem in the trades. Thankfully, only a small percentage of this miscommunication ends with the offender being smacked and rolling down a hill. In their quest to eliminate these communication breakdowns, the folks at 3M have come out with a line of Post-it Extreme XL Notes. Calm down, grab a chair, and we’ll communicate the details. Read More
Accessories
Klein Magnetic Wristband Review – What’s The Attraction?
On my long list of “Time wasting work activities,” Number One is trying to figure out where the $%&*!* the necessary tools have stashed themselves. A close second is trying to retrieve the ten tiny screws I just dropped into the foundation trench, or cleaning up the blood after impaling my finger while digging in my apron for a drywall screw. Sadly, no one has yet invented a device that can overcome my lack of organizational skills. I may be able to cut down on my trench diving and Band-Aid use, though, thanks to the recent arrival of a Klein Magnetic Wristband. Read More
