If you’ve never been to the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, let me paint a picture. Nearly two million square feet of show floor. More gadgets than a pre-SkyFall James Bond, and an equally …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Well it’s getting to be that time again. No, not time to decompress from the holidays and drink yourself into oblivion under the guise of hanging with friends, or, worse yet, watching reruns of Friends …
Written by: Leroy
I certainly don’t want to offend anyone, but carpet sucks. It’s not a DIY friendly material, it’s not very ecofriendly and it lasts about as long as a virgin on their wedding night. Wall to …
Written by: Eric
So you’ve decided to do some serious DIY projects? Roofing, framing, plumbing, electric and concrete work can all require the need for some powerful tools, intermediate construction skills and lots of long, labor intensive hours …
Written by: Eric
Hiring a contractor is really pretty easy. Get out your Yellow Pages and go to the section called, “Crap.” On that page, find the “Don’t Give A” category and simply pick the first person. Once …
Written by: Kevin
As you may remember I spent part of the summer tearing down some old shed that were attached to the back of my house. It was dirty, sticky, nasty work that I cherished every moment …
Written by: Leroy
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Well, Jimbo and I have the majority of the deck done, and it looks nothing like a surfboard. The last time I posted, we had been methodically adding strips of wood, one at a time, …
Written by: Brad
I decided to tear down a series of attached sheds during the hottest part of the heat wave this summer. Perhaps it was poor timing, but I lost about 25 pounds and now need new …
Written by: Leroy
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
A major bonus in hooking up with an old friend to do a project like this wooden surfboard is the camaraderie that comes from working together on a labor of love… and using his garage. …
Written by: Brad
DIY Discussion, Videos, Windows & Doors, Woodworking
In today’s world of machine-made and mass-produced goods, it’s easy to think that just about nothing is made by hand anymore. Machines spit out parts, robots grab and assemble them, and many human beings are …
Written by: Marc Lyman