Do you remember that episode of Friends when Joey got a “man purse”? I tried to find it on YouTube but the copyright police have removed most episodes of the series. Well, except this clip …
Written by: Jen
The Fluke 115 Compact Digital Multimeter has appeal as a circuit tester, especially given that I’m a little hesitant to take on jobs of an electrical nature. Maybe it’s my inexperience with it or maybe …
Written by: Jen
There’s a good chance that the labelling on your circuit breaker panel is less than stellar. Some people arrive into their new home to see it completely blank. Mine, on the other hand, looks like …
Written by: Jen
I’m sure we’ve all been in this position: You’re working on a home improvement project that requires a bit of power – a good light source, a drill, your mitre saw, a shop-vac and of …
Written by: Jen
I have many amusing stories from the giant Northeastern blackout of ’03 – but all was not fun and games. Our fridge and freezer went without power for a few days and all kinds of …
Written by: Jen
I have a friend who won’t do electrical work on his house because he shocked himself too many times wiring outlets. Personally, I prefer to shut off the power before wiring. But sometimes power can …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Switch plate covers are one of those small details that I think make a disproportionately large difference in the aesthetic appeal of a house. They are just like putting chrome spinners on your black Cadillac …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you are smart/brave/foolish enough to pull a city permit your current home improvement project, then you know it is all about keeping your inspector happy. Maybe “keeping” is not the right word. “Making” is …
Written by: Marc Lyman
When was the last time you went to the store and picked up a bucket of lube? Be honest. Well I bought mine a couple months ago and the lube is super handy! I use …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you are like me and have way too many power tools, then you probably also have way too few electrical outlets around the work-bench too. The Benchmate is a handy device for adding some …
Written by: Marc Lyman