Superheroes sometimes rely on technology for their special powers. As humans, that’s pretty much our only option. We mere mortals have heavy equipment to give us super strength, cars to give us super speed, and …
Written by: Steve
Electrical, Electronics, iPhone Apps, Smart Home
There’s not a lot of opportunity for monitoring or tracking power usage within a home. Sure, you can install outlet receivers to see how much a plugged-in device is consuming. You can set up a …
Written by: Ryan
Electronics, How To, Smart Home
Just over a month ago, my daughter and her family moved from Pennsylvania to a black hole, aka the genteel city of Augusta, Georgia. They soon discovered two things: First, that “genteel” is another way …
Written by: Phil
Electronics, Featured, Green, Plumbing, Smart Home
If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that water is the enemy. From ice dams to pin-hole pipe leaks, roof leaks to failed angle stops – a little water leak can do a LOT of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Flooring, Tools, Woodworking
Whether you’re building dining tables or installing wood flooring, failure to consider wood movement can destroy countless hours of otherwise masterful handiwork. As wood exchanges moisture to and from the environment it shrinks and plumps …
Written by: Steve
Bosch, Electronics, iPhone Apps, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Remember back when TV was broadcast in black and white? Me neither, however it sounds pretty miserable. Cones are in our retinas for a reason, and viewing …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Electronics, Ryobi
If I’m doing a job that takes more than five minutes, the first order of business is to set up the music. Sometimes I’ll just grab my tiny old Ryobi 18V radio, which has the …
Written by: Phil
Electronics, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
You’ve been there before: standing on an 8-foot ladder, reaching out as far as you can with your 30 foot tape measure, attempting to extend the tape just a little further… then, SNAP, the tape …
Written by: Bradley
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
Electronics, Tools, Woodworking
Back in May, I had the pleasure of reviewing General’s new ToolSmart lineup, a collection of electronic tools designed to make your life and projects easier. While each works as a stand-alone tool (the new …
Written by: Steve
