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
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
Have you ever been haunted by a color you came across in nature? Perhaps it was a specific shade of green you saw in the frolicking hills of Ireland while visiting your ancestral homeland. Or …
Written by: Anne Marie
iPhone Apps, Safety, Smart Home
Nest is a company that set out to identify devices around the home that could benefit from creative thinking and smart home technology. Their initial focus, the Nest Thermostat, introduced stylish, intelligent and eco-friendly innovation …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Accessories, Black & Decker, DeWalt, iPhone Apps, News, Porter Cable, Proto, Stanley, Tools, Videos
In late June, the tool team with the yellow shirts gathered up an assortment of their newest products. They rented an airplane hangar to showcase it (there were a LOT of new products), and invited …
Written by: Phil
Garage, iPhone Apps, Ryobi, Videos
If you’re out socializing, and someone starts raving about how cool their garage door opener is, your first instinct is probably to edge away a bit, make an excuse – “Damn, I forgot to change …
Written by: Phil
iPhone Apps, Milwaukee Tool, News, Tools, Videos
Picture a job site with no extension cords to trip over, no noisy generators spewing fumes, and a roach coach offering fresh, tasty, healthy lunch fare. You’re probably out of luck as far as the …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, iPhone Apps, Ridgid
Like most people, my work day has certain essential rituals. The first task every day involves consumption of large quantities of strong black coffee. Once I’m sufficiently caffeinated to contemplate actually doing some work, the …
Written by: Phil
”Hi – my name is Phil, and I’m a tool addict.” It doesn’t matter whether it’s a relatively mundane hand tool like a framing hammer, a handy cordless oscillating multi tool or finish nailer, or …
Written by: Phil