High VOC’s & Paints To Avoid Indoors
Painting a room a new color is a great (and cheap) way to redesign a room in a hurry. Throw in a bit of décor and next thing you know you’re on HGTV with a …
Written by: Eric
Safety
3M Tekk WorkTunes Headphones Review – Hearing Protection that Entertains
Earlier this year we spent a little time with 3M (and Mike Holmes!) at the National Hardware Show. Aside from comparing hairstyles with the venerable Mr. Holmes, I had a chance to get up to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Nest Protect – A Smarter Detector That Talks First, Beeps Later
We’ve all been there. It’s 3:00 am and you’re in the middle of a dream where you’re flying like an eagle, you’ve just won the lottery, or you’ve somehow landed a hot date with your …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bulging Hose? You Need a TimeOut! – Automatic Shut Off Valve
When was the last time you shut off the water supply to your washing machine? Mmmhmmm, I thought so. Shutting off the water to your washing machine is one of those things you SHOULD always …
Written by: Phil
Disaster Prep Basics – Emergency Food
Continuing on with our disaster prep basics series; I am always amazed that when big storms are on their way, people rush to the grocery store. Not amazed by the rush per se, but by the …
Written by: Leroy
SureFire Sonic Defenders – Ultra Smart Earplugs
If you’re young, carefree and don’t appreciate the value of your hearing, you might want to spend some time talking to (shouting at) a grandparent who’s hard of hearing. Or, better yet, talk to someone …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Decor, Safety, Security, Videos
Four Fashionable Fire-Foiling Fixtures – Smoke Detectors to Alarm the Senses!
Whether your dwelling is a 1946 Airstream trailer behind a meat-packing plant, or a 12,000 square foot mansion on ten acres in the Hamptons, it’s your home-sweet-home, and you want to keep it safe and …
Written by: Phil
Five Woodworking Projects You DON’T Want to Try at Home!
The woodworking universe is populated by a diverse group of people. It includes traditional project-builders like my father-in-law, who cobbled together many a fine masterpiece in his time, including barrister’s bookcases, cradles, end tables and …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, How To, Safety
Setting Trusses without Killing Yourself
I’ve done a lot of framing in my life, but nothing gets my juices flowing like a good truss set. To me, it’s kind of like drinking a case of Five Hour Energy drinks, a …
Written by: Eric
Disaster Prep Basics – How and Why You Need to Turn Off Your Electricity
For some of us around the country, mega-storm Sandy is thankfully a distant memory. And while my family and I escaped the brunt of it, many people were not so lucky. It was the topic …
Written by: Leroy