As happy as the holidays can be, they can be stressful too. Figuring out what to buy family members, battling the mall crowds, hosting in-laws, making grand meals … phew! I’m just wiped out listing …
Written by: Jen
Ah yes, when Gyros first contacted me about doing a review on their product, I was really excited. I hadn’t had lunch yet, and the thought of a delicious plate of Gyros, steaming lamb, a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Electronics, Gear, Resources, Safety
I originally saw the 3M Noise Indicator NI-100 model in a Tool Monger review by Benjamen Johnson. Now, I know 3M is a solid company and they have some fantastic products. I myself won’t use …
Written by: Liz
Thanksgiving week is here already and many of us are gearing up to cook up some large birds. I can almost feel that tryptophan coma setting in right now. Most of us are cooking in …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Gear, Safety, Tools, Woodworking
Our sponsor Rockler just recently started offering a tool that looks more like something you’d find when running through the Transportation Safety Administration’s personal-space-intrusion-gauntlet at your local airport. However, instead of being tasked with finding …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Yesterday, we talked about the H3R Performance MX250C rechargeable fire extinguisher, and some basic fire and extinguisher safety tips. Today, we’re wrapping up the last day of Fire Prevention Week with a discussion about disposable …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Normally the word “sexy” and “fire safety” don’t exactly go hand-in-hand. Imagine our surprise when we were recently leafing through Wired magazine and found a gorgeous looking chrome fire extinguisher in their “Fetish” feature. We …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Safety, Security
With all the weird weather lately – ranging from hurricanes to tornadoes to floods – you’d be wise to think about what you need to do to prepare for major storm conditions. But before we …
Written by: Jen
I like improvising, but sometimes improvising with the wrong material can be bad. Like using left-over balsa wood for a scaffold, or MacGyvering twine as a safety harness. Our inner improvisationist almost did a backflip …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Yesterday afternoon the power went out here in our nook of San Diego. Just as I started to investigate what the cause was, my wife called me from her work about 20 miles north of …
Written by: Marc Lyman