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
Somewhere in the back of your vault is a memory of being a kid in the dog days of summer, playing in the backyard and being so thirsty you’d even drink Crystal Pepsi if it …
Written by: Jen
Alright so the title may be a little misleading, but the Rousseau Downdrafter does collect the dust from a miter saw extremely well. I do love seeing things re-purposed though. I mean I haven’t seen …
Written by: Leroy
First a quick disclaimer: The model seen in the main post image to the left is not actually wearing the ComboGlasses we’re reviewing here. In fact, she’s really just featured to capitalize on much of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Scenario: I’m weeding my garden and as I brush a bug away from my face, feel a “man hair” growing out of my chin. (Damn, I’ll have to tend to that.) Moments later, an oversize …
Written by: Liz
Resources, Safety, Service Providers
When you think of high-rise apartments, flood damage isn’t usually on the top of the list of things to be concerned about. After all, lakes and streams are all the way down there. Us glorious …
Written by: Jen
I have a bit of a reputation (well, actually several reputations, only one of which I’m discussing here). I have self-diagnosed myself as having mild OCD tendencies (OCD = Obsessive Compulsive Disorder). A more conventional …
Written by: Marc Lyman
At the 2010 National Hardware Show we had a chat with Matt Savage of Dustless Technologies. If you haven’t heard of Dustless Technologies, they are riding high on the wave of the anti-dust movement with …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, Safety, Woodworking
The first really important rule to follow when it comes to safety and maintenance in your shop is to take your work as seriously as if it’s your job. Meaning, follow all the safety rules …
Written by: Brad
With names like Snojax and IceJax you might think that we’re talking about characters from a spin off version of Street Fighter. Snojax vs. Chun Li…Round One, Fight! However, these polycarbonate cleats are the brain …
Written by: Leroy