If you’re like me, you have boxes of unorganized “treasures” littering your garage or shop. Your space may overflowth with seasonal decor, automotive parts, tools, knick-knacks, patty whacks, or a stockpile of rawhide bones for your dog. But all that stuff has to go somewhere. And the attic isn’t always an option; especially for heavy items. It’s time to go vertical! We’ll show you how to build a heavy duty shelving unit that can support an incredible amount of weight out of plywood and 2x4s. It’s easy and costs a lot less than comparable units at the home center. Read More
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Stealth Mode – Caging Your Keys with the Carbocage Keycage
It’s a pitch black night. You’ve been out partying with friends on a weeknight, in clear violation of your significant other’s rules. Your only hope is that it’s after midnight and if you can just sneak back into the house unnoticed, it will be like the transgression never happened. You step out of the car, gently nudging your car door closed with a stealthy butt-bump. Nice work! You tip-toe across the driveway and up the walkway like you’re a gazelle-sloth cross-bread. Perfect! You made it to the front door silently! Now, you just need to carefully take the keys out. Of. Your. Pocket. (Cue a cacophony of jingle-jangle-clinking-clanking here). You’re screwed now! Your freshly-woken spouse opens the door and greets you with an angry mug rather than a morning hug. Clearly you should have read this review of the Carbocage Keycage before your night out! If you want to avoid making the same mistake outlined here, or you just prefer less jingle-jangle-clinking-clanking on your keychain, it’s not too late for you. Read More
