Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Woodworking
As part of our old farmhouse renovation, we’re replacing all the baseboards and trim with 3/4” oak. It’s pretty labor-intensive, but my wife and I have worked out a system that makes it a bit …
Written by: Phil
Other than perhaps a drain snake, it’s hard to think of a less-glamorous tool than the shovel. When it’s time to pick one up, it usually means hard work is in store. Or an even …
Written by: Phil
Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools, Videos
Just over a year ago, Milwaukee introduced its starting lineup of cordless M18 Fuel Outdoor Power Equipment (OPE). Aimed primarily at landscaping pros and property management crews, the initial offerings included hedge clippers, a string …
Written by: Phil
I just attended the Milwaukee New Product Symposium 2018 and was impressed with the latest and greatest from one of our favorite tool companies. It was my 11th visit to the event, I’ve been there …
Written by: Michael Springer
DIY Discussion, How To, Tools, Woodworking
We’ve all seen furniture and home accents made of pallet wood, with that rustic, weathered aesthetic. But where does this versatile material come from and how does one obtain it? For the uninitiated, refined pallet …
Written by: Steve
Lighting, Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. It wasn’t long ago that lighting your jobsite or a dark DIY project meant finding a long extension cord and then firing up a caged halogen flood …
Written by: Marc Lyman
A list of several unpleasant activities of life might include: getting a root canal, being injured in a car crash, watching more than five minutes the nightly news, and, digging a well-established shrub or tree …
Written by: Marc Lyman
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. When the work day is over, and the last specks of sawdust have drifted gently to the floor, you know there’s one more chore before you can …
Written by: Phil
Last year, my brother Steve called, asking for advice on a new table saw. He had a massive old Craftsman saw (doesn’t everybody?), which still worked fine. He doesn’t use it often, though, and it …
Written by: Phil
Garage, Husky, Sponsored, Tools
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Wrench sets are a virtual cornerstone of a DIY tool set. They are needed for assembling swing sets and furniture, vehicle maintenance and repairs, and everything in …
Written by: Bob