I recently tackled installing some french drains and exterior landscape drains to help direct the many pints of water that sometimes fall from the sky here in San Diego. One section of french drain was by a retaining wall, and another by a spot on our home that catches a lot of runoff. One question I grappled with was whether to use corrugated vs solid pipe. The black corrugated pipe seemed like a cheaper and easier option, but something told me I shouldn’t dismiss using schedule 40 solid, 4″ pvc pipe. I did a lot of research before diving into my project, and hopefully the insights I gained will help you with your landscape drainage or french drain project. Read More
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DeWalt Express Folding Workbench Review – Gain 1000 Lbs. In Three Seconds
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. When I work on a project, I like to keep the crouching and kneeling to a minimum. And it’s not just because my knees are shot from years of crouching and kneeling. OK, fine, it’s MOSTLY because my knees are shot from years of crouching and kneeling, but it’s also because it’s just more efficient and comfortable to work from a comfortable standing position. I’ve set up many a temporary work station using a pair of sawhorses and a chunk of plywood. It gets the job done, but it’s not always super stable, and it’s a pain in the neck lugging around two sawhorses and a sheet of plywood. I much prefer a work surface that has decent work space, is beefy enough for the job site, is easy to schlep back and forth, and doesn’t take up a ton of valuable storage space when it’s not earning its keep. If you have similar aspirations, and three seconds to spare, read on, and we’ll show you how the DeWalt Express Folding Workbench can help you get a half-ton of work within easy reach. Read More
