We have a small farm about 25 miles south of Erie, PA. In addition to the total renovation we are doing on the old farmhouse, there are plenty of chores to do year-round. Those chores …
Written by: Phil
Building Materials, How To, Videos
Unlike California and much of the southwestern United States, here in western Pennsylvania we have no issues with drought. Actually, with abundant rainfall and rivers up the wazoo, we tend toward the opposite end of …
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There’s no shortage of utility knives in my home and shop. Our kitchen drawer usually has a couple of cheap knives with extendable snap-off blades. They lead a pretty cushy life, rarely getting summoned to …
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Milwaukee Tool, Sponsored, Tools, Videos
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. Ask any framing carpenter or remodeler to point out his or her most-used power tool, and odds are good you’ll be looking at a circular saw. On …
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Husky, Sponsored, Storage, Tools, Videos
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. The first thing most of us do when assigned a new project – whether by The Boss, or by your significant other, who for simplicity’s sake will …
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Gardening, Landscaping, Videos
In the ongoing quest to root out unwanted roots, most gardeners are willing to employ any means necessary to put their roots six feet under. Or to get them OUT from six feet under. We …
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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 …
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Rockler, Sponsored, Videos, Woodworking
This post is sponsored by Rockler Woodworking And Hardware. Some projects are built for utility. Others are just for show. But this one’s all about the fun. It’s a game that’s sure to entertain family, …
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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 …
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The folks at Ryobi are nothing if not prolific. With over 100 tools in their 18V ONE+ lineup, they have a tool or accessory for just about every occasion. Recently, Ryobi has been incorporating the …
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