DIY Bed Frame with Storage Down Under
Don’t get all Mad Max when you can’t find a place to put all of your stuff in the bedroom. Just go down under like a Qanta’s flight and build this easy and affordable under-bed …
Written by: Eric
Ryobi AirStrike P320 Cordless Brad Nailer Review – No More Tangles
If you do any kind of trim work at all, you are undoubtedly aware of the kick-ass tool known as the finish nailer. If you’re a finish carpenter, you probably own at least a couple …
Written by: Phil
I’m your Biggest Fan – Installing a Light Kit on an Existing Ceiling Fan
I’m a pretty big fan of light. I like when light is around. After all, I can’t see without it and when there’s a lack of light, I’m the first to alert everyone within shouting …
Written by: Eric
Getting Scrappy – Using Recycled Scrap Materials for Wood Wall Art
I love it when I can turn something I’m going to throw away into something useful. And that’s just what I did with my leftover wood scraps and other old materials that were headed into …
Written by: Eric
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall Review
Once the domain of solely corded tools, reciprocating saws no longer need to be tethered to a wall outlet. Despite this transition, going cordless typically meant some pretty serious compromises in terms of power and …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Appliances, Bath, Building Materials, News, Windows & Doors
International Builders’ Show – Kitchen & Bath Industry Show Coverage
This marks my fourth “business trip” to Las Vegas in less than 12 months. A lot of great shows have been happening here recently, including The National Hardware Show, STAFDA (the tool show, not the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Powerstrike Hammer Review – A Light and Bright Heavy Hitter
Ever had a hankering for a Neon Pink hammer? Me neither. Now make that fuchsia, on the other hand…nah, I’m not even sure what that color IS. But I’m guessing there are some women out …
Written by: Phil
pneuPower ReCoiler Review – Get Your Air Hose To-Go
I don’t know what it is, but every time I roll up my pneumatic air hoses, they look perfectly fine when they go back into the work truck at the end of the day. Then …
Written by: Eric
Beam Cutting Tools – Festool Sword Saw, Prazi Beam Cutter & Makita 5402NA
Cutting beams isn’t a task most of us do with any regularity (unless you happen to be a timber framer or log cabin builder). However, when you find yourself needing to cut a beam, you …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bosch, Brands, DeWalt, Milwaukee Tool
News Nirvana – Bosch Laser, Milwaukee Blower, DeWalt Cordless Framing Nailer, Epcon S7 Epoxy, Bosch Worm Drive Saw and HomeFixated Tool Giveaway
Hello tool lovers and welcome to the Valentine’s Day edition of News Nirvana. Throw out those chalk flavored candy hearts, dump that bouquet of half-dead flowers and get rid of the sappy greeting cards because …
Written by: Eric