Well, here in the northeast summer has fully arrived. For those of you in the mid and southwest it feels as if the Earth is on fire. Now that it finally got warm enough to …
Written by: Leroy
Bosch, Electrical, Tools, Videos
Before we dive into the Bosch PS90-1A inspection cam review, allow me to provide a little backstory. The original part of our farm house is probably over 150 years old. The floor joists are logs …
Written by: Phil
Electronics, iPhone Apps, Lighting, Videos
It’s July. Not exactly the time you want to rush out and buy your holiday lights. However, what we’re about to discuss is poised to change the way you think about holiday lighting. If you’ve …
Written by: Marc Lyman
There are few outdoor sports that I really enjoy. That’s probably because it’s too hard to shoot a basketball or swing a tennis racket with a beer in your hand. That’s why I love horseshoes! …
Written by: Eric
There are few things that dominate the facade of homes more than their garage doors. According to Clopay, garage doors represent up to 40 percent of a home’s façade. That can either work for your …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Summer is upon us, and so is another Tool News Nirvana! We’re here to cure the summer time heat wave with this cool breeze of cool new tools from DeWalt, Irwin, Arrow, Bosch, and a …
Written by: Eric
As you might recall from my wood countertop article, I just redid my kitchen. Well, at least part of it. The remodel included new cabinets, aforementioned countertop, a sink and new plumbing and electrical work. …
Written by: Leroy
As a builder who’s had the privilege to construct 1,000’s of custom homes and commercial properties across the U.S., I’ve run across some pretty weird stuff. From know-it-all subcontractors to wannabe carpenters, I’ve got a …
Written by: Eric
Building Materials, Green, Roofing
Big hair bands would be proud. A metal roof can be a hardcore rockin’ way to protect your home or business from Mother Nature’s worst. Unlike conventional roofing materials, a metal roof will last for …
Written by: Eric
Continuing on with our disaster prep basics series; I am always amazed that when big storms are on their way, people rush to the grocery store. Not amazed by the rush per se, but by the …
Written by: Leroy