Useless tools — they’re everywhere — and I’m not (necessarily) talking about the kind I invariably get stuck behind at every checkout counter at every store I’ve ever entered. (Ooooh…and banks too…banks are full of …
Written by: Liz
Last year my wife and I purchased an older home with the intention of fixing it up, and, well, it’s been a slow process. I’ve painted and in some cases repainted everything, and we’re about …
Written by: Leroy
Quick! What do you think of when you imagine a Japanese Sumo warrior? After reading this review, you might start thinking about a safer spin on extension ladder design. Little Giant sent us one of …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Green, Kitchen, Resources
Bamboo, known for its hardness and durability, is also one of the greenest options around. Rapidly growing and highly sustainable, bamboo is an ideal material for countertops and other food preparation surfaces. Teragren is the …
Written by: Liz
The mild winter that we are having here in the mid-Atlantic region has got my green thumb a itchin’ and I couldn’t wait any longer. Sure, we’re still struggling with frost here (and will be …
Written by: Leroy
I’m a FastCap fan, as some of you may have gleaned after reading my review of their Screw Wax. Both FastCap’s TaperLock and TipMag are also handy items to have on hand. FastCap sent both …
Written by: Liz
As much as I love my Rockwell Jawhorse, there are many times when I prefer the precision and rigidity of a bench vise. At last year’s STAFDA trade show I was initially lured into the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
To be skillful at multi-tasking is indeed an admirable trait – one that I learned as soon as I had more than one TV. Put the Lakers on the 52 incher, put the Clippers in …
Written by: Brad
Welcome to another edition of Tool News Nirvana, where we talk about what’s new and hot in tools, DIY, and home ownership while listening to “Smell Likes Teen Spirit.” Today we have some goodies from …
Written by: Jen
I feel as though I spend a large portion of my time desperately trying to remove stains, usually to no avail. So, it’s kind of a treat to be writing about applying stains instead. If …
Written by: Liz