The Great American Trundle Bed Race – Part 2
In case you missed it, this is part two of the Great American Trundle Bed Race posted last month. So at seven days to go before Christmas last year, a visit from the two daughters …
Written by: Brad
How To Keep Dogs From Pooping on Your Lawn
Man’s best friend is only a best friend until he walks over from your neighbor’s house and poops on your lawn. It’s a indignity that faces many homeowners, and an offense that bugs some more …
Written by: Marc Lyman
How to Build an Adirondack Porch Swing- The Beer Will Taste Better
I discovered a set of old, Adirondack porch swing plans crammed in a drawer at our camp. Since they were covered in coffee stains and something else I can only speculate on…just peanut butter hopefully…I …
Written by: Liz
Outdoor Rugs – More than Green Faux-Turf
So before I began my research on outdoorrugsonly.com I came to two quick (albeit poor) assumptions. First, they carry only outdoor rugs. Which, let’s be fair, seemed a reasonable judgment call. Secondly, that their primary …
Written by: Leroy
Major Power Tool Manufacturers Announce the End of the Power Cord
In news that is shocking many in DIY, remodeling and construction, a coalition of the major power tool manufacturers has announced the end of corded tool technology. With major improvements in battery technology, it’s something …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Decor, DIY Discussion, Restoration
Give Your Home A Vintage Vibe: RetroRenovation.com
There’s a growing trend nowadays for people to restore the design, décor and layouts of their home to match the decade it was built in. I live in a condo that was constructed in the …
Written by: Jen
DIY Discussion, How To, Woodworking
Get Them Started Young – Toolbox Project
All little kids want to help you build stuff. I remember my dad working on our house when I was five or six. I wanted to help so bad – so he gave me a …
Written by: Brad
JLC Live Rhode Island 2011 Coverage via ToolSnob
Having multiple personalities can be awesome, at least when it comes to covering trade shows and media events. When I’m not able to haul myself across country for a show, it’s always nice to know …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Porter Cable Lithium 18v Drill- Rock Star Power in a Cordless
A couple of month ago I bought this cordless drill for work because our Milwaukee Drill had given up the ghost. Apparently they are not meant to be left outside in rain storms (although you …
Written by: Leroy
Landscaping and Greek Film Star- Bahco 23-Inch Hedge Shears
During the recent cringe-and-snoozefest Academy Awards telecast, there was a short clip of a best foreign film nominee called Dogtooth. People started immediately chatting online about a part that showed a cat about to cash-in …
Written by: Jen