Building fences is sweet. It is a relatively simple way to really dress up your yard, and if built high enough insulates you from neighbors, sweeping mountain vistas, and the awkward explanations as you stumble …
Written by: Ty
We’ve talked before about the advantages of reel mowers – the type that requires neither gas nor electricity to cut grass; these have no environmental impact, no bad-for-people fumes, no operating costs, no noise, and …
Written by: Jen
As a family, we’re not into dumping toxic heavy metals into the landfill. But that’s just what you’re doing if you throw conventional batteries in your trash. Instead, we stockpile our used batteries in a …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I stumbled across Everun Tankless Electric Water Heaters at this year’s National Hardware Show. Frank Menditch, their VP of sales was kind enough to give me a quick tour of their electric tankless water heater. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Kitchen
Remodeling a kitchen is a big undertaking. A lot of things need to be considered before taking the plunge. Frankly–a lot of fun things need to be hashed out. For me–I would probably have to …
Written by: Ty
In an effort to promote breast cancer awareness, Paslode has released a “Let’s Nail the Cure” Tool Graffiti for the Paslode Fuel Powered Cordless Framing Nailer IMCT, Model 900420. Yup, you read that right. Paslode …
Written by: Marc Lyman
We’ve all been there. Standing at the paint store, complimentary stir-sticks in hand, gazing woefully at rows of masking tape. Since it’s hard to tell one roll from another, manufacturers have cleverly resorted to coloring …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Our friend Tony Saucier over at PoundedThumb.net recently turned us on to this power tool safety video. It’s an industrial tool setting, but we think the safety lessons learned apply just about anytime you’re using …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Generally I’m not a fan of the box store chains. Which is odd–because I am a fan of having more money in my wallet. Or my significant other’s wallet. These places definitely have the advantage …
Written by: Ty
You have to respect a product that goes with a goofy name, knows what people will think when they hear it, and rolls with it with a wink. I much prefer that to those awkward …
Written by: Jen