The Great Toilet Rebate
You know that random “caaaaaaaaaah” that your toilet does now and again, even when it’s not in use? That’s so not good. Many loos in homes randomly cycle and in doing so, waste buckets of …
Written by: Jen
Keep The Bad Guys Away With Malibu Outdoor Lighting Pack
I can admit it, I sometimes allow myself to get a bit spooked by the dark. As a kid I used to flick off my light switch and then take a running leap into bed, …
Written by: Jen
Many Good Ideas & One Bad One for the Air Dry Plastic & Vinyl Coater
I’m exposing myself as an uber-geek with this post, but when I first saw the bucket of Air Dry Plastic Coating from Gempler’s, my first thought was NOT “Wow, now I can insulate some of …
Written by: Jen
Rockwell Jawhorse Video Review, So Good It’s Not Funny
If you watch TV, then you’ve probably seen the Rockwell Jawhorse infomercials. However, unlike most products featured on informercials, the Rockwell Jawhorse actually has merit! We spent several loving months with our RK9000 Jawhorse after …
Written by: Marc Lyman
TimberPro UV Oil Deck Finish Review, Better Than 60s TV?
I was sitting on my brains the other day watching my favorite 60s sitcoms (F-Troop anyone? ahem. anywho . . . ) when my better half suggested I sand and refinish the deck. Hmmmm, TV, …
Written by: Alec
Don’t Let Them Bug You: Patio Umbrella Mosquito Net by Simple DIY Solutions
We’ve all been there – you’re outside, the steak is on the BBQ, the sangria is mixed, the patio table is set and the guests arrive. No, not your friends or neighbors – but those …
Written by: Jen
The Potentially Addicitive DIY Concrete iPhone App
Admittedly, I’m not sure how often you would use the DIY Concrete iPhone app, but who knows – maybe you find you have a thing for concrete and just can’t stop yourself. It starts with …
Written by: Jen
For When We Suck: Chartpak Wood Tone Markers
Scratch happens. That’s the motto around here. It took me a decent while to be ok with that motto, though. When we first got our hardwood floors and our one-step-up-from-Ikea furniture, I treated them with …
Written by: Jen
Thinking Alongside The Box: A Neat Gardening Idea
Marc saw this article and thought it deserved some mention – I agree! When the summer is short, like it is in Juneau, Alaska, you want to make the very best use of it. So …
Written by: Jen
Gotta Like Options: Peerless 2-in-1 Shower Head
Having options is a good thing. For instance, I like that on a Sunday morning, I can choose to lay around like a slob or I can choose to be productive. Guess which one wins …
Written by: Jen