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
Protect Your Lamborghini with the Fastcap My Grip
What does the FastCap My Grip custom tool grip have to do with protecting Lamborghinis? Read on and you’ll discover the fascinating connection! After months of our house looking like a commercial building project, we …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Burn, Baby, Burn: The Rockler Wood Branding Iron
I don’t personally do a lot of fine wood working (ok, none), but you can bet that if I ever did create a piece of furniture with my own two hands (I’ve been told that …
Written by: Jen
Prevent Gutter Constipation: The Smart Screen
At some point in your life, you’ve known what it feels like to be a little backed up. It’s not fun. While there are several over-the-counter helpers to get you cleared up, it’s safe to …
Written by: Jen
Building Materials, DIY Discussion, Restoration
Plaster vs Drywall – Which is Better for your Home
Plaster vs Drywall, which is best? As many of you know by now, I’m a stickler for historic accuracy when it comes to remodeling. Some might describe me as obsessive or possibly deranged, but they’re …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Giggidy Giggidy – Lutron Maestro IR Dimmer with Remote
A dimmer is a quick and easy way to add value to your home. A dimmer with a remote is a quick and easy way to be a playa’. Awww, Giggidy. If only the smooth, …
Written by: Jen
Your Bucket’s Humiliation Is Your Gain: The Bucket Boss 35
You’re going to like this. Your bucket, however, might never forgive you. The Bucket Boss 35 is essentially a fanny pack for plastic pails – and we all know how cool fanny packs are. They …
Written by: Jen
Drag The Whole Disfunctional Family: Big Slider Utility Mover
How wrong is it that when I see a product that claims to let you carry hundreds of pounds of weight, I wonder how it’ll stand up to those poor sobs featured on TLC (no, …
Written by: Jen
Saving Wood and Sanity: The Wixey Digital Protractor
When we moved into our first place, my in-laws were generous enough to gift us with some much needed baseboards. While my father-in-law is a fairly handy type, my husband and his brother are … …
Written by: Jen
The Post That Will Get Hate Mail: Best Way to Kill a Mouse
No matter how clean you keep your house, if there’s construction or home renovations going on, there’s a good chance you’re going to rattle a few walls, create openings and find yourself coming face to …
Written by: Jen