What is better than having a chisel in your toolbox? How about a chisel in your pocket. . . at least until the blade cuts through your favorite Carhartt jeans and punctures a vital organ. …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Perceptive Automation makes fantastic home automation software for Macs called Indigo. A couple years ago, I decided to delve into automating various functions in our house. After reviewing several of the technologies on the market …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Wood plugs? That’s right, wood plugs. The Widget Co stocks wood plugs in many kinds of hardwoods including Oak, Maple, Cherry, Mahogany, Walnut, Teak and IPE. They have a variety of sizes to fit holes …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The Skil Power Cutter is a nifty new tool from the folks that brought you your trusty Skilsaw. Like many newer tools it features a lithium ion battery which Skil claims will hold its charge …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Switch plate covers are one of those small details that I think make a disproportionately large difference in the aesthetic appeal of a house. They are just like putting chrome spinners on your black Cadillac …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Profile scribes can be a vital tool when installing shelves or trim on an uneven wall. If you just cut your wood square, your project will be left with ugly gaps. Some people impromptu-scribe very …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I have been using a kneeling pad from Duluth Trading for about two years now (the same one). Is it just me, or are actual knee pads uncomfortable? If I am doing a low-lying task …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Wedge-It or wedgies, which do you prefer? Personally, I would vote for the Wedge-It. If only I had one of these last weekend when I was staining and finishing a doorway. The door kept swinging …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The Lux Products TX9000TS Thermostat found its way into my life last winter after reading about it in Consumer reports. It turns out they liked it. I had been waiting forever for a programmable thermostat …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The Porter Cable FR350A makes swinging a hammer almost quaint. I decided to buy a framing nailer a couple years ago since I have lot more faith in my ability to aim and shoot than …
Written by: Marc Lyman