Custom copper has had a rough time lately with the escalating price of commodities. But that may be changing as the world economy crumbles. No matter what the economy is doing, copper remains a timeless …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The Felco Pruning Shear Law: All gardeners must have a leather holster containing one of the many varieties of Felco pruners. It is true, drive through your neighborhood and you will see just about every …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Restoration
Prest-On makes several drywall repair products, including the Insta-Back. Available in both 1/2″ and 5/8″ sizes, these products are pretty clever. I cannot tell you how many times I have cobbled together a make-shift wood …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Bottoms can be ugly or look great, and that often depends on your weather stripping. You know we are talking about door bottoms, right? The big box weatherstrips that seal exterior door bottoms really detract …
Written by: Marc Lyman
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