Using cordless drills to drive screws is a glorious thing. However dropping said screws while trying to drive them is not so glorious. Stop saying “Screw it!” angrily, and instead, say it with joy while …
Written by: Marc Lyman
That’s right, spatulate. Although this tool looks like something you might want to flip pancakes with, it is in fact a highly specialized lawn mower utensil. You know that green debris that gets caked onto …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The other day I was hastily prying some quarter round wood trim from around a window. In my haste I discovered screwdrivers do not play well with fine wood trim. Thankfully I found a tool …
Written by: Marc Lyman
It is summer, so who could possibly be thinking about gutters? The team over at Houston Gutter Protection is always thinking about gutters! It may shock those of you outside of San Diego to know …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The measuring tape is over-rated! No doubt many of you are pros, wielding the measuring tape with deft accuracy and precision. Others prefer the motto, “measure once, cut at least twice.” For those in the …
Written by: Marc Lyman
If you are looking to pick up a date after hanging those cabinet doors, make sure you take this item off before leaving the house! Rockler sells this watch-like device with a magnet to hold …
Written by: Marc Lyman
OK, so this may not be the biggest problem to plague home improvement, but I have encountered it twice in the last few months. Have you ever opened an old can of paint, only to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Building Materials, Woodworking
I have tried a few kinds of wood glue in the past, and nothing seems to live up to Gorilla Glue. This stuff bonds wood, stone, metal, ceramic, etc. It is totally waterproof, paint-able/stain-able, easily …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Our house is a bastion of old windows and truly decrepit glazing. I knew sooner or later I would need to scrape away whatever remains of the window putty. That time came sooner after I …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Almost everyone has their address numbers nailed to their house. How many of you have your address etched in stone? Sadly I don’t either. But I might consider it after checking out the unique service …
Written by: Marc Lyman