FootRests Wellington Work Boot by HYTEST Review
As an Architect, I’m not on the job site all day every day, but I do spend a fair amount of my time slogging through the mud and walking through dangerous work zones. Most work …
Written by: Matt
How to Refinish a Table Top Like a Pro
It happens. Your once-pristine bar top or kitchen wooden table top has begun to show signs of wear and tear from daily use. Or, apparently in our case, a troop of chimpanzees with markers, ball …
Written by: Steve W
Ryobi Brush Cutter Review – Expanding on Expand-It
Expanding on my recent review of the Ryobi 40V String Trimmer and Edger, I wanted to see what the Ryobi Brush Cutter Attachment was all about. Back in college, I worked a summer job maintaining …
Written by: Matt
PaintLine’s PJSB – The PB&J of Portable Jobsite Spray Booths?
The difference between a professional painter and an amateur is in the prep work. And maybe some physical, emotional, or professional therapy. That’s why The PaintLine introduced their Portable Jobsite Spray Booth (PJSB) as a …
Written by: Steve W
Zinsser MH Ready Patch Spackling & Patching Compound Review – Let’s Patch Things Up
Got cracks? Or gouges, holes, deep scrapes, or unsightly gaps? Congratulations – you must be a homeowner! Or maybe a renter, wondering what portion of your security deposit the evil landlord will retain because of …
Written by: Phil
How To Use A Ticking Stick – Reproduce Complex Contours With This Old Trick
So you need to match a counter top to the chaotic contours of a nook with janky juts, crazy crannies and wildly out-of-whack corners, huh? Or maybe you’re building a project with mating irregular lines …
Written by: Steve
DIY Discussion, Hardware, Kitchen
True Position Tools – Cabinet Hardware Jig
I’m hardly a pro when it comes to installing cabinetry, but I have done several kitchens and built-in casework installations over the years. Not being a professional cabinet maker, and not knowing any better, I …
Written by: Matt
Ryobi Thickness Planer is One Smooth Operator
The 12 1/2″ Ryobi thickness planer was recently released and I was lucky enough to receive one from team Ryobi to evaluate. The timing was good as I had recently gone back to a local …
Written by: Stephen
Bath, Building Materials, Decor, Kitchen
Counter Intuitive – Quartz vs Granite Countertops
When deciding on the perfect countertop for a kitchen or bathroom, most homeowners will quickly narrow it down to one of two choices: quartz vs granite. On the surface, these two appear to be very …
Written by: Steve W
Ryobi Expand-It Trimmer and Edger – An Edgy New 40v System
Before the Ryobi Expand-It system entered my life, I bought my first home. That was 2008. With that transaction came the necessity to purchase a number of power tools and yard maintenance items to maintain …
Written by: Matt