There are some experiences in life that are so exceedingly rare, so unique, that just being in their presence is cause enough to sit back and enjoy the view. Things like the Green Flash during …
Written by: Rob
Let’s talk connection. No, not like a socially-distant connection over drinks in your buddy’s driveway. Connection…like metal connection. For metals like steel and aluminum, there are three primary connection methods — bolting, welding, and riveting. …
Written by: Rob
Gardening, How To, Landscaping, Videos
The Internet is filled with advice on how to replace sprinkler heads. Why? Because sprinkler heads get broken ALL THE TIME. What if when you replace your next broken sprinkler head, you could dramatically reduce …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Dateline; April 1st, 2021. Location; undisclosed COVID-19-safe quarantine zone bunker in Boulder County, Colo. After participating in another socially-responsible, yet socially lonely online media event that is the new norm, I have something exciting to …
Written by: Michael Springer
Even though we’re all currently wallowing our way out of the winter doldrums, it’s never too early to start thinking of spring. Ah, spring – when we no longer have to wear 8 layers to …
Written by: Rob
Building Materials, Featured, How To, Landscaping
I have been in a gradual process of installing a play set in our backyard. By “gradual”, I mean the risk of my kids outgrowing the set before completion was what finally got me to …
Written by: Marc Lyman
The days are getting longer, the grass is starting to grow, and soon you might even feel the familiar tingling of allergies start to edge their way back into your life. Speaking of which, maybe …
Written by: Rob
Accessories, Gardening, Landscaping, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
When it comes to landscaping work, one of the most miserable jobs is trying to remove old bushes and trees. The actual cutting down of the offending tree or shrub isn’t usually too onerous a …
Written by: Phil
Mid-winter. It’s still a frozen wasteland out there, especially if you live in the northern half of the country. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, it’s milder, but also really wet. This is the …
Written by: Rob
Milwaukee Tool, News, Plumbing, Tools
Using copper piping for plumbing has been a mainstay since at least the 1940s. A marked improvement from old plumbing systems which may have contained lead components, copper is safe and durable. It’s also kind …
Written by: Rob
