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
One of the realities of the early part of the quarantine (think March-May 2020) was that many people dove headfirst into home upgrades. We were all stuck at home anyway, what else were we going …
Written by: Rob
I don’t know about your neck of the woods, but last summer here in southwestern PA was long and HOT. Plenty of 90+ degree days, with the occasional thunderstorm to introduce some extra humidity into …
Written by: Phil
Accessories, Bosch, Concrete, News, Tools
Bosch has a lot going on right now! And they laid it all out for us in a virtual media event filled with exciting new laser and Profactor tools, accessories and digital services for the …
Written by: Steve