RoboReel Air – The Organizing Orb!
RoboReel has come up with a new solution to an old problem- the tangle of air hose that follows you across the workshop floor. Yes, I know that the idea of a hose reel is …
Written by: Rich
Useful Garden Supplies – More Than Just the Essentials
Any gardener worth their weight in top-quality potting soil knows that you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment to be a master of the craft. The only things you truly need are plants, somewhere to put them, and …
Written by: Lauren
Craftsman Dog Bone Wrench
When I peeled back the carefully folded Christmas wrapping and unleashed the Craftsman Dog Bone 8 in 1 wrench I instantly thought… bow-wow, that’s pretty drool. I mean, wow, that’s pretty cool. Little did I …
Written by: Brett
DEWALT DW735X Portable Planer Review – Bad News For Snipe Hunters
As I have admitted previously, my woodworking skills fall somewhere between nonexistent and marginal. I really enjoy working with wood, though (even if the feeling isn’t mutual), and someday I WILL make something every bit …
Written by: Phil
Garden Update – More Info on Earlier Topics
Those of you who regularly read my gardening articles will know that I have a number of ongoing projects but not all of them bear fruit in time to be discussed in the same article. …
Written by: Lauren
What You Need to Know BEFORE You Epoxy Your Garage Floor
Peeling? Flaking? No, I’m not writing about sunburn: I’m writing about a beautiful brand-new garage coating system meeting the family truckster’s sticky tires. Many DIY’ers have attempted this “easy” upgrade to their garage floors. It …
Written by: Brett
Bosch DDB181 18v Compact Drill Driver Review – I Call My New Drill “Hieronymus”
Recently, I’ve had Bosch on the brain. Last week, while suffering through some sleepless nights due to a painful inner-ear infection, I sat up binge-watching a new detective series called “Bosch.” Flipping channels, the title …
Written by: Rich
Building Materials, How To, Restoration
Clapboard Siding Repair 101 – How to Replace That Rotted Siding With Some Good Wood!
We’ve always loved older houses. They have personality and character that is often hard to find in new construction. A side benefit of that character is that you get many, many opportunities to hone your …
Written by: Phil
Kobalt 80v Cordless Chainsaw Review – Goodbye Volatile Liquids and Hello Lithium
Last month, I tried out two of the new line of Kobalt 80 volt MAX cordless lawn tools, the mower and string trimmer. I gave them a serious workout – to coin an old (and …
Written by: Rich
Having a Vine Time – Vining Plants that will Grow on You, and Everything Else
Upwards and onwards! This could be the rallying cry for vine lovers everywhere. No, not wine lovers. Even if I will discuss growing grapes later on in this article, that’s a different ballgame altogether. I’m actually …
Written by: Lauren