Painting is one DIY task that pretty much anyone can take on. A fresh coat of paint can brighten up a room, make it seem bigger, or help you descend into your tranquil, happy place …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, Resources, Tools
For many American boys and girls who grew up in the glorious days before safety was invented, being allowed a pocket knife was the first step to adulthood.
Written by: Rich
Are your cabinets in good condition but old, worn out and dated looking (kind of like me!)? With just a few tweaks you can bring them into this century and get another 10 to 15 …
Written by: Karen
A blizzard on the manliest of days requires the manliest snow shovel. And that shovel is MANPLOW!
Written by: Rich
Electrical, Milwaukee Tool, Tools
For the average DIYer or tradesperson, a good-quality 12V or 18V drill driver will do pretty much anything you need. Drilling holes, driving fasteners, or using a paddle attachment for mixing margaritas are only a …
Written by: Phil
DIY Discussion, Gardening, Green
Winter is a fun time to be a gardener. I know, that may sound strange… What can a gardener do in the winter? IT’S COLD OUTSIDE! Yes, I know! In several previous articles I have …
Written by: Rich
Nothing can change the appearance of your walls like a toddler with a permanent marker. If this has ever happened to you, you may have found yourself desperately gawking at a selection of paint colors …
Written by: Amy
Last year was my first time attending the World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas. Why should you care about this event? One word: TOOLS! Like moths to flames, several of the major tool …
Written by: Marc Lyman
DIY Discussion, How To, Resources, Woodworking
Sketchup has become a favorite tool of mine. The free 3-D modeling is simple enough for an old carpenter like me to master after a few sessions. It’s a great way to visualize your design, …
Written by: Rich
If you are a procrastinator like me, it is about the time of year to take down and store the multitude of lights that took you absolutely forever to put up around the first of …
Written by: Lauren