I must be dreaming. These brand-spanking new wire cutters say “Made in Germany” on them. Maybe I need to have my bifocals adjusted. Maybe I wandered into a Garrett Wade showroom by accident? A time …
Written by: Rich
DIY Discussion, Electronics, How To, , Resources
Makerspaces are a hot trend right now among the geek-tastic and the hipsterati. Never hear of a makerspace? Don’t feel bad, most of the world is in the same boat. But when you read more …
Written by: Rich
Some gardeners dream of a greenhouse filled with exotic plants while others simply wish they could grow plants that hate their current climate. Making either of these scenarios a reality is bound to cost far more …
Written by: Lauren
I’m may not be the sharpest chisel in the toolbox, but I’m no dummy. And neither are you! If I can understand solar technology, you can too! So rather than an “idiot’s guide” or “…for …
Written by: Rich
It’s a tough world out there in the tool Biz! As the legendary 90’s boy band “New Kids on the Block” taught us: Everybody’s always talkin’ ’bout who’s on top. Don’t cross our path ’cause …
Written by: Rich
Bath, Building Materials, Flooring, Heating & Cooling, Kitchen
About three years ago, we bought an old farmhouse south of Erie, PA. Yes, on purpose (it seemed like a good idea at the time, and it’s actually a beautiful area, but you do have …
Written by: Phil
A beekeeping neighbor of ours once delighted my family with a holiday gift of lavender-infused honey and a beeswax candle. It’s been one of my favorite gifts ever. It was simple, humble, and charming. Not …
Written by: Amy
Dremel, Sponsored, Tools, Videos
A few months ago, our fearless leader Marc reviewed the Dremel Multi-Max MM20, Dremel’s budget-minded oscillating multi-tool (OMT). Given its bargain price of $59 (which has since gone up to $69), Marc was impressed with …
Written by: Phil
Once upon a time, dinosaurs roamed the earth. Millions of years later, computers the size of dinosaurs appeared on the scene. To contain these beasts, huge cupboards lurked in homes everywhere. With the supersized computers …
Written by: Amy
Most people who do any sort of cooking find themselves using garlic in generous quantities. Or perhaps that’s just me. I tend to add it by the spoon full to soups, stuffed mushrooms, pot roasts, stir fries …
Written by: Lauren