I recently visited the headquarters of Channellock, Inc. in Meadville, Pennsylvania for my second tour of their production facilities. The family-owned, family-run company has proudly made pliers in the USA since 1886 and from the …
Written by: Michael Springer
It’s that time of year again – time for a glimpse behind the red velvet curtain of mystery that surrounds Milwaukee Tool’s crack team of tool developers. If you’re a fan of Milwaukee, or if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
According to the highly esteemed Dr. Benjamin Franklin, “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to remain happy.” Although the man had some questionable ideas, such as asking to be deep-fried by flying a kite …
Written by: Lauren
Featured, How To, Landscaping, Plumbing
I like water. Without water, there’d be no invigorating shower after a long day of toil, no refreshing dip on a 90° day, and the toilet wouldn’t work quite as well. Also, water is a …
Written by: Phil
When you’re finished working and you want to finish your woodworking project, with the best finish possible, it can be tough to choose which finish is the best. There are dozens of choices to pick …
Written by: Eric
Electrical, Lighting, Safety, Security
The area by our shed is dark and scary at night. Very little light from the side and back porches reaches it, and I never got around to installing a light there. Normally, it’s not …
Written by: Phil
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door.” Unfortunately, in today’s world of disposable junk, it is tough for the better mousetrap-maker to compete …
Written by: Rich
If you like windows, you’ll love the look of a good set of sliding glass doors. Open up your home with a sliding glass door set and expand your living space to a deck or …
Written by: Eric
There are lots of organic fertilizers out there to choose from. And if blood, manure, and pee don’t make you blush or faint, this one’s for you. Because that’s all it is. Organic fertilizer is …
Written by: Amy
Is brushless better? You’re darn right it is! And, thanks to the new Bosch 12V Max 3/8-inch drill/driver, you can have all of the benefits of a brushless motor in a super small package that’s …
Written by: Eric