It’s a bit scary that I have been around power tools long enough to sound like a grumpy old man when discussing oscillating multi-tools. “Back in my day sunny. . . ” I’d proclaim, “if …
Written by: Marc Lyman
Double-digging…ever heard of it? Although it can be quite a workout, it’s one great way to get a new garden built quickly in a place with poor soil quality. It requires no tiller or other …
Written by: Rich
It’s official. . . I now proclaim 2014 as the year of cordless outdoor power equipment! While cordless has been on the scene for years, it’s truly coming into its own this year. We’ve seen …
Written by: Marc Lyman
I’d rather have a thief steal my money than my tools, and last month, both happened. After all, I use my tools to make money and if I can’t make money to buy new tools, …
Written by: Eric
Some people believe that the secret to success in the garden is all in the thumb. But we know better. Even if you were lucky enough to have been born with a coveted green one …
Written by: Amy
DeWalt, Dremel, Hitachi, Milwaukee Tool, News
Welcome to the Father’s Day edition of News Nirvana! What better way to celebrate your dad than with a new tool, and this News Nirvana is packed full of great new tools from Milwaukee, Hitachi, …
Written by: Eric
Gardening, Green, Kobalt, Landscaping, Sponsored
Is it my imagination, or was this past winter particularly long, cold and miserable? Ah well, we survived it, and finally spring is here! The snow is gone, the sun is shining, the nice, even …
Written by: Phil
We have always been big compost bin experimenters here at Catnip Farm. I have monkeyed around with aerobic composting (no, that isn’t composting in leg warmers), anaerobic composting, turning, not turning… but none of it …
Written by: Rich
Pizza, Beer & Beards. What could be manlier than the preceding list? Right. Crafting wooden handles for the tools used in the aforementioned manly pursuits! To truly personalize your facial grooming, suds and pizza pastimes, …
Written by: Peter
One thing that I have learned over the years from talking to homeowners, business owners and even apartment renters, is that they like the idea of using solar energy. They would use solar energy if …
Written by: Rich