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What You Need to Know: Evolution Power Tools’ 10-inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw
Evolution Power Tools’ R255SMSL is a sweet little choocher. A 10-inch slide compound miter saw, it took a “pinball path” to my shop where its here to stay.
Tool Hack: DIY Table Saw Dust Collection
On the job site, table saw dust collection is a relative term. I need something simple, reasonably effective and tough. Most gadgets, bags and contraptions…
MyFixitUpLife Must-Haves for 2011
At MyFixitUpLife, we’re lucky to check out cool new products all year long. And 2010 brought some really amazing DIY favorites to our attention. Here’s…
Deck Building and Wood Flooring Trick
Theresa and I used a deck-building trick installing our wide plank pine floor as part of our ongoing kitchen remodel.
How to use a sledgehammer so you don’t wreck your house
Know how to use a sledgehammer strategically. Used at the wrong time or in the wrong way, it can create unnecessary mess and damage.
Man cave ideas. Renovating, remodeling + how-to
Ideas and know-how you’ll find useful, I hope, if you’re making your man cave or remodeling your basement. One of our favorite man cave ideas—from…
Make sure your portable generator works before you need it.
The best time to make sure a portable generator starts and you have clean fuel is BEFORE the storm hits and the power shuts off. Here’s what you need to know.
The Best Snow Tools for Managing Winter
We’ve discovered the best snow tools for managing winter after years of doing snow removal for other homeowners and for commercial clients.
Best Pneumatic Framing Nailer is the Metabo HPT
Best pneumatic framing nailer? Metabo HPT NR83A(Y) is the best framing nailer. Almost identical to Excalibur aluminum-bodied Hitachi NR83A from 1980s jobsites.
Tool Review: Best Caulk Gun is the Dripless Caulk Gun
The best caulk gun makes laying caulk so much smoother, faster, and cleaner. Here’s what you need to know about the best caulking gun: Dripless caulk gun.
Best Table Saw is the Skil Table Saw: Tool Review
Best table saw is the Skil table saw. I’ve used dozens of table saws and this is the best portable table saw we’ve used. Here’s our Skil Table Saw review.
New baby nursery makeover. How to install wood wainscoting
I loved doing this wood wainscoting project on Theresa’s nursery makeover. It’s like the ultimate carpentry-DIY-home improvement project. Fun, fast, easy—and I never say that…
