How-to

Video – Our sweet, savory kitchen makeover: Sink, faucet and counter refurb

A kitchen makeover that doesn't have lots of dust and demolition is usually something I'm suspicious of. But we pulled…

7 years ago

How to install a V-Joint shiplap wall

Shiplap love: Beauty! We created a shiplap wall in a "V" pattern for our basement remodeling project. This project is…

7 years ago

I use my Husky Tools ratchet straps for a DIY furniture repair

Husky Tools ratchet straps were the perfect item for fixing a nagging household problem: Wiggly furniture. Check out the DeWalt…

7 years ago

Four pro tips and tricks for making the most of your laser level

Bosch calls this laser level bracket their Pendulum System. I call it awesome. Here are 4 laser level tricks to…

7 years ago

Tool Review 3-fer: Ridgid Power Tools Miter Saw, Light Cannon, 5 ah Battery

In this review I take a gander at Ridgid power tools' cordless miter saw, Light Cannon work light and "Hyper"…

7 years ago

Make this DIY desk organizer. It’s a great gift idea or home improvement

Within 3-minutes of having my DIY desk organizer on my desk---admittedly an archeological dig of notebooks, 24,000 receipts, bills to…

7 years ago

DIY Project: Choose and use the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 portable generator

If there's one thing I hope you get for your next DIY project out of this video it's this: Elect…

7 years ago

The best portable generator: Tested in storms, measured in friends

A portable generator is power---that means normalcy, heat, hot showers, safety---when there is none. It's real payback: Connecting people and power…

7 years ago

How-to: Tips to stain and seal a raised garden bed

Raised garden bed stain tips: Some simple tools, tips and techniques to minimize frustration and get the coverage that makes…

7 years ago

Soldered copper pipe coat rack: I call the look “Mad Mod”

I took a chance with this copper pipe coat rack design. And I'm glad I did. Somwhere between woodworking and…

7 years ago