Mark’s blog

Barbie Movie Takes on Thorny Issues and Provides Hope

I usually watch movies whose titles end in -ick, -ator, or -ill. And yet, here I was watching Barbie and…

9 months ago

Tool Review: Best Caulk Gun is the Dripless Caulk Gun

It's important to get a tight seal when caulking. Having the right tool like the best caulk gun makes the…

1 year ago

Trimwork tips: Why we measure from the short point of a miter

The goal for trimwork is to make it look like it grew there, so any tips to help get accurate…

1 year ago

How to mow grass and cut it at the right height

Learning how to mow grass is handy skill that benefits every landowner, no matter how much grass in on the…

1 year ago

How to safely cut a tree down by yourself with a chainsaw

Need to cut down a tree by yourself, and want to be extra sure you are safely cutting it down…

1 year ago

How to upgrade utility trailers and tow tools in style

Upgrade stripped-down utility trailers to move mulch and tow tools. If you have a 16-inch-tall angle-iron trailer body, you’re limited.…

1 year ago

How to Build a DIY Horse Pole Barn & Shed

Building a pole barn for a horse is similar to building a shed, but there are specific details that horses…

1 year ago

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…

1 year ago

Tool Review: CAT 60V Walk-Behind Lawn Mower

Here's the summary of this tool review: At about 70 pounds with battery, the CAT 60V walk-behind lawn mower is…

1 year ago

Pocket holes are easier with this driver tip tool hack.

Just a few adjustments to a driver tip makes drilling pocket holes easier. Today's rant is driver bits. They are in constant…

5 years ago