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Below Grade Hole Around Sump Pipe

DIY & Home

How Would You Fill This Foundation Hole?

Jul 24, 2018 Stuart 71 Comments

How would you fill around a sump pump outlet pipe in the foundation?

DIY & Home

I’ve Been Re-Keying Some of Our Schlage Locks

May 31, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

I rekeyed a lock yesterday, and so far it doesn’t look like I broke anything!

Dremel Versa Cordless Cleaning Tool

Cordless

New Dremel Versa Cordless Cleaning Tool

Feb 1, 2018 Stuart 25 Comments

Dremel came out with a new Versa cordless cleaning tool.

Rockler Bluetooth Speaker Kit Finished Project

DIY & Home

Rockler Bluetooth Speaker Kit

Dec 29, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Did you ever want to build your own Bluetooth speaker but didn’t want to think about speaker selection or the electronics aspect?

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Awesome & Cool

10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend.

HomeRight Large Spray Shelter

DIY & Home

HomeRight Large Spray Shelter

Jul 27, 2017 David Frane 24 Comments

HomeRights spray shelters are portable tent-like structures that help control overspray and ward off potential contaminants when spray-finishing your projects.

Home Depot DIYer Tool Kit Buying

DIY & Home

“New DIYer” Tool Kit and Giveaway Buying has Begun

Jul 19, 2017 Stuart 74 Comments

Work has begun on an upcoming DIYer and Homeowner tool kit editorial and giveaway!

Kwickan Portable Instant Container

DIY & Home

KwicKan – A Portable Instant Container that Saves You Time and Energy

Jan 23, 2017 Travis 28 Comments

Pair the KwicKan with a plastic bag and you have a portable instant container. I bought one, and no longer struggle to keep bags open, making my life as a homeowner and carpenter easier.

ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build Mach 1

DIY & Home

ToolGuyd Tool Cabinet Build, Getting There, and Thinking Aloud About Drawer Sizing

Dec 15, 2016 Stuart 63 Comments

I’ve completed a big part of a tool box project, and have a few things to think aloud about. Feedback?

DIY & Home

FastCap RocLoc Drywall Anchors

Oct 26, 2016 Benjamen 23 Comments

FastCap RocLoc anchors are super-strong drywall anchors that are easily installed and removed.

DIY & Home

Garage Workshop Upgrades?

Sep 22, 2016 Stuart 60 Comments

How would you upgrade a garage workspace? What did you do to yours?

porter cable restorer tool

DIY & Home

Porter Cable Restorer, a Multi-Surface Restoration Tool & Sander

Sep 21, 2016 Stuart 33 Comments

The Porter Cable Restorer is a multi-surface restoration tool, and it will work with many different kinds of sanding, polishing, and cleaning sleeves.

DIY & Home

Best Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 74 Comments

What are your thoughts about power outlets? Back vs. side wiring? Flat faced or recessed? Which brand?! Heavy duty or the cheapest residential outlets you can find?

Spax Screws at Home Depot Closeup

DIY & Home

How Do You Plan for a Project?

Aug 4, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

I find that I’m not much of an improviser – I plan out a project and then buy what I need, usually more. What’s your approach like?

Accessories

Home Automation – Do You Have a Smart Home? Connected Lights? Other Devices?

Jul 13, 2016 Stuart 44 Comments

Is your home automated? Do you have any smartphone-connected lights, appliances, or devices?

DIY & Home

Ikea Duktig Toy Tool Set for Toddlers

May 31, 2016 Stuart 5 Comments

Ikea makes a great tool toy set for toddlers, and for just $8 too.

DIY & Home

Hide Your Garden Hose Neatly in the Ground

May 6, 2016 Benjamen 19 Comments

No more messy hose storage solutions – with the Gardena Spiral Hose Box, the hose disappears under the ground with only a small cover showing.

DIY & Home

Portable Door Lock Temporarily Locks Most Interior Doors

Apr 8, 2016 Benjamen 11 Comments

The Howsar lock is a plastic tool that fits into a door’s strike plate, creating a temporary lock for doors that don’t have one.

Cordless

New Ryobi Garage Door Opener and Modular Accessory System

Apr 1, 2016 Stuart 78 Comments

Ryobi has come out with a new powerful, quieter, and feature-rich garage door opener that connects to optional accessory modules for even greater functionality.

DIY & Home

Tools and Tips for Replacing Interior Doors?

Mar 30, 2016 Stuart 54 Comments

What tools and tips would you recommend for hanging interior doors?

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