I’m excited about the connected home of the future! The “Internet of Things” is going to change so much about how our real world environment works for us. It’s a good thing and it’s already started in a big way with things like lighting controls and smart TVs. But here’s one I bet you haven’t […]
Ryobi One 18V Cordless Drill Price Drops
I was reading my favorite remodeling blog this morning and noticed a Home Depot ad at the top of the screen. Maybe all I need to say is that the ad was so compelling I took a screenshot: I could leave it at that, I suppose. But that would be far too few words for […]
Incredible Timberland PRO Boots — Oh, And Phase Two of The Deck Repairs
I guess it’s no secret that footwear can be exciting. Kim (my lovely wife) has been aware of this fact for years. And I’m not going to say I’ve never had a new pair of shoes or boots that got my blood pumping a little bit before, but I will say I’ve never had a […]
One Month of Wearing Dickies “Work Clothes”
I’ve had an interesting month or two in the area of “work attire”. Various connections made through blogging have landed a couple of “try em and see if you like em” boxes on my front porch. I have an awesome pair of heavy duty workboots from Timberland that are apparently top-secret for awhile longer, and […]
Paslode Nail Gun Review | Lithium-Ion Cordless Angled Finish Nailer
Paslode Nail Gun Review Just when I think I’ve got a favorite tool that will never be displaced, something amazing comes along and proves me wrong. First it was my Lithium-Ion cordless tools from Ryobi. The Green Bag is still a major go-to set of tools but it was dethroned a year or so ago […]
Lawn Tractor Envy Disorder at Home Depot
Everything about the picture below is pretty much perfect. Perfect lawn. Perfect stone retaining wall. And perfectly clear that someone other than me is driving the tractor! Funny as that may be, it’s not exactly true. Until recently, I lived on about an acre of semi-rural property and I mowed it with a lawn tractor […]
100 Reasons Cordless Nailguns Rock — Reason #1 (In order of occurrence)
I am so in-love with my two Paslode Cordless Nailguns that my wife should probably get rid of them. I use them so frequently, I decided I should just write a quick post every time I do showing just one more reason you want one. Believe me, I’m saying this for you, not because anyone […]
Paslode Cordless Finish Nailers – Tool Review
Let me introduce you to my new favorite tool! The Paslode 16 Gauge Straight Finish Nailer – Cordless Version! Paslode was kind enough to send me two of their cordless nailguns to try out. The 16 gauge straight finish nailer and the 18 gauge brad nailer. They also make a 16 gauge angled finish nailer. […]
I Love My Brad Nailer – Review of Senco Compressor/Nail Gun Combo
Senco PC0947/FP18KIT 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Compressor Combo Kit I own this exact air compressor and brad nailer. I bought it as a kit too, but paid a good bit more! Amazon.com has these on sale for a great price and it ships right to you. I often buy tools on Amazon because of the great […]
Tool Talk Tuesday at The Blah Blah Blahger!
Hey Crew! It’s Tool Talk Tuesday over at The Blah Blah Blahger and I’m the one doing the tool talking. Not only do I reveal some of my most beloved treasures (shown above), I get deep with “The Route(r) to True Happiness” You wouldn’t want to miss that would you? I’ve got some great posts […]
