Tornadoes – Get ready for Armageddon!
As I sit and write this, it is March 20th 2012 and the temperature here in Chicago is an incredible 85 degrees! I am...
How To Seal A Concrete Patio – Simple Weekend Project
Spring came early this year so here is a simple project if you have a stamped concrete patio. You need to seal your patio...
Stamped Concrete Patio – How They Do It
This just amazes me, every time I watch it.
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Save Money at the Big Box Hardware Stores using your Smart Phone
For you old timers who still use a bag phone or a Jitterbug, this article is not for you. However if you're hip and...
How a Woman Can Find a Stud
Well maybe the title is a little misleading as this article really is about how to find a stud in the wall. We just...
Reverse Osmosis Water – Information Guide
Reverse Osmosis Systems (RO) are a great way to take impurities out of your drinking water. There are many different manufacturers and kinds of...
How to Check and Replace a Smoke Detector / CO Battery
Smoke and CO detectors need the battery replaced twice a year. Most smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years and CO detectors may...
How to Cut a Door to Size
Ahhhh the smell of new carpeting. Who doesn't love that smell, well besides the guys who lay carpeting everyday. OK, you have new carpeting...
Low Water Pressure Problem
We take water for granted. We turn on the faucet, the water comes out, we shut it off and we are off to something...
Screws vs Nails
Why are there so many fasteners on the market. We have screws, nails, staples, glue, velcro and so many other ways to fasten things...
How to Install a Chimney Cap
Not too long ago we did a project about installing a Blaze King Fireplace which also required us to install a DuraVent liner. This...
OneProjectCloser.com – How To Build A Concrete Patio
Ethan over at OneProjectCloser.com did a long write up on how to build a concrete patio. It is not your normal write up, he...
A guide to better soldering from Weller
I like to solder, its one of those skills that takes patience and practice and when done right, it creates a strong bond. Another...
How to Winterize your Lawnmower – 7 items to know
Winter is coming so now might be a good time to go over how to winterize your lawnmower. I know this is something we would...
MIG Welding Basics 101 – Part 3 – Laying the Bead
Ok, so it only took me a month to figure out a project to do for my first welding experience. I looked around and...
5 Items to Look for when Buying a Pressure Washer – Pressure Washer Buying...
Our goal this year was to do a pressure washer shoot out, but if you know Dan and myself, we tend to be a...