Author: Brina

Kits Make Easy-to-Build Secret Passage Doors That Replace Existing Doors with Functional Bookshelves MEDINA, MN (April 10, 2013) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has just introduced Secret Door Kits to its product line. The new Secret Door Kits allow users to convert a doorway into a secret passage or a closet into a secret storage […]

Pelican 2720 LED Headlight Review You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too many flashlights – words to live by. The Pelican 2720 LED Headlight is one you should consider adding to your collection, thanks to a couple of really cool features that we’ll get to in a moment. LED Headlamp Features […]

TOWSON, Md. (March 20, 2013) – Today, DEWALT announces the launch of its new 12V MAX*/20V MAX** Charger / Radio DCR015.   Professional contractors, tradesmen and beyond will benefit from this charger / radio on and off the jobsite. “Following the launch of our drills, impacts and saws, the Charger / Radio was the next critical […]

Diablo D1090X 10″ 90T Ultimate Flawless Finish Saw Blade According to Freud, the new Diablo D1090X is crammed full of features that make it the “ultimate” fine finish blade. They also claim it will last 5 times longer than a standard blade. While it’s difficult to judge or prove whether the lifespan claim is accurate […]

Tools From Trash – Bill’s Bucket Tool I’ve known Bill Warren since I was 8 years old. He was old then, much older than me. He used to be able to pick me up and hang me by my feet – he can’t do that now, thankfully. One thing hasn’t changed – his ability to […]

Craftsman Nextec 12 Volt Circular Saw I’ve owned a couple of 18V cordless circular saws, and I really like them.  I don’t do a ton of framing, so most of the time, a cordless circular saw works just fine for the projects that I have.  But a 12V circular saw?  Would that really work? The […]

Planning Cabinet Layout Saves Aggravation Failing to plan is planning to fail. Those words can be a painful echo in our heads when we get to a point in a job and realize the cabinets we ordered for a remodel will extend about 6 inches into a doorway. The homeowner is probably not going to […]

Ryobi 18 Volt Lithium Ion Chainsaw I still own one of the first-generation Ryobi battery-powered chain saws that came out several years ago. It was (and remains to this day) a trooper.  At the risk of sounding like an ID10t, I had used it several times before I even realized it required chain oil. That […]

MDF As Wood Trim Alternative I’ve been using MDF (medium density fiberboard) for years as both trim and other components in building projects. Sure, you can get simple profiles in the trim section of your favorite lumber yard, but by buying sheets, you can create custom trim profiles & columns. MDF in Use I’ve used […]

Shoulder Dolly Lifting Straps Review Update: Check out the new Ready Lifter Moving Straps HERE. Lifting heavy objects isn’t just difficult; it can be dangerous, as well. That’s why I was so impressed when I saw these Shoulder Dolly Moving Straps at the National Hardware Show – in use, they looked almost like magic. Of […]