By Herbert Norton Looking for a way to reduce your energy costs? If you consult your local energy company, you will likely receive a brochure explaining how to wrap your pipes, put a blanket around your hot water heater, plugging cracks and holes through which drafts can flow, and adding...

Bosch Max 4-Tool Litheon Combo Kit Bosch makes some great tools and the Bosch CLPK40-120 12-Volt Max 4-Tool Litheon Combo Kit is no exception. 12-Volt Combo kits have been very popular for their affordable pricing and versatility. Bosch CLPK40-120 Combo Kit Features The Bosch CLPK40-120 Combo...

Porter-Cable 352VS Belt Sander Review Belt sanders are great for medium to heavy duty parallel grain sanding. Our crew at work uses the Porter-Cable 352VS 8 Amp 3-Inch-by-21-Inch Variable Speed Belt Sander for all of our serious sanding projects like decks, flooring, doors and cabinetry. 352VS Belt...

Front Vs Top Load Washer Debate It wasn’t all that many years ago when the only place you saw front-load washers was the laundromat. Today front-load washers are showing up at every store and many homes. This has caused quite the debate among home owners and sales associates about which is better?...

WeatherShield – The Smarter Treated Wood Today I noticed a new product at The Home Depot , WeatherShield Premium Pressure-Treated Decking . What caught my eye was the warranty for this new type of pressure treated wood. WeatherShield offers a limited lifetime warranty which is guranteed protection...

What is Lawn Aeration? Aerating a lawn is a simple process of removing small cores of soil and grass to allow air, water and nutrients into the root zone. Another way of aerating a lawn is to use a spike aerator that punches spikes into the lawn to make small holes. However, this method isn’t...

What is Lawn Aeration? Aerating a lawn is a simple process of removing small cores of soil and grass to allow air, water and nutrients into the root zone. Another way of aerating a lawn is to use a spike aerator that punches spikes into the lawn to make small holes. However, this method isn’t...

Butt and Pass Window Trim Trimming out a window can be quite simple if you stick to the basics. The simplest window casing consists of flat stock trim with butted corners (butt and pass). Butted window casing works great and eliminates the dreaded “opened” miter joints that are famous with...

Master Bedroom Makeover Our new home is about four years old so you might wonder why I’m writing about a Master Bedroom Makeover . We’ve spent the last couple of years buying furniture for the kids rooms and other family rooms. This meant living with our old furniture that my wife had before...

Installing Replacement Windows Installing replacement windows is a great DIY project that can help you save thousands of dollars on energy bills over the life of the windows. Replacement window manufacturers have perfected the design of replacement windows so that anyone with moderate do-it-yourself...