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Sending The Right Message with Kids “Never” and “Always.” Are We Sending the Right Message? photo by Grand Jury Never Say Never AT WORK: On the job site I’ve done unsafe things to get the job done. Things like step on the top step of a step ladder, free hand table saw cuts and blow…
Win a 21 Piece Makita Impact GOLD Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Enter below for a chance to WIN this innovative new driver bit set from Makita! WINNER UPDATE: Thomas Gallant from Winthrop Massachusetts won this giveaway. Disclosure: This Makita Ultra Magnetic Driver Bit Set Giveaway and Post is sponsored by Makita, but all opinions are…
Kwikset KEVO Door Lock Uses Smartphone and touch-to-open technology The folks at Kwikset now have a new smart lock, called KEVO. KEVO uses a smartphone or FOB to send a signal to the lock to allow it to be unlocked with a touch of the finger. The Kwikset KEVO Door Lock basically transforms your smartphone into a…
Hot Water Systems Solar water heaters—also called solar domestic hot water systems—can be a cost-effective way to generate hot water for your home. They can be used in any climate, and the fuel they use—sunshine—is free. How They Work Solar water heating systems include storage tanks and solar collectors. There are two types of…
Malcolm Gladwell’s “BLINK” The Power of Thinking Without Thinking I recently finished Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. I read it in a few sittings…. that good! Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking is a 2005 book by Malcolm Gladwell, in which he explores the power of the trained mind to make split second decisions. Thin-slicing…
Remodeling Trends- What America Wants Over the past few years, Americans have been surveyed to describe what is important to them when remodeling. Home improvement projects point to specific remodeling trends. Specifically, people want indoor/outdoor livability, technological innovations, flexibility (design should easily adapt to changing family needs), and a kitchen-centric focus. The American Institute of…
Whole House Tune Up for Fall Efficiency! Here in New England during the late Summer and early Fall we experience an overall mild temperature, slightly chilly in the morning, very comfortable during the day, and slightly cool in the evening. You can manage a comfortable temperature in your home just by opening and closing windows,…
By Ethan Bickford Angle Finding Jig: Need to get a somewhat precise angle on a pilot hole or screw? Check out our quick and easy way for drilling precise holes, or installing screws at an certain angle. Take your speed-square and line up the 90 degree corner with the center line of the hole you…
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