We had an amazing time at the center of the handmade universe, Etsy! I hope you enjoy our photos as much as we enjoyed taking them.…
Our dog did a number on our lawn and we've got a ton of bare spots. These tips got our lawn back in shape.…
You'll never lose your pen or anything else with the Blaklader Brawny Jacket…
We tested John Deere riding mowers against leading competitors such as Craftsman, Cub Cadet and Simplicity. See who came out ahead.…
Show off your fishing lure collection with this magnetic lure shelf…
Our Delta Faucet is 50 years old but replacing the seats and springs is still an easy fix for a dripping kitchen faucet…
With help from Clopay, we got exactly what we wanted with this garage door makeover…
This next-gen boombox will fit into any jobsite, especially if you are running DeWALT 12V or 20V MAX cordless tools.…
Win a month of container storage to help with your move or Spring cleaning plus a $50 gift card to Home Depot.…
Maintain a constant temperature and humidity are the keys to a comfortable home. This checklist can help.…
Take this wallpaper with you and use it on any flat surface to enhance the decor of your home…
Easy to install and super bright, these LED under cabinet lights are perfect to illuminate those dark spaces.…
A simple guide to choosing and buying broadloom carpet…
Painting a whole house is an exciting project but can also be a headache. Our friend in Las Vegas shares his adventures in house painting.…
We asked the pros at Lutron about their latest innovation in wireless called Serena Shades…
There are some household tasks where tool rental is the best option so instead of dropping big bucks consider a rental at a fraction of the cost.…
This pro tool could be at the forefront of energy audits this year, plus it's fun to use…
simplehuman brings high design to everyday products and creates a winner…
No more loose bits with the SKIL 360 Quick Select Cordless Screwdriver…
Formica Celebrates 100 Year Anniversary with a new collection…
Beauty shots from the Formica Anniversary Collection…
Mak this one-of-a-kind countertop by saving your pennies…
Polaris builds some amazing off-road vehicles but their original heritage begins with snowmobiles. While they’ve made a name for themselves with the racing sleds and trick sleds that have been shown in the X Games, they also have a…
Bring a touch of nature to your driveway with this drivable grass concrete paving system.…
Bodum coffee and tea accessories are now available in JCPenney's new home store…
Win $3,000 of hardwood flooring and transform your home today…
Since this isn’t my first time being pregnant amid approximately a million home improvement projects, nor is it the first time that being pregnant necessitated some of those projects, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned…
Milwaukee has improved on their already solid lithium-ion batteries by releasing a 6th generation that is 2X more runtime and 2X more recharges…
6 steps to protecting your pets from nasty winter weather…
Milwaukee Makes the Jobsite Safer with the Hammervac Dust Extractor…
We joined the stars of HGTV including Carter Oosterhouse and Chris Grundy to help rebuild homes in need in New Orleans…
Photos from our visit to the Clopay Garage Doors Factory…
Just add water and your QUIKRETE mortar is ready to go out of the bag…
All of the photos from the LA Auto Show…
Formica's iconic F-Chip takes center stage when it comes to Formica's IBS booth design…
The Builder's Show is back in Vegas and IBS 2013 is looking better than ever.…
See how Formica will celebrate their 100th anniversary at the Builders Show in Las Vegas…
Universal design is changing our world for the better and Bosch is leading the way…
The many benefits of hardwood flooring are tough to ignore and include beauty, maintenance and allergy free…
Pick your favorite local community organization to win a $25,000 kitchen makeover from IKEA and Family Handyman…
Working from a ladder is a dangerous place, so to improve your ladder safety check out the Surestep Stabilizer…
Remove wine corks and with ease with this attachment for your palm-powered screwdriver from SKIL…
Brick succulent planters are an easy starter garden you can make in an afternoon…
For years I thought windows were windows. When it was too warm we’d draw the shades and if it was too cold we’d make sure the windows were closed tight. But today’s windows are available with glass and coatings…
Check out photos of our John Deere Tractors Factory tour in Augusta, GA where they build the John Deere 1026R and 1023E tractors…
After 7 years in Movable Type it was time to migrate to Wordpress…
This charger will sequentially charge up to six battery packs of any Milwaukee M18 LITHIUM-ION battery…
Gorilla Glue does small tubes for small jobs…
Milwaukee Tool just introduced two new job specific blades for the SAWZALL. The Ductwork SAWZALL blade and the Drywall SAWZALL blade. Each blade has been designed and tested to to eliminate specific user frustrations when working with those types…
Singing in the shower just got a whole lot more fun…
Upgrade to a backpack blower for more power and more fun…
Santa knows all about fire safety so we weren’t surprised when he teamed up with The Home Depot and Kidde to donate smoke alarms to local fire departments across the country. We arrived for the Kid’s Workshop that Home…
I missed the LA Auto Show but not this year. I attended the media only events yesterday and got a first look at the cars and trucks before the public which was nice as there was no bustling crowds…
We’re hanging Christmas lights this weekend and wish we could upgrade to this new fiberglass stepladder from DeWALT. It features a 25% great step surface and each step has a slip-resistant surface. Our aluminum ladder can be treacherous to…
Shopping for side-by-sides is fun trip my boys will always join me on. …
The holidays are a great time to keep home safety top of mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2005 and 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated annual average of 240 home fires that…
We do our fair share of cooking and we truly value the experience of using a high quality knife. Using a good knife just makes your life better, right? Enter the Superbread Fusionwood knife from New West Knives out…
Do-It-Yourself apps are nothing new but Stanley just announced it’s redesigned level app which is now available on the iPad and iPhone 5. This app is free and available in cherry wood or FatMax yellow. We think this app…
Your riding mower worked hard all summer but that doesn’t mean it gets a break when winter arrives. It’s a great time to give your riding mower a full-checkup but then put it back to work clearing snow. John…
Milwaukee Tool has just introduced the new M4 2-Speed Screwdriver which signifies their commitment to the 4V category or cordless tools. “At Milwaukee, we remain focused on our core users. Our goal for M4 is to create a variety…
We use our smartphone to arm our Iris home alarm but if you want even more control you can now lock and unlock your door with the Lockitron. The unit slides over your current deadbolt and can be controlled…
I’ve arrived! That’s me on the homepage of BobVila.com! I’m honored to be selected as a Bob Vila Blogstar this year. They published a nice piece about me and my workshop as well as profiling Charles & Hudson and…
The iconic Hollywood sign has been in need of a facelift for a few years. It’s been painted and repainted but the taggers always seem to get to it. They have typically just painted over the graffiti and onto…
We’re a no shoes household and with the baby we’ve become even more strict about that rule. But it can be tough to always remove your shoes each time you come in and out of your home and contrary…
There is a lot to like about Blaklader work pants. I first saw these at a Bosch tool event last year and I had never heard of this amazing brand from Sweden. I spoke to Marcus Carlberg the President…
I literally wear these pants everyday. No seriously, almost everyday. I’ve got a couple Carhartt jackets and hats which I only use when it’s cold out and I was expecting these pants to be much heavier and bulkier as…
Since moving to LA from NYC last year I thought I’d be doing a lot more surfing. It hasn’t worked out like that. As soon as the water got warm the waves went flat. I guess that’s par for…
Happy Thanksgiving…
There are a bunch of lists out there rating the best home improvement blogs but in my experience these blogs are the ones I always read first. To make my list the blogs must be updated daily, have expert…
Last year we partnered with IKEA to help them find a deserving firehouse in need of a “Rescue Remodel” and this year IKEA and The Family Handyman are back at it, only this time they will be offering a…
Dremel has recently introduced the Saw-Max which is a heavy-duty cutting power tool. It’s designed to cut through any material and makes quick work of wood, sheet metal, tile and masonry. It’s extremely easy to use and fits in…
Thrive Home Furnishings has helped us navigate the tricky world of buying furniture online and they have also shared some great insight in how you can make mid-century modern furniture work in your home so you can achieve that…
Black and Decker has remove the on/off switch in their compact powered screwdriver and replaced it with gyroscopic technology that can sense the direction your wrist turns. This removes the directional button and trigger and makes it the easiest…
A knife plus a flashlight in one tool is one of those combinations that everyone should have. LED’s are in almost every power tool and we’ve used our cordless drill as a flashlight many times, but for some reason…
Craftsman continues to innovate in the cordless tool market for do-it-yourselfers with many new products to help with gardening and around the house. They’re now making a natural push into the workwear category and because they are a Sears…
Last week we shared some tips for buying furniture online and our focus was on mid-century modern which has become the darling style of designers everywhere. And for good reason, the clean lines and solid colors work well with…
Everyone knows that the housing industry in Las Vegas was one of the most overinflated and hardest hit in the country. A result of this has been a massive stock of foreclosed and empty homes which have been ripe…
My Danner hiking boots are almost 20 years old and although I don’t use them very much they have held up better than any boots I’ve ever had. They are capable of so much more terrain than I have…
Due to the drought, many wasps, yellow jackets and flies have begun to forge in people’s green yards and gardens. Besides being a nuisance these bugs can be aggressive and dangerous. We’ve noticed a huge uptick in flies and…
Next week designjunction in London opens. This show has become one of the finest showcases of international design brands in the world and this year they are featuring Tramshed which will have a huge impact on the show which…