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Be Prepared for Power Loss—the Briggs & Stratton Q6500 QuietPower Series Inverter Generator

This is a sponsored post. I was a scout at one time. Not the “talent” kind-of-scout, but the uniform-wearing-help-old-ladies-across-the-street kind of scout. I took away…

Holiday Dad Gift Guide 2016

When one gets to the point that they have all the stuff they need, holiday gifts become harder to find. But the holidays are for…

Stihl Factory Tour and Lightning Battery Outdoor Power Equipment

Many of you know that Pete and I have been friends for a long time. Since second grade, in fact. While we met in Florida,…

FISKARS Gardening & Yard Care Tools

I’ve spent 3 years taming the overgrown, neglected 2-acre lot that came with my house using Fiskars (pronounced “Fis-Cars”) machetes and loppers. I’m a damn pro. I…

2016 Father's Day gift Guide from Dad blog

2016 Father’s Day Gift Guide – Gifts for Dad

It was the summer of 1985. I was working with my dad to enclose our porch and make a “Florida Room” as they call it…

Kobalt 24V MAX brushless cordless power tools

Kobalt 24v Max Brushless Cordless Power Tools

This is getting ridiculous. We keep writing about Kobalt tools. This time it’s because we went to Las Vegas to cover the product launch event for…

Dad gift guide 2015

Holiday Dad Gift Guide for 2015

Uh huh. It’s that time for the Dadand Gift Guide. Gifts for dad. Let’s go. Happy Holidays. “Small” Dad Gifts Flux…

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2015

We’re dads, mostly handsome and we like gifts. So here’s some stuff we actually use, like, and for the most part, guarantee that your dad…

Lawn Fertilizer Challenge

Ahhh…Spring. A time to break out the tools. Tools that cut, blow, edge and mow all the things that grow. So, Pete and I are…

Fixing Dents and Painting an Exterior Door

Kung fu for my déjà vu. That’s what I wanted to call this post. It’s because I’ve been here before. My front door. Oh, how…

Kobalt 80V Max Cordless Electric Outdoor Power Equipment

Dare I say that it’s becoming easier to do yard work because cordless electric outdoor power equipment is getting better and better? I do, I do dare…

Build a DIY Cat Tower, Kitty Tower, Scratching Post, Cat Condo

The DIY Cat Tower Get the plans Help support the site I’ll buy each of you a beer (no tip) $10.00 USDI’ll buy one of…

Build a DIY Tofu Press

I’m all for saving a few bucks. And anything to get me out in the shop making something. Often, my wife shows me a picture…

Last Minute Gift – Review of InstaBoost Car Battery Jump Starter

With the holidays sneaking up on us, it’s time to check your list twice and make sure you got everyone covered. If you’ve got some…

Dad blog Holiday gift guide for dads

Holiday Dad Gift Guide 2014

Here it is again. The Dadand Gift Guide. For Dads. Or really anyone that wants to learn, shave, shoot, jump start, ratchet, measure or retain…

The TORO Recycler® with SmartStow™ Technology

The TORO Recycler® Lawnmower with SmartStow™ Technology

If garage space is always an issue for you, and having one of those outdoor sheds in the corner of your yard isn’t an option,…

Kitchen Update – Tongue and Groove Ceiling

About 15 years ago, I completely rebuilt my kitchen from floor to ceiling. Well, here I am again—the only difference is that I can’t do…

Kobalt 40V Max Electric Outdoor Power Equipment

The Kobalt 40V Max Electric Outdoor Power Equipment is a new line of rugged outdoor tools by Lowe’s, all powered by the same rechargeable 40-volt max lithium-ion…

Small Parts Organizer Organizer

This post is about organizing. From a person whose desk looks like a paper truck collided with an armored car. An armored car that only…

Holiday Dad Gift Guide – Tool Edition

This is my favorite time of year. For two reasons only. I get to spend even more time with my family. My holiday wish list…

Painting Awkwardly-shaped Objects (Patio Chairs)

Waaay back in this post, I built a small deck on the front of my house. Concealed in a planting bed, the deck offers us…