(guest post by Joseph Truini) If you’re an active do-it-yourselfer, woodworker or hobbyist, you probably have to sand wood on a regular basis. The often tedious and messy process becomes much easier and faster when you use an electric benchtop sander. Unlike portable sanders, such as a belt sander or random orbit sander, benchtop […]
Viio Smart Mirror
It seems that “smart” technology is overtaking the world, and soon virtually all the electronic appliances in your home will be able to wirelessly network with the “internet of things.” The EHT staff recently installed the Viio Smart Mirror. The Viio plays music and takes calls from a sleekly designed, LED-lit mirror. It comes in […]
Choose the Right Fence for Your Home
(guest post by Ryan Bridges) Fences can serve different purposes. Your home might need one to keep your livestock in and wild animals out, improve appearances, enhance privacy, outline property boundaries, or increase security. Knowing the intended purpose of your fence is important since it will help you determine the most suitable height, material, […]
New Quick-Charge Battery Technology
Cordless power tools … If you’re reading this blog then you probably use them — a lot. With their ample power and compact portability, cordless tools really do work wonders, but we all know they’re rendered useless if the battery loses its charge and we’re left twiddling our thumbs while the recharger does its job. […]
Top 10 Rotary Tool Accessories
(guest post by Joseph Truini) For more than 85 years, rotary tools have been favored by woodworkers, metal fabricators, machinists, toy makers, hobbyists, jewelers, model makers and, of course, do-it-yourselfers. Invented back in 1932 by Albert Dremel, the super-versatile rotary tool can be used to cut, carve, grind, etch, rout, sand, buff, sharpen and […]
How and When to Use Paste Wax on Wood
(guest post by Paul Moore) Since people started making things with wood, wax has been used to polish it. Wax has, in fact, been used in some way as a finish for hundreds of years – if not longer. Why has wax been the default for wood finishes for so many years? Because it […]
No More Home Energy Tax Credits for 2017?
Sorting through my tax-return paperwork reminded me to check the IRS website to see what new 2017 Federal tax credits are available that I can share with you fine home-improvers. As it turns out, there isn’t much to report. At the time I post this, the only tax credit listed for home improvement is a […]
Why “Less Is More” When Improving Your Home To Sell
(guest post by Joseph Alongi) There’s a lot of work that goes into selling a home. As one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make, you want to make sure that when it comes time to sell your property, you will be able to generate the highest possible amount from your sale. A […]
Armstrong-Clark Announces 3 New Colors
Armstrong-Clark Company announces three new colors using high quality trans-oxide pigments to its oil base wood stain product line. Black Walnut was formulated to respond to the increased demand for a dark brown on exotic hardwoods as Armstrong-Clark continues to aggressively grow as the top rated stain for hard woods like […]
Solve Tile Layout Problems – 10-Step Plan
(guest post by Steve Wilson) Out-of-square kitchen floors can challenge any tile installer who wants to do a good job. Fortunately, there are several ways to correct these problems. Most involve a little misdirection—make the floor look good where people see the most of it and forget about the areas where people rarely, if ever, […]