Here’s some big news in the tool world: Craftsman, which has for decades been the trademark tool brand of Sears Holdings, has been purchased by Stanley Black & Decker. From the official press release: Stanley Black & Decker’s President and Chief Executive Officer, James M. Loree commented, “We are pleased to complete the purchase of […]
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7 Tools to Make the Garden of your Dreams
One of the greatest comforts in the world can be the satisfaction in knowing that you treat your home with a high level of care. Taking care of your home is merely one step in having pride in your domain. If you’re proud to call your home your castle, then no doubt you’ve thought what […]
How to Make Sure You’re Not Buying a Money Pit
(guest post by Ryan Tyson; image via Flickr by oatsy40) Homebuyers face a certain degree of risk when they sign on the dotted line. They might think they’re making a good deal and getting the home of their dreams, but they could be investing in a money pit that costs them thousands of dollars in […]
Pneumatic Fasteners Comparison Chart for Pros
(guest post by Steve Wilson) These days, the default 16-oz. claw hammer spends more time coaxing things into place than it does driving nails into wood. It’s been downsized by an army of pneumatic nailers that are designed for everything from driving common nails to highly specialized jobs like stapling shipping cartons in mail-order operations […]
5 Tips to Remember When Remodeling Your Bathroom
(guest post by Kori Cantor, Image Courtesy) For most of us, it is the bathroom where we feel mentally at peace to contemplate over the meaning of life. For others, it is the place to unwind and relax; and for some, it is the most personal part of the house. The bathroom is much more […]
The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual – Great Gift Idea!
Extreme How-To’s first book, The Quick & Easy Home DIY Manual, is now available at Amazon.com and other fine retailers! Order your copy in time for the holidays!
Video: Install Shadoe Track Hidden Deck Fasteners
Extend the Life of Your Water Heater
(Guest post by Merle Henkenius) How will you know when your water heater needs to be replaced? When its steel tank begins to leak. Conventional gas and electric water heaters have few external components, and none of them move, which makes these appliances quite durable. You may need to replace an ignitor or a temperature-and-pressure […]
5 Quick Tips for Home Pest Control
(Guest post by Ryan Tyson, image via Flickr by turkletom) If you’ve spent months renovating your home to create the perfect living space for you and your family, the last thing you want to deal with is pests ruining your new palace. Pests are unhygienic, bad for your health, and just plain gross, but it’s possible […]