Maintaining a septic tank is not one of those projects that we often think about, until that smell greets you with an olfactory repulsion that lingers too long. Enter Septic Tank Aid by BioWish technologies, an easy-to-use product that comes in a 3.5 oz packet that lasts up to three months. Septic Tank Aid is added […]
The Kitchen Renovation Continues
One of my favorite tasks when renovating is the demolition process. But for this project I took the role as observer and watched the contractors do their thing. One thing I did envy was having several people to assist in carrying out the debris. In my experience, I usually have to take my Milwaukee Sawzall […]
Kitchen Remodel Begins
We begin our kitchen makeover with demolition today. We scheduled a crew to come in and when I left this morning, there was still no crew. But that seems typical of my recent history with contractors, let’s hope it improves over the next few weeks. The current kitchen cabinets and flooring were installed 10 or […]
Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2011 from Extreme How-To
It’s once again Father’s Day week and we know how hard it is to shop for us dads, so here are some helpful hints. Some of these tools are for general use and some are for the more specific areas of tool use. In the broad category, think about tool storage. Whether your budget allows […]
Building a Motor with Hendrick Motorsports
By: Hal Jones Occasionally we get to do some really neat things, last week in Charlotte, Kobalt Tools set up a motor build for a few lucky journalists. Putting together a NASCAR motor with Chad Knaus, Ron Malec and Danny Emerick overseeing your
Kobalt Tools Goes Extreme with Its Makeover
(For a more recent update on Kobalt Tools Go Here)The questions started a few months ago when my tool buddy at my local Lowe’s asked me what was up with his Kobalt line, everything was marked for clearance. Some of his customers were asking if Lowes was dropping its line of tools. Well rest assured […]
National Hardware Show 2011, Las Vegas Convention Center, Winners, New and Cool Products,etc
The 2011 National Hardware Show appeared to be a great success compared to recent years. For editors the week started off with the Craftsman Tool luncheon where we got to see Craftsman’s new line of cordless tools in the 12 volt category. In conjunction with Skil Power Tools, we gave away the new Skil Router […]
Bosch Adds Line of Stop Bits to Its Masonry Bit Collection
Installing caulking anchors, Pak-Tite and other drop in anchors can be a hassle. I have broken many depth stop rods and had to guesstimate the proper depth when in the field. Or I used tape to mark the proper depth on the bit, only to
Gone With The Wind, April 27 2011 Tornadoes Ravage Our State
I knew yesterday was going to be different, the calls started at just after 5 A.M. letting me know my daughter’s school opening would be delayed two hours. A few minutes later a storm rolled through with winds exceeding 80 mph. And this was just the precursor of what was to be a once in […]
Behr Premium Plus Ultra, Paint for the Extreme
It’s springtime and that means house painting to many of you. We have been using a new product from Behr, Behr Premium Plus Ultra