This weekend was one of the hottest in years with triple digit highs and heat index of more than 110 degrees, so outside work was kept to very little. Since my neighbors were having a reunion on Saturday, I went out early to cut the grass along the shoreline and to blow the driveways […]
Extreme How-To
Ohio Tool Racing Championships
Our friend Jay at Ohio Tool is sponsoring this year’s Ohio Tool Racing Championships. Yes, a race of my power tool versus your power tool, now how cool is that. I think maybe Jay was the kid in Cub Scouts who used a CNC on his Pinewood Derby car. But here is the site with […]
Husqvarna Garden Tractor Review: More Than Just for Mowing Grass
Recently I tested a Husqvarna GTH26V48LS Garden Tractor. The first thing I noticed is Husqvarna used a seriously thick deck for its mower. The deck will obviously handle rough jobs without losing its shape. I have a 24 HP lawn tractor that I have used for cutting non-lawn areas and rocks and sticks deformed the deck […]
Back from Milwaukee Electric Tools Annual Media Event
One of the best things about our work is when we get to visit with tool manufacturers and try out new tools and see what the future holds for the industry. This week I was in Milwaukee to see what the Big Red Machine was bringing out for 2011. For plumbers, Milwaukee has some great […]
Remodelers Taking the Lead in Revamping the Housing Industry?
I was reading a commentary by Michael Anschel over at Hanley Woods Remodeling and it got me to thinking. Anschel proposed four elements to improve the remodeling industry. 1.Self Imposed-Self Enforced Standards
Questions Regarding the Use of PEX Pipe in Household Plumbing
Can I use Pex in Swimming Pool Applications?
Swimming Pool is Finally Clear and Everything is Working(For now at least)
Well $1500 later, including a new main pump for the filter system and a rebuild of the Polaris Vacuum System all is well. Here is my advice,
Congratulations to Jonathan Whitman, Winner of the DeWalt Worm Drive Saw
Jonathan Whitman of Helena, AL won the DeWalt Worm Drive Saw provided by Tyler Tool for Extreme How-To’s Ultimate Man Expo event held at the Birmingham(AL)-Jefferson Civic Center this past weekend. There were many registrants and we are working diligently to get those who subscribed to the magazine on our rolls. Thanks to all who came […]
Growing Vegetables in the Topsy Turvy(Inverted, or Hanging Planter), Family Gardening Update Number Four
By: Hal Jones A month into our family gardening project, the kids are over the excitement of seeing flowers and green vegetables. The question I am peppered with about the peppers is, daddy, when can we pick them?
Milwaukee Paint System M4910-20
When Milwaukee introduced its painting system it ventured into new territory for the Wisconsin based company known for its quality commercial power tools. The Milwaukee is the only system in this class that offers both High Pressure and HVLP finishing. At .31 gallons per minute, the M4910-20 Paint System will make those big jobs go quicker and the HVLP function […]