In the video below, a builder from Michigan demonstrates some amazing techniques of how to move and lift huge stones. He does this with no motorized equipment, and uses only wood, stones, counterweights and manpower. This is probably how Stonehenge was constructed. Although this isn’t the best quality video, the ideas shown here are well […]
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Create a Green Roof
guest post by Chris Lundahl photo courtesy Flickr If you take pleasure in improving your house with fun DIY projects, why not install green roof? Not only can a living roof be aesthetically pleasing, but they help protect from storm waters, provide your home with sound and heat insulation, most possibly prolong the life […]
Vine-Like Robot for Construction Sites and More
Stanford scientists have developed the first snaking robot that moves like a vine. Its ability to grow across distances without moving its whole body could be useful in construction, search-and-rescue, and medical applications. Just imagine this thing pulling wires through the walls of your home, or sending water to disaster survivors. Check out this video […]
Bushels of Brackets and Lots of Louvers
SYRACUSE, IN – What are two of the most popular polyurethane product lines manufactured by Nu-WoodTM? The Indiana-based company produces 76 different styles of durable brackets plus 21 unique louvers, making them one of the leading manufacturers of decorative millwork in the industry. “Adding a lightweight decorative bracket to a porch or under an eave […]
Building Homes with Products Made in the USA
MILLS RIVER, N.C. – Made in the USA Day on July 2nd serves as the ideal time to focus on the benefits of constructing homes with Made in America products. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, there are 12.3 million manufacturing workers in the United States. And, American manufacturers contributed $2.18 trillion to […]
Tips for Selecting a Garage Door
Timeless woodgrain carriage house styles. Colorful attention-grabbing contemporary accents. Statement-making designs with eye-catching appeal. Experts at Haas Door recommend that homeowners open themselves — and their garage doors — up to the potential for endless possibilities of enhancing the curb appeal of their homes. “The garage door is a focal point of many home exteriors […]
Impressive Saws from Evolution Power Tools
Around seven years ago, I reviewed some high-performance metal cutting saws from Evolution Power Tools. A couple weeks ago, the company again reached out to inform us of a new product lineup and gave us the opportunity to test a couple of their latest units. This time I took a look at the Evolution Disc […]
Pitching in with the Home Depot Foundation
At a recent press event that I attended at the Home Depot headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, I took part in a volunteer team of blog-writing builders who assembled fifty-five new chest-of-drawers for a local charity. Sponsored by the Home Depot Foundation, our crew built the furniture while another squad of writers constructed flower boxes to […]
EHT Visits the Home Depot Testing Lab
I recently spent a few days at the Home Depot headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia. I toured the facility, explored the company’s Product Quality and Engineering Laboratory, and got a peek at the latest in tools and equipment from the premiere brands that will stock store shelves this year. I also participated with a team of […]
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 […]