DIY Projects

How Would You Fix These Small Drywall and Paint Issues?

Jun 5, 2018 Stuart 40 Comments

How would you fix these minor drywall and paint issues? Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY Projects

Cool Videos: Laura Kampf Made Her Own EDC Screwdriver and Bit Box

Apr 11, 2018 Stuart 6 Comments

I watched a nice series of videos showing how to make a screwdriver bit box out of a Zippo lighter, and a keychain screwdriver out of a shackle and bit holder. Read More

DIY Projects, Videos

Tool Storage Rack Side Rails Question

Feb 23, 2018 Stuart 48 Comments

I’m building an organizer storage rack, and am stuck. What to build the side rails out of?! Read More

DIY Projects

A Quick Caulk Rack out of PVC and Wood

Jan 16, 2018 Benjamen 42 Comments

I built a caulk rack to better declutter and organize my supply cabinet. Read More

Adhesives, Sealants, & Lubes, DIY Projects, Storage & Organization

10 Reasons to Visit the World Maker Faire in NYC (Sept 23 & 24, 2017)

Sep 22, 2017 Stuart 9 Comments

Here are 10 reasons why you might want to visit the NYC Maker Faire this weekend. Read More

Awesome & Cool, DIY & Home, DIY Projects, Editorial

Project: Magnetic-Mounted LED Light Strips

Jun 30, 2017 Benjamen 31 Comments

Here’s a quick little project using LED strips to bring task lighting anywhere you have a metal shelf. Read More

DIY Projects, Flashlights & Worklights, Lights, Work Lights

Custom Socket Storage Idea

May 10, 2017 Benjamen 27 Comments

I created angled socket rail holders to save space and make the socket sizes easier to read. Read More

DIY Projects, Sockets & Drive Tools, Storage & Organization

Dewalt LED Flashlight Heads Available via Surplus Electronics Shop

Mar 14, 2017 Stuart 34 Comments

Ooh, a bunch of Dewalt DCL040 LED flashlight heads. What shall I do with them? You can buy your own at $2.50 apiece. Read More

DIY Projects, Flashlights & Worklights

Brainstorming: How to Make Best Use of a Corner for a Workbench or Tool Cabinet

Feb 27, 2017 Stuart 52 Comments

My workbench build planning has hit a snag – how to best utilize a corner space?! Read More

DIY Projects, Editorial, Storage & Organization

Cabinet Build: Back to the Drawing Board

Dec 27, 2016 Stuart 43 Comments

So, I’m rethinking everything about how I built my cabinet, to better fill an L-shaped space more efficiently. Read More

DIY Projects, Editorial

What Happens When You Overextend and Break a Tape Measure, and How to Fix It

Dec 19, 2016 Benjamen 30 Comments

I pulled the blade all the way out of my favorite Milwaukee key chain tape measure and broke it. Here’s what I did to fix it, along with some photos of the guts. Read More

DIY Projects, Layout & Measuring

Project: How I Made a Wood Carving Mallet

Oct 27, 2016 Benjamen 12 Comments

Ben shows you how he made a Carver’s mallet that’s both decorative and functional. Read More

DIY Projects, Hammers & Mallets, Woodworking

Your Biggest Project Blunder?

Aug 30, 2016 Stuart 34 Comments

What was your biggest project blunder? Read More

DIY Projects, Editorial

Adafruit’s ADABOX: a New Subscription Service for DIY Electronics Stuff

Aug 9, 2016 Benjamen 7 Comments

Adafruit, one of our favorite electronics supply shops, is starting AdaBox, a subscription service for electronic project components. Read More

Awesome & Cool, DIY Projects, New Tools

How Do You Plan for a Project?

Aug 4, 2016 Stuart 22 Comments

I find that I’m not much of an improviser – I plan out a project and then buy what I need, usually more. What’s your approach like? Read More

DIY & Home, DIY Projects, Editorial

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