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Whether you've owned a home for 50 years or you just recently moved into your first starter home, every homeowner has one thing in common: they tend to accumulate all sorts of tool
s. That's not necessarily a bad thing, of course, but it becomes a problem when you have so much clutter that you can't even remember where certain things are stored. It's okay to admit that you've re-purchased the same tool on more than one occasion because you couldn't find it anywhere in your home. Don't worry, it's happened to us all. Rather than buying all these tools piecemeal over the years, smart homeowners buy tool sets and multi-use tools that take care of a wide range of duties. And amazingly, these do-it-all sets actually end up saving you a fortune...
Zinc Fever: A Look at the Risks of Working with Hot Metal
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For as raucous as things can get in the comments section of Hackaday articles, we really love the give and take that happens there. Our readers have an astonishing breadth of backgrounds and experiences, and the fact that everyone so readily shares those experiences and the strongly held opinions that they engender is what makes this community so strong and so useful. But with so many opinions and experiences being shared, it’s sometimes hard to cut through to the essential truth of an issue. This is particularly true where health and safety are at issue, a topic where it’s easy...
Need gift ideas for a quilter? I've got a big list of the best quilting gifts including inexpensive gift ideas, and gifts for the quilter who has everything.
You'll find something for beginners as well as more experienced quilters. GIFTS FOR QUILTERS ↓ ↓ ↓ PIN IT ↓ ↓ ↓ ↑ ↑ ↑ PIN IT ↑ ↑ ↑ In making this article, I used my own journey into quilting as a guide. I thought about what I have needed and wanted as I have learned to quilt. I also asked my mom, who has quilted for umpteen years for ideas. This post may contain affiliate links. Please see my full disclosure policy for details. GIFTS UNDER $25 Pins and Pin Cushions Pins and pin cushions are always needed by...
When do You DIY a Project v
s. Buy a Product? I recently posted about the Bora Portamate lumber rack, and a reader asked a fair question – why not build a DIY solution out of wood instead? For me, it comes down to why do I DIY? (Shown above and in the front-page image is Ben V’s workspace, featuring his DIY modular tool cabinet setup. You can read more about his workshop projects here.) There’s no hard rule as to when I might go the DIY approach and when I might buy a commercially available product. I still design and build a lot of projects, and...
If skiing is your therapy, a waterproof ski jacket can make your time on the slopes the best mental health days of the year
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Check out our picks for the best men’s ski jackets for 2021. Hitting the slopes has never been more in favor than in 2021. If you got your pass for 2021-2022, good on you. Or maybe the rush to the slopes encouraged you to explore the backcountry. Either way, for many, hitting the slopes feeds the soul. Just as important as the boards and helmet, the ski jacket is a key part of your winter kit. Warm, weatherproof, and breathable, the right ski jacket is a trusted tool that you will use for many years. These aren’t just any winter...