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How Can I Keep My Cordless Tool Batteries Charged and Ready to Use
Constant charging can reduce the life of cordless tool batteries. One solution is to use a 24-hour timer and set it to turn on the charger for fifteen minutes a day.
Flight Training - Open Cockpit Style
I take a ride in a Stearman biplane trainer. Just for fun.
My Margarita—Simple, Deliciious and So Very Summery
A truly great margarita requires two things, fresh lime juice and the proper methodoloy. Here, I cover both.
Building My Own Pickup Truck
An up-to-date look at ;GMC's Sierra Denali and the many options and features available in today's pick-up trucks.
The House That Barns Built
Jim Pendleton built this 41-room house in Spencer, Indiana from the parts of 25 barns he demolsihed.
A Dumpster in a Bag
This dumpster in a bag from Waste Management is purchased at a home improvement store, filled with up to three tons of waste or debris, then taken away.
Five Things to Avoid When Mowing
The lawn tractor is an amazingly versatile machine that many consider a year-round workhorse. While it's the tool of choice when it comes to grass cutting, there are other things to consider when it comes to have a healthy and great looking yard. Here are five common mistakes you'll want to avoid when mowing.
A Dozen Things (and more) You Can Do With a Combination Square
The combination square is one of my most used tools. This video demonstrates a dozen (I can think of several more) measuring and marking tasks at which it excels.
If You Can Use a Utility Knife You Can Build Your Own Shower
A complete tile shower system made of lightweight, waterproof reinforced polystyrene panels and components. Makes preparing a tile shower truly a do-it-yourself project.
An Amazing Screw that Practically Drives Itself into Materials
A uniquely designed screw that drives in with practically no effort and virtually elminates splitting.
Building Your Own Tile Shower May Just Have Gotten Easier
Mark E. Industries has come up with what they call a fool-proof shower building system.makes tile installation easy for everyone, even inexperienced do-it-yourselfers.
A Basement Door with a Finish That’s Tough as Nails
Bilco's factory applied powder coat finish takes the punsihment and eliminates the need for painting.
