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Q: While on a weekend road trip through New England, New York, and Pennsylvania, I couldn’t help but notice how many barns are painted red. I had never considered it before, but why are b...
Whether it’s because you’re working by yourself, need to make a quick (and accurate) calculation, or you’re working over long distances, tape measures can be inconvenient. They slip off t...
While we’re sure it’s nerve-wracking to wait to purchase a mower, you’ll have a much better chance of getting the deal or model you’re looking for if you identify what you need most. Does...
A shed can often benefit from insulation. Whether it’s a simple storage space for lawn and garden equipment, a backyard home gym, a functioning workshop, or a work-from-home haven, keepin...
When it comes to making secure electrical connections on stranded wire, there’s no tool more valuable than a ratcheting crimping tool. These tools squeeze crimp-on terminals with loops, p...
When it comes to jobsite safety, a hard hat is one of the most important tools one can own. These devices sit suspended over the top of the wearer’s head as protection from falling tools ...
There was a time when contractors and construction companies worked from clipboards and file cabinets (many still do!). But those days are passing, and many of the most successful constru...
Long gone are the days of sketching, erasing, and tracing designs on large drafting tables under uncomfortable fluorescent lighting. Today’s designers take a much more convenient and soph...
When modern video doorbells first hit the market, they seemed like no-brainers. Other than being unbelievably expensive (at the time), their ability to detect motion, record visitors, and...
Most would agree that a water heater is probably one of the best creature comforts of the modern era. They quietly heat water to comfortable temperatures, allowing us to wash our hands an...
