May 2016

  1. If you're looking for a fun and easy woodworking project, try this simple chessboard. It makes a great gift, and anyone with basic woodworking skills can build it. Step 1 First, you'll need eight strips of 2" wide solid wood in contrasting colors. Maple and walnut work well together, but there are several other good combinations. Cut our strips of Read more
  2. With the right engraving tool in your hands, there are a number of fun projects that you can complete with precision and ease. Engraving is a great way to personalize and customize an otherwise generic item, and it can be an enjoyable project for the enthusiastic handyman. Whether you need an engraving tool simply to identify your own tools on Read more
  3. In today's world, a cell phone is practically required equipment for getting around on a day to day basis.  Most people would not know what to do without their phone in their pocket at all times. With that in mind, cell phone repair has quickly become an important task. Whether you are going to be working on cell phone repairs Read more
  4. Precision measurements are one of the key ingredients in successful woodworking. A miscalculation or improper measurement can ruin a project. To improve your chances of taking a perfectly accurate measurement each and every time, it is a wise choice to opt for digital measuring tools. Using digital instead of analog measuring tools will add a level of consistency to your Read more
  5. Replace Your Entire Screwdriver Set with a Ratcheting Screwdriver The screwdriver is one of the classic tools that has a home in nearly every garage. In fact, you probably have a wide assortment of screwdrivers, ranging from flat-heads to Phillips, located somewhere throughout your house. Countless items in and around your home are held together with screws, so it is Read more
  6. What is the Best Toolkit for Do-It-Yourself Electronics Repair? Having the ability to complete electronics repair on your own is a great skill to have. Rather than taking your electronics to a professional for an expensive repair job, you could potentially save hundreds of dollars (or more) by doing the work yourself. While DIY repair might seem a little intimidating Read more
  7. Many restaurants rely on an infrared thermometer (IRT) to verify that the food in their hot and cold holding stations and buffet tables is within a range specified by their local food safety regulator. IRTs are accurate enough to do that job - and many more - in the privacy of your home kitchen. Following is a partial list. Check Read more
  8. As an inspector, it is your job to see and recognize all different types of problems. Unfortunately, everything that you need to see isn't exactly out in the open. This makes your job a lot more difficult and creates obstacles that you have to work around. One way to overcome these obstacles is using an inspection mirror. With a quality Read more

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