Category: Review

So, I found myself on a bit of a quest the other day. Seems simple, right? I just needed a new power strip. But here’s the kicker: I was determined to find one that was actually made in the USA. You’d think that wouldn’t be too hard, but let me tell you, it was an…

Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with colored concrete sealant: So, I’ve been staring at my drab, gray concrete patio for years, thinking it needed something. I finally decided to take the plunge and try out colored concrete sealant. I’d seen some pretty cool results online, and figured, “Why not?” First things first,…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to revamp my garden for a while now, and I live in zone 9, which means it gets pretty hot and sunny. I decided I needed some tough plants that could handle the heat, so I started looking into “zone 9 perennials full sun.” Here’s how it went down. The…

Okay, here’s my blog post about my experience with LED hard hat lights: So, I’ve been doing a lot of work in my attic lately, and let me tell you, it’s dark up there. I was using a regular flashlight, holding it in my mouth or trying to prop it up, and it was a…

Okay, so I had this problem, right? I got these fruit trees in my backyard, and they’re getting pretty tall. Needed to spray them for bugs and stuff, but my old sprayer? Forget about it. Couldn’t reach the tops. So, I started looking into getting a sprayer that could hit, like, 30 feet. First, I…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my recent adventure in pool-land: replacing the liner in my 18 x 36 in-ground pool. It was… an experience. Let me tell you, I’ve done some DIY projects around the house, but this one was a whole different beast. Getting Started (and Getting Quotes) First things first, I knew I…

Okay, so I had this project where I needed to build a small fire pit in my backyard. I’d picked up some fire bricks a while back, but I quickly realized I needed to cut them down to size. I’d never done this before, so it was a bit of a learning experience. Let me…

Alright, so I wanted to mess around with `ag` and `rakes` today. I’d heard about them, seen them in some configs, but never really used them. So, I figured, why not dive in and see what the fuss is about? Getting Started First things first, I needed to make sure I had `ag` (The Silver…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my recent DIY adventure – tiling my fireplace with a herringbone pattern. I’ve always loved the look of herringbone, and I figured, “How hard could it be?” Well, let me tell you, it was a bit more involved than I initially thought, but totally worth it in the end! Getting…

Okay, so I’ve been tackling this trim project in my house, and let me tell you, the whole “finish nailer” thing was a bit of a head-scratcher at first. I mean, 15 gauge? 16 gauge? What’s the actual difference, and which one do I really need? So, I started digging around. I hit up some…

Okay, so I wanted to add some finishing touches to my DIY project – a bookshelf I’ve been building. I decided to use flat plastic trim molding because it seemed easy to work with and would give it a clean, professional look. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a learning curve, but…

Okay, so I’ve been messing around with wood stoves for a while now, and I always thought those heat-powered fans were kinda gimmicky. But my buddy swore by his, so I figured I’d give it a shot. Here’s how it went down. Getting Started First, I picked up a fan online. There are tons of…

Okay, so I wanted to do something fun with the kids, and you know, get them a little bit into history too. I thought, “Hey, let’s do a coloring page of the Great Wall of China!” Sounds simple enough, right? First, I searched for “Great Wall of China coloring page”. Lots of stuff came up,…

Okay, here’s my blog post about using a commercial lawn fertilizer spreader, written in a casual, personal style: Alright, so my lawn was looking pretty sad. Patchy, yellowing in spots – the whole nine yards of “neglected”. I knew I needed to fertilize, but I wanted to do it right this time. No more hand-spreading…

Okay, so I’ve been getting into welding lately, mostly for fixing stuff around the house and some small DIY projects. I’m no pro, but I wanted a decent welder that wouldn’t break the bank and was easy enough for a beginner like me to use. After digging around online and bugging some friends who weld,…

Okay, so my lawn was looking pretty sad. Patchy, thin, just…blah. I knew I needed to overseed, but I was stuck on one big question: dethatch or scarify first? I’d heard arguments for both, so I decided to dive in and figure it out myself. My Little Experiment First, I took a good, hard look…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to give my kitchen a bit of a retro vibe, and the biggest change I decided on was the range hood. I really dig those vintage-style ones, you know, the ones that look like they came straight out of a 1950s diner? So, I embarked on this little DIY project,…

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to swap out my old kitchen faucet for a while now. It was one of those low, builder-grade ones, and it just wasn’t cutting it. Plus, it was starting to leak. Time for an upgrade! I decided to go with a top-mount faucet because, well, my sink is already top-mount,…

Okay, so I needed to get a serious grip on this metal piece for some cutting and filing. That’s where my trusty 5-inch bench vise comes in. I’ve had this thing for a while, and it’s a real workhorse. First things first, I cleared off my workbench. You don’t want any junk getting in the…