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With this is in mind, all information presented is intended to serve as a first step to assist with a project. We do not and will not take any responsibility for the particular results of the above referenced project, nor will we assume any liability for personal injury or damage that may result from the information presented.

We strongly suggest that professional help be consulted if the above project is beyond the comfort or experience level of the reader. As with any project, please also make sure all local building codes are followed and permits are obtained.

Barbeque Buying Guide

The basic formula of "buy meat, apply heat" has been complicated recently with a host of barbeques arriving on the market with accessory options like an automobile. That's not a joke - Some barbeques have cup holders. Read on to figure out which barbeque - bare bones or fully loaded - is right for you.

Chainsaw Buying Guide

A chainsaw is a handy tool for almost every homeowner. Knowing which chainsaw to buy, however, can be intimidating for anyone who has never tried it before. A few basic principles will help you choose.

Choosing a Wood Glue

There are many different kinds of wood glue on the market. The trick is to know when to use each kind.

Concrete Statuary Buyer's Guide

Concrete statues definitely takes your yard, garden – or even your indoors – to the next level.

Garden furniture: rattan, plastic or metal?

Pros and cons of the three different varieties

Hammer Buying Guide

Hammers are broken down by type, weight and the materials used in their construction. Each characteristic has an impact on which job an individual hammer is best suited for.

Lightbulb Buying Guide

While most light bulbs in use operate on essentially the same principles as those produced by Thomas Edison, an ever increasing number of refinements and innovations have led to hundreds of different bulb models. Choosing the right one requires a number of different factors be taken into account.

Manifesto

America is neck deep in an age of disposable goods and contracted services. There are few tasks we cannot throw money after and seemingly fewer goods that can be repaired for less than they can be replaced. The ecological and economical impacts of this lifestyle should be fairly obvious - mountains of trash serving as a physical manifestation of our mountainous debt - but the worst damage is much less visible, though no less real.

Pin Base Light Bulb Reference

There are a wide variety of light sockets that accept bulbs with pin bases on the market. The following is a visual reference using the names given by the manufacturer.

Primer Buying Guide

Like with every home improvement project, a finished painting project that looks great is the result of great prep work. Part of what that means with paint is that the right primer was chosen.

Screwdriver & Screw Buying Guide

There is a lot to know about screws and screwdrivers, ranging from head type to thread pitch. Knowing the advantages of each variation will make for higher quality projects with greater ease.

Wear-Gloves-Lose-Grip

Protecting hands that hate wearing gloves

Wrench Buying Guide

Wrenches are the tools used to turn bolts and are well suited for areas with minimal clearance where a lot of torque is needed. There are, however, a number of different types, each with special applications.