If you’re the kind of person who values the virtues of kindness, patience and selflessness, you probably don’t always live up to the goals you set for yourself. Despite popular misconceptions to the contrary, human hearts don’t naturally embody these qualities. Unkindness, […]
Continue ReadingHOW TO PREVENT ENVIRONMENTAL PERFECTIONISM: Too Much “Sustainability” Isn’t Sustainable
Are you feeling guilty about the environmental impact of your life? Are you having trouble reconciling your ideals for sustainability and the realities of making it happen around you? I have a personal story that might bring wisdom, perspective and […]
Continue ReadingWORK GLOVES: 100 Year-Old Canadian Firm Protects Workers & Heals Warriors
UPDATED 14 Dec2019: In 2018 I discovered a Canadian work glove manufacturer that I’m surprised I hadn’t found before. I use work gloves almost every day, but never thought much about glove design until I came across a British Columbia, […]
Continue ReadingWood Finishing: Varathane Pro Finisher Oil Based Clear Review
PUBLISHED 2Aug2019: If you’ve been finishing wood with urethane for any length of time, you know that it has become significantly more difficult to get good results. As government regulations squeeze excellent urethanes out of existence, they’re being replaced by […]
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HOW TO STAY SANE IN A LESS-THAN-SANE WORLD
The world is faster, more demanding and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in the 21st century requires mental and lifestyle strategies to match. The best of these don’t hide reality but rather […]
Continue ReadingCanadian Inventor Builds Wireless Backup Camera in Home Workshop
People love backup cameras on vehicles. It’s safer and easier to reverse while watching a screen display of what’s behind your car or truck, but less than a quarter of all vehicles have backup cameras right now. Making it easy […]
Continue ReadingVEHICLES: Repair or Replace? How to Decide
How do you decide whether to repair or replace your vehicle? Listen in as I explain an unusual approach that can save you money and give you a great vehicle.
Continue ReadingVIDEO: Tankless Water Heater Tour
I just finished installing a tankless water heater, and as I was testing the flow and adjusting the water temperature, it reminded me of this video. I made it a while back to explain how tankless water heaters work, and […]
Continue ReadingTOOL VIDEO: Tracksaw Delivers Clean-Cut Advantage
Watch and see the advantages offered by a tracksaw. Not many people know about these yet, but they should.
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