1. Summer fun

I don't know anything about the dog days of summer, seems to me the dogs do pretty well.  I DO know that mid summer in a hot shop is no picnic.  A bowl of ice in front of a fan cools the air a bit and makes the fan breeze feel a lot...

17/08/2010 | 12 Hits | Read more...

2. Fans

Ceiling fans are a great addition to any room in the house.  All different sizes are available and it is pretty certain you can find one to fit your needs.  Replacing a light in the ceiling makes good sense because the electric is already...

02/08/2010 | 23 Hits | Read more...

3. Bathroom redo

Bathrooms are an area where folks spend some time and if they look shabby, they just don't promote that warm, fuzzy feeling that makes a stay enjoyable.  Redoing a bathroom can be a daunting task depending on how extreme you want to go with...

28/07/2010 | 30 Hits | Read more...

4. When it's hot

My shop suffers from frequent hot flashes that last a LONG time.  In between, a rain shower might cool things off but usually just promotes a steambath.  In the rafters of my shop is a cheapo box fan from Wally World.  It is...

17/06/2010 | 51 Hits | Read more...

5. Turn some pens

In case you've been hidden under a rock for a lot of years, wood bodied pens are being made by a lot of folks.  A quick Google will net you a ton of pen kits, tools, supplies, and works.  A lathe is almost required but it could be done...

16/06/2010 | 63 Hits | Read more...