News, reviews and articles about products that help you make and fix things.
REVIEW – If you are an avid or even amateur crafter, you have probably worked with iron-on vinyl, also referred to as heat transfer vinyl (HTV). As the name implies, it uses a heat-activated adhesive to permanently attach your designs to any fabric. Today I’m excited to show you the HTVRONT Heat Press Machine as […]
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REVIEW – For some time now I have been writing about my DIY work in my new home and my DIY skills. I have also repeated that I fully believe that the end product and result directly depend on having the right tools for the job. In many instances, having the right tool as a
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NEWS – Hanging pictures around my home has always been a cumbersome and tedious task. However, the Go Hang It Pro Picture Hanging System is a clever tool kit that you can use to hang your pictures in just minutes. Rather than explaining how it works, it’s easier to show you: Isn’t that awesome? The
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NEWS – Do you know of someone who might like to dive in and repair their own devices? The Marvel Mighty Thor Hammer Flashlight & Electronics 28-Piece Tool Kit might make a really cool gift for them (or you). The toolbox is in the shape of Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir… …and contains the following tools: Spudger
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REVIEW – Useful for cutting, grinding, and polishing, an angle grinder is one of those indispensable tools that belong in every do-it-yourselfer’s arsenal. The Greenworks angle grinder is a 24V cordless unit with a brushless motor that spins 4-1/2-inch tools up to 10500 RPM. I have one to review. Read on to see what I think!
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ARTICLE – If you’re anything like me, you have drawers and shelves full of products that you purchased, used, and then shelved after updating to new products or getting bored with them. I call them my drawers of misfit gadgets (as a nod to the island of misfit toys in the classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
NEWS – Every now and then, I get a clogged drain around the house and it always seems to be an ordeal dealing with it. I recently came across One Second Plumber’s Instant Drain Opener and it looked like a potentially easy way to tackle the problem without using chemicals. It comes with a handle,
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REVIEW – I love crafting! I own a Cricut and it allows me to do most things, with the exception of engraving. I have looked into purchasing an engraving machine because of all the additional options, but never pulled the trigger. When the opportunity came to test out the Dewallie LA-400 Laser Engraving Machine, there
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NEWS – As a DIYer myself, I am always looking for the tool that I can carry around with me and use for as many tasks as possible. Multi-tools are the obvious solution, but not all multi-tools offer a great bang for the buck!! The 10 in 1 Multitool from RoverTac not only offers versatility
REVIEW – If you’ve ever wanted to customize your crafts or belongings with artwork or even just your initials, you might have looked into buying an engraver. Today I want to show you the Dewallie Mini Portable Laser Engraving Machine that is portable enough to carry in your backpack. What is it? The Dewallie Mini
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NEWS – The CircuitMess Ringo kit is supposed to be a STEM kit for kids but I think it would be fun for any nerdy geek like me. This kit has everything you need to build a real mobile phone. Just be aware that it’s not a snap-together type of kit. You will have to
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REVIEW – Cordless tools have come a long way in the last ten years. I’ve been using mine for quite a bit longer than that, and I’m looking to replace them. The Worx Nitro 20V Power Share Worxsaw review offer came along, so I thought it would be great to check out the Worx tools
WORX Nitro 20V Power Share Worxsaw 4.5″ Cordless Circular Saw Review Read More
NEWS – Are you a maker? Do you love watches? Do I have a deal for you! Rotate Watches is a company that makes mechanical watch kits that you build yourself. Priced from $195 to $225, the kits are complete watches that you assemble. It includes a watch movement. It also includes all
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NEWS – No more using your finger or a putty knife with paste to fix nail or screw holes in your drywall when you use the QuickFill Drywall Repair Kit. This kit includes a tool that looks like a caulk gun to precisely deliver the spackling paste into the hole. You then use the bottom
REVIEW – If you are the type of person who considers themselves a DIYer or just likes to have useful tools available for those times when they are needed, you will like this review of the Hammerest Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver Set. Let’s check it out. What is it? The Hammerest Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver
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