Learn

On January 1st, 2023, actor Jeremy Renner was involved in a serious accident involving a PistenBully snowcat, manufactured by Kässbohrer --- a German company that's been in operation since 1923. I have not officially been able to find out which model he owns, … [Read more...] about PistenBully Snow Groomer: What Happened to Jeremy Renner?

What's the Best Ice melting systems for ice dam prevention? When it comes to ice dams you want to invest in prevention and not wait for the problem to occur.  Oh my! What’s the deal with these ice dams? While it may be a challenge for northern … [Read more...] about Reviews : Ice Dam Prevention / The Best Gutter Heaters

You walk into your basement and find a patch of mold growing! What do you do? Mold growth can be a serious issue, but knowing how to get rid of mold in the basement will help you avoid hazardous conditions it may bring. A mold outbreak isn’t just unsightly, it … [Read more...] about How to Get Rid of Mold in the Basement / Crawl Space

What is a surge protector ǀ Do You Need One? Surge protectors are used to protect electronic equipment, like computers, TVs, and stereos. While most of us are probably familiar with these devices, few really understand them. Protecting your appliances has … [Read more...] about GUIDE : What is A Surge Protector? ǀ Do You Need One?

The task of selling a house that needs repairs can make the process a costly one as well as time-consuming. You have a few different options that might suit your particular situation. Before you do anything to your home there are a few guidelines to follow … [Read more...] about Tips on Selling A House that Needs Repairs

Driven by the need for cleaner energy, solar panels have been the topic of a larger debate in recent times. You may be thinking of installing solar panels on the roof of your home. Perhaps, it’s the idea of reducing your electricity bills. Maybe, you want to … [Read more...] about Are Solar Panels Worth It? Best Brands / Complete Guide for Homeowners

If you live an area prone to hurricanes then you have no choice but to learn how to prepare for a hurricane --- which I'm guessing, is why you're here reading this. the climate is rapidly changing thanks to our species and unfortunately this means that extreme … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for A Hurricane / Disaster Preparedness Guide

Take it from me, I've lived and breathed tools for most of my life so if you're looking for a DIY gift idea for that person in your life who loves to tinker; well, you've arrived at the right place. I have plenty of gift ideas for you based on the tools I've … [Read more...] about DIY Gift Ideas : What to Buy For A DIY Enthusiast

We cover a lot of ground in this article (pun intended), with a focus on the stages of hurricanes. But before we get to the heart of this articles, let's take a few lessons from history on the awesome force of hurricanes. And unlike how most people use the … [Read more...] about Stages Of Hurricanes – Interesting Facts About Hurricanes

Electric power remains a mystery for most people. Electricity is an integral part of modern life, we depend on it, yet fear it. Understanding the awesome energy that flows through our homes, will demystify its existence. We’ll start with the most common … [Read more...] about Electrical Outlet Not Working : Guide to Home Wiring – Electricity 101

What is Tesla Powerwall? ǀ The Full Story Behind Tesla Home Power Storage Since 2012, When Tesla began development of the Tesla Wall, this technology has been the topic of many discussions around renewable energy and power storage. Since then, we’ve … [Read more...] about What is Tesla Powerwall? ǀ The Full Story

US retailer, Tractor Supply Company (TSC) has grown to become a giant in the outdoor, agricultural, and animal supply market on the North American continent. This article follows this success that has defined the company from its very humble beginnings as a … [Read more...] about Tractor Supply Company & History — An Enduring Success Story

We answer some of your common questions centered around bad circuit breaker symptoms and other related topics, such as : How does a circuit breaker work? How to replace circuit breaker, what causes a fuse to blow, fuse Box vs circuit breaker, Circuit breaker … [Read more...] about Q&A Guide: Bad Circuit Breaker Symptoms | Learn to Diagnose Yourself

Ready or not it’s that time of year! It’s time to pull out those decorations from the attic, hit the stores, and make the necessary Christmas preparations. What’s your style? Do you like to keep things traditional or new and modern? Well, whatever your style … [Read more...] about Christmas Preparations | Checklists & Tips to Prepare For Santa

There’s something about a Christmas tree that gives your home that warm, cozy feeling of the holidays and timeless traditions. For many families a favorite tradition is bringing home a real Christmas tree. It’s that time of the year to start shopping around to … [Read more...] about Q&A : How Much Does a Real Christmas Tree Cost? Buying Guide

What's the Best Ice Melt for Concrete? This is an important question to ask yourself because the majority of common ice melt products that claim to be safe are ruining your concrete. I'm fully aware that chloride-based products are legally safe for concrete … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Ice Melt Safe for Concrete? You’ve Been Lied To

GFCI / GFI : A circuit breaker that quickly shuts off the flow of electricity (via relay) at a speed between 25–40 milliseconds, when it detects a difference (as small as 4 milliamps) between the electric current exiting the system compared to the current … [Read more...] about GFI vs GFCI Outlet : What’s the Difference? The Whole Truth

Vampires, witches and monsters, Oh My! The Halloween season is upon us and that means little ghouls and goblins are anxiously awaiting to hit the streets. Before you head out the door, there are some Halloween safety tips you will want to follow to ensure … [Read more...] about Halloween Safety Tips for Kids Trick-or-Treating (& Adults)

As the holiday is quickly approaching you may have wondered at some point why do we celebrate Halloween. It’s a traditional holiday we’ve honored every year on October 31 for centuries. We dress in costumes and stroll through neighborhoods hoping to return … [Read more...] about Why Do We Celebrate Halloween? The Origin Story

Brushed vs Brushless Motors : What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of motor. Welcome. In this article you will learn the Facts about Electric Motors. The electric motor is one of the most important inventions of our time. I can’t imagine a … [Read more...] about Brushed vs Brushless Motors — What’s the Difference?

AC vs DC Power ǀ Understanding Electric Current This article is going discuss electricity and how it works. So, when we talk about AC vs DC, we’re not referring to a 1980’s rock band. Electric power comes in two forms, Alternating Current (AC) and Direct … [Read more...] about AC vs DC Power ǀ Understanding Electric Current

Searching for a definition of Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) reveals some complex explanations, not easy for most of us to understand. Calculating Harmonic Distortion (HD) requires a good understanding of algebra and THD is even tougher to understand. Because … [Read more...] about What is Total Harmonic Distortion?

This article is going to try to answer a question that many of our readers have been asking — What's the best power tool brand? A timeless question; often debated but rarely agreed upon. I’ll attempt to answer this complex question as best as I can. But let's … [Read more...] about What’s the Best Power Tool Brand?

What is CFM? Do you know? Of course not, if you did, you wouldn't be here. Luckily you've come to the right place. You have questions and we have answers. Believe it or not, here are a few common questions people often ask on forums are : What is CFM? What … [Read more...] about Q&A : What is CFM? What does CFM mean? CFM vs SCFM? & More…

2-stroke vs 4-Stroke Engine — Do you know the difference? This is a common question that our readers ask, especially those who are curious about how things work. Each engine type has their own advantages and disadvantages that will be clear by the time you … [Read more...] about 2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Engine — What’s the Difference?