A few years ago I replaced my old water wasting toilets with new water efficient models. Not wanting to pay what the plumber was asking for installation, I learned what it takes to install a toilet. The process is actually easier than it sounds. If you are in the market for a new toilet, a self install is a very viable option.

The team at Home Depot has made a great video about the subject. The presenter does not get ...

I recently had a chance to work with a Clarke Super 7R floor edger on a project. Like all tools from Clarke (website), the Super 7R is a professional tool for flooring installers. I used one to prepare the subfloors in my house for an additional layer of plywood, and to refinish a worn-out oak floor. Let's see how it did.

Build quality
The Clarke 7R feel like one solid chunk of metal. That's because it ...

I wanted to get into spray painting for a long time. The technique produces flat surfaces; the kind that are impossible to create with a paintbrush. The complexity of having to set up a gun and mixing the paint kept me from taking the plunge.

After months of research I finally pulled the trigger and purchased a system. Looking back it, I made an elephant out of a mouse. Spraying latex paint is easier than it looks. I hope the following guide will help ...

Here in Seattle the nights are long. It's dark by the time I get home from work. The outdoor lights on my home are off, unless I leave them on all day. A friend turned me on to the Honeywell RPLS740B timer. What makes this one so different is its capability to turn the lights on and off at sunset and sundown; every day, reliably, for years.

Switch by location - no sensors
The Honeywell RPL740B does not sense the presence of light like other switches do. During setup the user enters ...