MTRoads wrote:Durn shame there ain’t a chainsaw available for the list – I could use a second one right about now…. :/

There is a Bosch chainsaw that is a one handed saw for light duty cutting.

My February redemption was sent in February. After no news I sent a reminder in March and was bounced back. I finally got the redemption in May but I don’t know if it’s due to the Feb email or the April followup. Be clear in your redemption because they do not have much time dealing with it. Last year I requested something and after 2 months…[Read more]

Dug up the 4″ main drain today at a rental. 20′ long trench 24″ deep. Many many tree roots to cut through.

My back is so sore I just want to drink a six pack and go to sleep.

walking out of my fish pond today is a crab.

What is a compost bin?

We have a household garbage bin, a recycle bin and a yard waste bin.

shinhinichan wrote:I also admit that it is very useful, but I think it depends on each person’s preferences.

For some things it’s a matter of individual preferences. For example if you are trying to keep a list of things to buy at the supermarket, you can keep that list on the phone via something like OneNote. Or you can attach a piece of p…[Read more]

Sorpa wrote:

Miamicuse wrote:
My online order for a bunch of miscellaneous came in.

What’s that metal thingie in the first picture?

The top one that looks like a fork is a pop up drain plug.

The bottom one is a internal tub drain wrench, it is to be used when the cross spokes of a tub drain basket has rotted out, this one may be inserted i…[Read more]

My online order for a bunch of miscellaneous came in.

Good point. Make sure it meets local code.

I know the WAGO lever connectors are UL listed and meets NEC. I don’t know about Canada.

Also bear in mind, WAGO makes many products, they make push in connectors, as well as lever actuated connectors. They one I am talking about is the lever actuated one. Many people say “WAGO nuts” and it’s…[Read more]

I don’t think it’s a matter of old school vs new school.

I think there was a period of time I use sticky notes for a to do list, and circle/mark paper calendar or planners.

But that would work until one day more and more appointments are set by others and notifications come through the computers and phone. So if my company has a meeting whether…[Read more]

I have not seen a physical calendar for some time. Do people still use paper calendars to keep appointments and sticky notes for reminders instead of using phone apps for tasks and events?

Seems the coronavirus stay at home orders have prompted many people especially college kids to create home made “dominoes” or machines.

Here are two of those builds that’s just incredible. I know it’s not construction trade related but the chain effect is amazing and creative. Not to mention the work and practice involved in getting the camera…[Read more]

I have a blue night heron that comes by almost every day to my pond to pick off insects, worms and tadpoles. He stands perfectly still on my wood bridge or pond edges and strikes.

It’s easier to see the connections with these connectors without having to untangle everything out of the box.

But the main thing I like about them is they are smaller than regular nuts when you are splicing 3 or more conductors together, and they work equally well for stranded and solid. The regular push in connectors don’t work well for…[Read more]

GTokley wrote:This house we looked at yesterday had garden hose attached to the eavetrough at the back house then garden when across to sunroom then down the wall. Now sure why it was there. But it was there. Might be alittle hard to see in the picture.

so someone can attach a spray head and use it as an outdoor shower? is it next to a pool?

So this happened in Alban, Ontario, is this close to Toronto?

I wonder if the truck is still drivable, do they need to use a crane? No mention of anyone inside the house.

I received my glass/tile bits from my February redemption, thanks Bosch!

hmmm…they are moving out of the second floor and wanted to load the furniture directly?

How about this for a crazy dangerous attempt by someone to stop a breaker from tripping?

Boschmanbrian wrote:Ryobi devour

Are you talking about this guy?

I don’t think this will work. This will most likely be sweeping and smearing the fruit all over the clay bricks and staining everything. Besides, I can’t use a push tool as the area being affected has steps up, steps down, across a wood bridge, up and down big boulders. A hand…[Read more]