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The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This is What a Massive 500 Gallon Propane Tank Explosion Looks Like

If there's one thing that you want to avoid with anything that's propane powered from your grill to your heater, It would most obviously be a situation that would put the propane tank in danger of building up enough pressure to explode and send shrapnel flying everywhere. While these tanks are fitted with safety...

Screwdriver-wielding thug finds out what happens when you stab a cop at a GUN RANGE

'I'm afraid that he went to a gunfight with a screwdriver'

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

Getting To Know: iQ Power Tools

Learn more about iQ Power tools including their history, products offered, and how iQ's power tools can help you increase efficiency and safety on the job.

When is the Last Time You Bought a Corded Power Tool? Cordless?

Tell us about your recent power tool purchasing decision. Did you buy a corded tool, or cordless?

Fix-It Chick: Replacing carbon brushes may help appliances, power tools

If you have an electric appliance or power tool that is losing power, sparking or turning off and on intermittently, replacing the carbon brushes inside the motor may give new life to the tool. Not all electric motors have brushes, but when they do, the brushes are often designed to be easily replaced.

Which is Your Favorite European Hand Tool Brand?

What is this hand tool? Hazard a Guess!

This hand tool is a mystery to its owner. Can you help us figure out what it is?

Hand Tools Rule When You Follow Hand Tool Rules!

Using hand tools requires some special safety precautions. Federated Insurance shares some tips for keeping you safe on the job.

Hand tools: What’s the right size for you?

If you’re not giving much thought to how you choose hand tools, you should. That’s the message the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR), via its choosehandsafety.org website, wants you to keep in mind.

Hand Tool Ergonomics for Manufacturing: Fixing The Problem

Hand tools are a critical aspect of many assembly and manufacturing operations, but can be a source of ergonomic problems and long term injuries. Making it better...

How to Build a Hand Tool Wall for Easy Access to Your Tools

This hand tool wall keeps your tools accessible and easy to find.

Safety Tips for Power Tools

Things can quickly go wrong when using power tools. Keep yourself safe with these measures.

Finnish Men Build A Log House With Only Hand Tools

Watch this amazing video of Finnish men building a log house with nothing but hand tools. You will see them build this house from cutting down the trees to hanging the doors.

What to Look for When Purchasing a Power Tool

When a general contractor heads out to pick up a new 18-volt impact driver for the jobsite, what exactly is that construction pro purchasing? The answer might be a surprise, because it’s not actually a power tool—it’s a battery system. Unless a professional user is already dedicated to a battery platform, the purchase of those first couple tools may dictate the power choice down the line. So, it makes sense to choose the battery system first.