14 APR 2020 · Recently a friend asked if he should invest his money in an expensive pro-grade miter saw or go with a cheaper saw for under $300. The basic answer is to balance your budget with your needs and frequency of use. This can be applied towards any power tool purchase.

6 FEB 2020 · In this episode, I chat with the founder of Truewerk, Brian Ciciora. Brian’s background is in construction and product design, which provides him with the technical chops to design workwear and the experience to know what contractors need.I learned a lot from Brian on what it takes to start your own business and why Truewerk believes they are the future of workwear.https://truewerk.com/ 

9 DEC 2019 · Today my guest is my good friend Shelly Miller Leer. She’s a designer, writer, and teacher, who specializes in the art of upholstery. She’s championed the movement towards restoring, restyling, and repurposing, long before it was the trendy thing to do. Shelly just launched a new book on upholstery and is currently teaching out of her HomeRoom shop in Indianapolis. In this episode, Shelly shares some of her secrets to upholstery, her journey as a writer and teacher, and the tools you need to get started upholstering your own furniture.https://thehomeroomshop.com/https://www.instagram.com/home_room_shop/https://www.facebook.com/ModHomeEc-139138492763286/The Little Upholstery Book  

12 AUG 2019 · My friend Mike Senese is one of the most talented people I know. Which is why I couldn’t wait to get him on the podcast. He’s a lifelong DIYer, who is as comfortable wrenching on an old Land Rover as he is building with a CNC machine. He’s currently the executive editor at Make magazine and former TV host on the science channel. In this episode, he updates us on what's happening at MAKE, the best projects to get your kids started on, and of course his all-time favorite tools.https://twitter.com/msenesehttps://www.instagram.com/msenese/https://www.mikesenese.com/DOIT/

16 JUL 2019 · Today I’m chatting with Clint DeBoer. He runs, ProTool Reviews, which is a leading authority on tools for professionals and the trades. We go deep on the state of the tool industry, how cordless has taken over, and what brands are really innovating. If you are really into tools, you'll love this episode.https://www.protoolreviews.com/https://opereviews.com/https://www.youtube.com/user/protoolreviewshttps://www.facebook.com/protoolreviews 

1 JUL 2019 · Marc Lyman is the founder of the long-running home improvement site, Home Fixated. As one of the first DIY/tool bloggers, Marc continues to thrive in the always changing landscape of blogging and media. He's now diversified his career and is a well-respected real estate agent with Sotheby's in San Diego. In this episode, Marc shares his thoughts on what tools and products we should check out and provides invaluable tips for prospective home buyers that will help them save time and money.https://homefixated.com/https://marclyman.com/https://twitter.com/marclymanhttps://www.instagram.com/marclyman/

22 MAY 2019 · Today's episode is with former This Old House colleague, Dan DiClerico. Dan spent 10 years testing gear and products at Consumer Reports and now is the Home Expert and Smart Home Strategist at HomeAdvisor. Dan shares his thoughts on the current state of smart home technologies, the best approach to bringing smart products into your home, and his personal experience renovating a 130-year old Brooklyn brownstone.https://twitter.com/dandiclerico