Winter is over, and the cold air is starting to calm down. For a town like Grand Forks, that means it’s time to get ready for the farmers market, the block parties, and any other outside events that happen throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. But setting up can be difficult, dangerous, and stressful, for…
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Avalanche Snow Rake: Number 1 Roof Tool
Snow is piling high on your roof, and right now it’s not a problem. Left unattended snow’s extreme weight can cause damage to the infrastructure of your roof and become a hazard when falling. If you decide to let it to melt it might refreeze, and you will run the risk of getting an ice…
Snow Shovel: Protect your Family from Slipping Hazards
Your family is coming over for the holidays! Then you see that the driveway covered in snow and ice. You need a shovel, but you can’t find it, it’s broken, or you need a new one. Read on to see which snow shovel will be best for you and your home. The holidays are around…
Holiday Tool Gift Buying Guide 2018
Do you know what to get for the person in your life who loves tools? Need some Christmas/Holiday gift ideas? Need help on where to begin? Keep reading to find out a way to slim down your options. The holiday season has started, and that means it’s time to start thinking about what to get…
How To Build A Modern Picnic Table
Building a Modern Outdoor Picnic Table Add a bit of style and sturdiness to your outdoor patio with this build from Johnny Brooke from Crafter Workshop. This build initially used Ipe, a tropical hardwood from Brazil. If you can order that type of wood go for it but you could also substitute for pressure treated…
How to Dress For the Midwest (And Other Cold States)
Grand Forks, ND is one of the coldest cities in the country. Living here you know that winter, the cold, and wind chill, is nothing to take lightly. Witnessing students, and people who are unfamiliar with the Midwest, experience their first winter is always a site. Then overhearing how some of them “prepared” for it…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Making Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I’ve been meaning to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I’ve waited long enough, so let’s build a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my 43” island. So if you are going to reference this build for your…
18 Essential Tailgating Toys + Gear
The crowds are gathering. All the local talk channels are placing their bets on who will win. You’re even wearing your lucky jersey. Everything is lining up perfectly, now all that’s left is grilling up some food, pounding a few cold ones, and cheering on the local boys. Are you ready for tailgating season? Step…
Push Mower Buying Guide
How to Choose a Walk-Behind Mower Now that spring is upon us, grass is growing faster every day. Whether you’re a homeowner or opening your own lawn care business, cutting grass will soon be at least a weekly chore. There is a very wide variety of lawn mowers that it might be a little…
B.E.R.G.S. Fuel Extender Buying Guide
Extend Your Generator’s Runtime Whether it’s for fun or for work if you need power you want to make sure it can last. Most generators can last between three to eight hours on a single tank, and those don’t usually pass a gallon. Constantly refilling it at hour intervals can be a hassle. So what…