Winter is over, and the chilly air is starting to calm down. It is time for a town like Grand Forks to prepare for the farmers market, block parties, and other outside events throughout the Spring and Summer seasons. But setting up can be difficult, dangerous, and stressful for many reasons. You must get ladders…
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Avalanche Snow Rake: Number 1 Roof Tool
Snow is piling high on your roof, and it’s not a problem right now. Left unattended, snow’s extreme weight can cause damage to the infrastructure of your roof and become a hazard when falling. If you let it melt, it might freeze, and you will risk getting an ice dam to build up under your…
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 someone 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, so it’s time to consider what to get for the essential people in your life. But…
How To Build A Modern Picnic Table
Add 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 it for pressure-treated four-by-four. Here is a step-by-step guide to building your…
How to Dress For the Midwest (And Other Cold States)
Grand Forks, ND, is one of the oldest cities in the country. Living here, you know that winter, the cold, and the wind chill is nothing to take lightly. Witnessing students and people unfamiliar with the Midwest experience their first winter is always a site. Then, overhearing how some of them “prepared” for it is…
How to Build Modern Barstools
Steps to Make Modern Barstools Since moving into my home seven years ago, I have meant to build a set of barstools for my kitchen island. I have waited long enough, so let us make a set! The modern barstools were designed to fit my forty-three” island. So, if you will reference this build…
The 15 Essential Tailgating Must Haves
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 left for you to do is grill your food, pound a few cold ones, and cheer on the local boys. Are you ready for tailgating…
Push Mower Buying Guide
<span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> 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 a lawn care business, cutting grass will soon be at least a weekly chore. There is a wide variety of…
B.E.R.G.S. Fuel Extender Buying Guide
Extend Your Generator’s Runtime Whether it is for fun or work, if you need power, you want to ensure it can last. Most generators can last between three to eight hours on a single tank, and those do not usually pass a gallon. Constantly refilling it at hour intervals can be a hassle. So, what…