Tag Archives: power tools

Those Three Little Words (that May Ruin Your Marriage)

Usually when we here someone mention “those three little words” we think of the words “I love you.” It is of course a beautiful sentiment that most people like to hear it often. However, it’s a different set of three little words that might just wreak havoc on your marriage. Those words are, “do it yourself.” Now, do it yourself doesn’t necessarily mean your marriage is over. If your hubby suddenly turns into DIY guy or your wife is seen walking through the garage with power tools and a pink tool belt, do not despair. You may still be able … Continue reading →

A Mom And Her Tools—Not So Strange After All

This is a follow up to my previous blog about the perceived stereotype of women and tools. I believe I may have put the cart before the horse in listing my top 5 favorite tools and neglecting to mention the many, many women who consider their power tools their favorite accessories. These are women who not only welcome tools as gifts, but also go out and buy them for themselves. A growing segment of the female population takes their tools very seriously. In fact, a recent report stated that last Mother’s Day Amazon Books’ hardware site sold nearly as many … Continue reading →

Home Improvement: Bloopers

No, I’m not talking about the sitcom named Home Improvement, I’m talking about my very own bloopers. Of course, there are other priceless moments I’ve witnessed during other people’s home improvement projects, but I’ll share one of mine. I consider myself to be rather handy around the house. I mean, I’m definitely not afraid of power tools; in fact, I like them. My husband thinks I’m pretty cool because I like going to Home Depot as much as he does. So, I was trying to figure out a quick fix for one of our doors, which wasn’t closing properly. I … Continue reading →