Life in 2026 can be a bit of a puzzle! I’ve mostly embraced a digital lifestyle. I get my books from Apple Books, my magazines digitally, and all my movies and TV shows from AppleTV. For writing and taking notes, I use the Apple Pencil and iPad Air. But sometimes, […]
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Viewers of my YouTube channel will notice that while I’m working in the shop, I wear an apron. I do this for several reasons. Aprons are handy places to store tools at arm’s reach, but the most important one is that it protects my clothes from damage. At first, I […]
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It’s time again for my recusing segment “what’s in my pockets” for spring 2026. I have changed almost everything about my everyday carry layout. Guardtier M70 EDC Flashlight The Guardtier M70 EDC Flashlight is a pocket-sized, USB-C rechargeable, 1100 lumens flashlight. I know that most people will be screaming at […]
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Parts list Material Qty. 2×4 foot 1/2 inch sheet of MDF 4 Repurposed IKEA desk purchased off Facebook Marketplace 1 48×24 inch sheet of pegboard 1 1/4 in x 1-1/4 in fender washer 1 1/4 in -20 x 1in hex bolt 1 Phillips head cabinet hinge screws (10 per pack) […]
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Writers can often do their work anywhere, but that’s not entirely accurate. While I can write anywhere, I’m much more productive when I’m at a table with a cup of coffee rather than on a bus. It’s said that Maya Angelou would rent a simple hotel room without any decorations. […]
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This wraps up the three-part series on my RYOBI tool review! Many folks aren’t aware that RYOBI makes more than just power tools. Honestly, I didn’t know that until I was asked to review their other products. RYOBI has a fantastic selection of tools, perfect for any home handyman or […]
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This month’s My Favorite Things article is all about the RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V brushless cordless rotary tool kit, model number PBLRT01K1. That’s quite a mouthful, so to keep things simple, I’ll just call it the RYOBI Rotary Tool from now on. As part of my RYOBI review, I got […]
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As part of my RYOBI review series, I got to test out a RYOBI Rotary Tool. I decided to see how well it could handle removing a lot of material from a block of wood to shape it into something beautiful. My first attempt wasn’t perfect, but it sparked something […]
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It’s still pretty surprising to people when I say that my iPad Air is my main device. Most folks think of the iPad as something you use to look at information, not something you create information on. But I saw the iPad’s potential early on. When Steve Jobs showed off […]
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Next up in my RYOBI systems review series is the RYOBI USB Lithium System! It’s all about the USB-chargeable battery that’s about the size of a roll of nickels. The set I have includes a hot glue gun, power screwdriver, rotary tool, and a cutting tool for things like cardboard. […]
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