Somehow we weathered and witnessed a nation that isn’t broken, but simply unfinished. We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one. And, yes, we are far from polished, far from pristine, but that doesn’t mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect. We are striving to forge our union with purpose. To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man.” These poignant and inspirational words from 22-year-old African American poet Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb,” read before a live audience of nearly 34...
I am a brand name tool snob, and make no apologizes for it. The same applies to parts, components, equipment and so forth. Let me explain what I mean. I have been planning out a couple of project and equipment purchases, and have been painstakingly selecting everything. I don’t mind private label brands too much, such as industrial suppliers’ store brands. But for the most part I stick to brands I know and can buy again. For example, I’m looking to buy a simple air line filter, with 1/4″ NPT threads and moisture trap. There are plenty of cheap ones on Amazon, ebay, and elsewhere, many with gibberish-sounding names Shown at the top of the page is a Norgren FRL...
Tool in Action It’s approaching my favorite time of year…Father’s Day! The time of year where I get to show off to Dan all the great stuff my wife and kids got me – just kidding! But I do love this time of year. It’s a fun opportunity to reflect on some of the great tools we have reviewed here at Tools in Action, and check out some other great stuff to include in our 2023 Father’s Day Gift Guide. We have a great list this year. We also tried to make it easier to navigate by dividing the list up into interests. So whether you’re shopping for your dad, an uncle, a spouse shopping for your husband (or even...
Any cardio machine can burn calories, and when combined with resistance training, cardio machines may have great benefits to your cardiovascular health and body composition. (1) When you’re looking to splurge on the best cardio machine for your home gym, however, you want to purchase something fun and engaging. Whether you like to row, run, or bike — there’s a machine for you. Investing in a cardio machine for your physical and mental health comes at a very real financial cost, too. These sweat-inducing workout devices can cost a pretty penny, so the list below is meant to narrow the scope of the search. We’ve done our research and tested a wide range of machines in every category to guide...
You don’t have to own a home to need a basic home toolkit.Anyone who intends to hang a picture, tighten cabinet hardware, put up a shelf or change out a lightswitch cover needs a selection of entry-level hand tools.After spending 75 hours researching almost 70 home toolkits, testing 11 on a range of household tasks, and talking to experts about the essentials of any toolbox, we found that Home Depot’s Anvil Homeowner’s Tool Set is the best basic toolkit for most homes, apartments, or dorm rooms.
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