About Me

The Right Tools for the Job

Hi, I'm Jack. I love to build things; it's my favorite hobby. Because of that, I have a lot of tools. My wife always gets me new tools for my birthday and holidays. One day, as I was organizing my tools in the garage, I started thinking: how are tools made? It was a surprise that I hadn't thought of it before. It combines my two favorite things, building and tools. I started doing some research about it, such as how tools are mass produced and the factories that they're made in. It really is fascinating to explore the tools they use to make tools. Take a look around my site and see if you learn anything new!

Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Having Solar Panels Installed At Your Home

Posted on January 21, 2015

If you're looking to decrease your home's carbon footprint while saving money on your monthly energy bills, having solar panels installed on your property could be the way to go. In fact, homeowners have reported that installing a system of solar panels saves them as much as 50-90% on their energy bills. Still, because solar panel installation can require a large investment, there are some big mistakes you'll want to avoid before you make the choice to go solar at your home. [Read More]

How To Choose The Right Battery For Your Car

Posted on January 14, 2015

When you need to purchase a new battery for your car you may be surprised at the number of options you have. Most car owners will want the "strongest" battery so it can start their car on cold mornings or so that the battery will last, but they often don't know what is meant by a battery's strength. Price alone should not be the determining factor as you often need to pay more to invest in a battery that will last. [Read More]

Maintaining A Safe Food Supply With No Electricity

Posted on December 29, 2014

One of the key elements of survival is nutrition. For centuries, people produced, hunted or gathered much of their own food and consumed it seasonally. Fresh greens and eggs in the spring and dairy products, ripe fruits and vegetables during the summer were immensely enjoyed because they would only be available for a short time. Once the growing season was over, the cold winter weather allowed them to store and eat meat through the winter, supplemented by grains, flours and root vegetables that would keep in cold conditions. [Read More]

The Surprising Benefits Of Recycling Industrial Scrap Metal

Posted on December 22, 2014

Recycling industrial scrap metal has some surprising benefits, for the business that produces the scrap and even for consumers. If you own or manage a production facility that produces a tremendous amount of scrap metal, consider a few of those surprising benefits here. 1. Scrap metal can benefit charities Many business owners would like to make a charitable donation, either for the tax benefits or simply for charitable purposes. However, giving cash can be a difficulty but many charities actually accept scrap metal as a donation! [Read More]