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TOJA Grid Modular Pergola System

TOJA Grid is a modular pergola system manufactured in Ontario, Canada. The system includes 14-gauge, powder coated steel hardware and weather-proof sunshades. TOJA Grid pergolas can be built with 4×4 or 6×6 lumber that...

How to Plan a Security System

How to Plan a Security System

In this video, you’ll see the process I used to determine where I need sensors for my new alarm system. The drawing tool I used is http://draw.io. It’s free and runs in your browser;...

Reolink Argus

Reolink Argus for Neighborhood Hero

World’s First Wire-Free Battery-Powered 1080p Weatherproof Smart Camera Reolink Argus is a completely wireless security camera that connects via WiFi and records to a MicroSD card when it senses motion. In this video, I...

Vertical Pallet Herb Garden

Sure, I’ve done a few pallet projects. Who hasn’t? Anyone can disassemble a pallet, harvest the lumber, and make stuff from it. But this project was different. I challenged myself to find a way to...

Amish Pergola Kit

If you don’t have the tools, skills, or time to build your own pergola from scratch, you can buy an Amish pergola kit on the Internet and save money by assembling it yourself. In...

Smart Pool Water Chemistry Monitoring

I’ve owned a pool all my life and I know the hassle of keeping it balanced and looking good. It’s very important to continuously keep an eye on pool water chemistry or you could...

pHin smart pool monitor

pHin Smart Pool Monitor

NOTE TO VIEWERS In 2018, I stopped using PHIN and cancelled my subscription. Please watch this video for complete details. I’ve owned a pool all my life and I know the hassle of keeping...

DIY Radiator Covers

DIY Radiator Covers

This video shows you how to cover your ugly radiators with these DIY radiator covers. But even if you don’t have radiators in your house, these techniques are fundamental for home woodworkers and they’ll...

Build a DIY Trellis in a Weekend

This video shows how to build a DIY Trellis in a weekend (possibly in a day if you’re not staining it). I needed this new trellis to support a big clematis vine in a small...