Rob Beschizza on the Cool Tools podcast

After years of hunching over a table to draw, I began experiencing back pain that would keep me awake at night. As a solution, I began using this wooden  5-Position Wood Drafting Table Easel. Now, I never draw without it. It has helped my back quite a bit to draw while sitting upright instead of… READ THE REST

I don't know who Grandpa Witmer is, but around our compound, he's a SubGenius ShorDurPerSav and a Discordian Saint. We use Saint Witmer's Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Mixer to mix peanut butter quickly and without a mess. The kind of peanut butter I buy from Trader Joe's separates into two layers. The oil is on top,… READ THE REST

I bought a set of four of these 8 x 11" flexible cutting boards a few years ago, and they've held up very well considering how much I use them every day to chop carrots, cabbage, turnips. and rutabagas. I discovered they're on sale, so I thought it would be a good time to replace… READ THE REST

Let's face it: Life is pretty expensive. And while we enjoy splurging on luxury goods, everyday necessities really shouldn't be breaking the bank. That's why memberships to retail warehouses are such a lifesaver. Suddenly, groceries, home goods, furniture, and more are all accessible and inexpensive.  One of the best examples of this is Sam's Club — and right now,… READ THE REST

Having a pet at home is one of the great joys in life. Unfortunately, even though many of us work from home, we can't stay with furry friends all the time. Sometimes we have to venture outside and leave our pets at home. If you're lucky enough to have a cat waiting for you to return, the last thing… READ THE REST

Let's be honest. Macs are fantastic, and they have been for quite some time. Apple has always done a great job of making sleek, stylish, fun, and downright practical pieces of technology for your everyday use.  But with all of the wonderful features that make a Mac so great, there are probably a couple of features that… READ THE REST