Did you know that a power outlet has two built-in tools? Let Leah M. Bolden of See Jane Drill show you where the wire gage and wire stripper are on a power outlet. She says most people know about the wire gage but not the stripper, but I had no idea about either one!
Power outlets have 2 hidden tools
Panel clip pliers saved me from a lot of frustration
I am very happy to have bought these cheap and handy panel clip pliers. If there is ever a chance you might want to do any work of your own on the interior of your car, these pliers are a must. Panel clip pliers make it easy to get those pesky clips out without breaking… READ THE REST
Prime Day picks for artists and makers and people who fool around with tools
There's not a lot going on at Amazon Prime Day unless you're after last-gen gadgets or dog DNA kits, but I found some a few good money-saving picks for artists, photographers and other folks who like making stuff. Huion graphic tablets and displays (such as the Kamvas Pro 24" and its smaller sibling) are going… READ THE REST
Salto del pastor: after this video you will want a mountain-climbing pike too
Not your average trekking pole, the ginormous staff this mountain climber carries lets him vault around the hillside like a goat. The metal-tipped pike is called a garrotte and is used in a Canarian folk sport, Salto del Pastor (Shepherd's Leap). Salto del pastor practitioners have developed a wide range of techniques to facilitate quick… READ THE REST
Fight nasty card skimmers with this super-slim, ultra-compact Zenlet wallet
It feels like not many of us use cash anymore, but that hasn't eliminated the need for that staple of American manhood — the wallet — anytime soon. Of course, the idea of what a wallet is has certainly been changing in recent years. Where leather billfolds used to be stacked thick with cash, cards, photos,… READ THE REST
Power your devices in a crisis with up to $249 off these EcoFlow Power Stations
If mobile devices had been around when the Boy Scouts were organized over 110 years ago, it feels likely that telling scouts to have a stable supply of standby power around in case of emergency would have been high on the essentials list. The Boy Scouts are all about being prepared — and that's pretty… READ THE REST
Are you a hot sleeper? Stay frosty this summer with a chilled water sleep cooling system.
Trying to sleep during the height of the summer heat isn't always easy. If you live in a warm climate and if you have upstairs bedrooms, you know the heat rises — and while the air conditioning keeps things feeling comfortable downstairs, that isn't always the case upstairs. Once you throw some sheets and blankets… READ THE REST
