This shower valve is absolutely amazing.  I have had my eye on it for almost a year hoping the price will go down.  It hasn’t.  But, it is super sleek and very cool.   This is a smart valve.  You can say, “Alexa, turn on my shower.”  The shower will come one and run until it is up to the temperature you set.  Then, when you...

If you are installing PEX plumbing BUY THIS TOOL.  If you are using sharkbite fittings you will be able to quickly pay for it.  This device squeezes the pex clamps so you can use the relatively inexpensive PEX fittings. When I first started working with PEX, I bought a large hand operated PEX clamp squeezer.  It works with ½ and ¾ inch PEX.  But, there...

Imaging small cattle prod that lights fires.  Throw away your butane lighters.  These devices use a small arc to light a candle, fire pit, barbeque, or fire. I have purchased a number of these and the only issue i have had it one version emits a high pitched squeal.  I can’t hear it, but it drives my grandkids crazy.  (I love it! When they are...

Another thing I didn’t know existed.  If your hot water tank is a distance from your shower or faucet where you have to wait for hot water, this device might be for you.   You install the pump on the hot water line near your hot water heater.  At each faucet where you want instant hot water, you install a simple bypass valve unit.  The pump...

I keep these around mainly to open those dang plastic sealed containers that other tools come in.  But, they are useful for cutting just about anything and everything.

If you work with wood.  Buy a container of these. I have always used a needle and tweezers to get a splinter out.  These work 100 times better.  They are a super sharp pointed tool that is easy to grip.  I’m not sure why, but every splinter I’ve had since I started using these has been relatively easy to remove.   Another must if you...

Not a tool, but something I wished I would have known about earlier.  This compound is made up of crushed teflon tape and some other goopy stuff.  After reading about it, I bought a small container and tried it.  I have NEVER had a leak on any fitting after using it.  It is amazing!

One of my first purchases before starting construction was a cordless angle drill.  I like it and it’s good for drilling most holes, but there are times you need a good beast of drill.  This is one of thoseI researched the drill that would give me the most bang for the buck and ended up with this Makita.  It has worked flawlessly for me.  I...

I am learning as I remodel.  I have always used a spade bit to drill holes for wiring and plumbing.  When I visited a construction site, I noticed the electrician using a self-feeding bet.  So, I bought one.  Wow, I didn’t know what I was missing.  They cut through wood like butter and pull themselves through the wood.  (Hmm… maybe that is why they call...

Again, not a tool, but I thought I should tell my online buddies about a cool gadget for the toilet.  During the covid pandemic toilet paper shortage, a friend told me about his bidet attachment.  He had lived in europe for a while and according to him, just about everybody over there has them. So, I ordered one.  It might not be my cup of...