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Handytweets

  1. For all you threatened by Irene, here's my list that got me through a few hurricanes. bit.ly/a25xZf
  2. Just a few hours left to win the @gorillaglue prize pack! #fb
  3. Check out our 1st giveaway thanks to @gorillaglue Get more details at hm-cm.com/shophacks.html
  4. Cluster Bomb - A disorganized mess that actually serves a purpose #handynglish #fb
  5. Here's a quick run down on hinges, just in case you were wondering. http://bit.ly/mK4qLn #fb
  6. Here's a way to lay new tile without chipping up the old http://youtu.be/0M5p4waRZ5s
  7. Chimplify – To make so simple that a chimpanzee could understand or do it. #fb #handynglish
  8. Cheese Factor – A scaled measurement (1-10) judging how far one’s undies have crept up one’s crack. #handynglish #fb
  9. Break your crayons – Letting something upset you; updated version of blubbering over spilled milk. #handynglish #fb
  10. Do you want to salvage that old formica countertop? Check out this slick trick to do it cheap and easy. http://bit.ly/dGLwtP
  11. February was a disaster, so things should get back on track for March. We'll see #fb
  12. Have you ever wondered why wood sizes are not exactly what they say they are? Here's a handy chart for wood dimensions. http://bit.ly/gSvhFs
  13. Do you ever get stuck trying to use a fastener that's so small, you can't get a screwdriver or hammer on it? http://bit.ly/gJEaTj
  14. Here's the first Shop Hack of 2011. If you have problems using tiny fasteners, try this one! http://bit.ly/giVovR
  15. Had to postpone this weekend's shoot, but that's not going to stop the latest Shop Hack from going up next week! #fb
  16. Here's the first post of 2011, and the exciting news from The Handyman http://bit.ly/ewvCXx
  17. Here's the first post of 2011, and the exciting news from The Handyman http://bit.ly/ewvCXx
  18. Happy New Year to all! We're looking forward to a great 2011, with tons of new things from The Handyman for the Common Man. #fb
  19. Well folks, it's just about time to ring in the New Year! Put down the tools, step away from the workbench and take the off. #fb