Types of Kitchen Countertop Materials

Types of Kitchen Countertop Materials

Not long ago Houzz released their annual US Kitchen Trends Study.  And we learned that 9 out of 10 Americans are updating their kitchen countertops.  However there are many types of kitchen countertop materials.  From eco-friendly and natural stone to man-made,...
Benefits of Filtering Tap Water

Benefits of Filtering Tap Water

Whether you get city water, or have a well, you might not be aware of all of the benefits of filtering tap water.  We know the human body is composed of 60-70% water.  We’re taught that from a young age.  And water is more important than food, because we can go...
Alternatives for Wood

Alternatives for Wood

The cost of lumber, since mid-2020, has been rising.  At first it was slow and steady.  But then in September 2020 lumber saw a big jump.  For instance, comparing lumber prices from September 2019 to September 2020, there was a 138% increase.  And initially the high...
Dewalt Impact Driver

Dewalt Impact Driver

For the past couple of weeks I’ve been covering some of our favorite tools at Daystar Handyman.  So this will be a continuation of that with the Dewalt impact driver. In 1994 Dewalt paved the way for cordless tools, including the impact driver.  However, it...
At Home Valentine’s Day Ideas

At Home Valentine’s Day Ideas

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you might be sweating about what to get, or do, for your significant other.  While other people seem to have it all under control, giving the perfect gift has never been your forte.  So just keep scrolling, and...
Gerber Multi Tool

Gerber Multi Tool

Today I’m going to present another favorite tool we use daily at Daystar Handyman.  It’s the Gerber multi tool.  Although it could also be called the Gerber multi plier tool.  And if you follow me, you might remember that I mentioned it in an earlier post....
Ideas for Kitchen Renovations

Ideas for Kitchen Renovations

Since Covid, home improvement has been a ~ $400 billion industry, and growing.  And it’s no wonder.  Many people have been working from home throughout the Pandemic.  In addition, the housing market exploded, with low rates and short supply.  Thus, it makes...
Oscillating Tool

Oscillating Tool

Today I’m going to feature a favorite tool we use at Daystar Handyman:  the oscillating tool.  There are a lot of oscillating multi-tools out there.  But the one that we are most familiar with is made by Dewalt.  And I mentioned it in a post in December...
New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home

Now that we’re heading into a new year, it’s the perfect time to work on any New Year’s resolutions for your home.  You know, projects that may need to be done.  Or any fun things you want to do. Obviously doing any maintenance on your house would...