Everyone knows the best tool for the job is the one that’s there and can get the job done. This life hack is great for the apocalypse or just a family camping trip where someone forgot to bring a can opener. Of course you could use your standard military issue P-38… unless you don’t have […]
How to build a backyard shooting range
If you’ve ever spent much time at a public shooting range, you’ll probably wish you had a private shooting range. Nothing beat the comfort and privacy of home, and it’s not that hard to build your own range if you’re fortunate enough to have enough room. Jim Thomas shows how he built his small DIY […]
The best way to survive a grenade blast
Mark Rober and the Backyard Scientist team up to experiment with grenade blasts. If two live grenades are dropped, one on land and one in a pool, where should you go? While projectiles lose almost all momentum within a few inches of water, shock waves are a completely different story. Watch the video to see […]
Is the “world’s greatest axe” really better than a traditional splitting maul?
Axe technology has remained relatively constant for centuries. Now it seems like there’s a new “world’s greatest axe” being sold every week. Wranglestar takes a closer look at the Chopper 1, a $100 splitter with a few moving parts in its head. According to the Chopper 1 website, “The Chopper 1 Axe takes the frustration […]
Simple shed slides apart, transforms into a BBQ lover’s dream
If you love BBQ, you’re going to love this incredible backyard accessory. What looks like a simple wooden shed is actually a BBQ lover’s dream in disguise. Watch as the shed slides apart to transform into the perfect backyard recreation center. This little hut has everything from the grill and beer to darts and yard […]
How To Make A Homemade Fly Trap For House Flies, Fruit Flies, And More
We’ll help you build a homemade fly trap that’s safer and more effective than many store-bought solutions. Flies are one of the most common pests around the globe, but with a little knowledge you can keep those annoying bugs out of your home. The house fly and fruit fly are two of the most common […]
Expanding resin holds a post like concrete but sets in just 3 minutes
Sika Post Fix is a great alternative to instant concrete for simple jobs like planting a post. The expanding polyurethane resin rapidly fills the hole around the post in just a few seconds and will set in just 3 minutes. Any excess material that expands beyond the edge of the hole can be cut away […]
Life hack keeps your house warm while lowering the heating bill
It’s been a frigid winter, and most people have the heating bill to prove it. Here’s a simple life hack that helps keep your house warm while you dry your clothes. You’ll need the following items, Electric dryer Large plastic bucket, bin, or trash can Drill Dryer dock Water Watch the full video below to […]
Drink expert explains why you’ve been pouring beer wrong your whole life
Max Bakker, a Master Cicerone, explains why we’ve been pouring beer wrong our whole lives. For those who don’t know (ourselves included), a Master Cicerone is the fourth and highest level of beer “sommelier,” a trained professional with “exceptional understanding” of brewing, drinking, and pairing beer who has encyclopedic knowledge of commercial beverages. According to […]
Master chef shares his secret for making the perfect skillet steak every time
Gordon Ramsay is a master chef and has received Michelin stars to prove it. His restaurants are considered to be some of the best in the world, so a lot of people might be curious how he makes a great steak at home. I would have thrown it on the grill but Ramsay says to […]