There are millions of tools on the tool aisle, or so it seems. Power tools, hand tools, pneumatic tools, multi-tools, hybrid tools, and so on. Brain freeze takes over, and you purchase the wrong tool for the job. This mistake can compromise the quality of your work...
Southern California’s climate is almost a near-perfect match for the freesia. These fragrant, low-maintenance flowers are native to the Cape Floristic Region in South Africa, a Mediterranean climate with: Cool, moist winters Warm, dry springs Hot, dry summers...
The table saw is an indispensable woodworking tool. It’s also the most dangerous, causing about 42% of woodworker injuries. A common failure is kickback. When the wood binds or pinches and is expelled backward, it can pull the operator’s hand into the...
Gazanias evolved in rocky, drought-prone regions of South Africa. Once established, many varieties need only rainfall to thrive. They’re God’s gift to lazy Southern California gardeners — a stunning, low-maintenance, nearly year-round bloom. There are over...
There’s an easy way and a hard way to locate the perfect Christmas tree. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation showed us the hard way. It’s a how-to of what not to do. The easy way is to head to your local home and garden center and choose a tree —...
