Recent content by ThePenguin

Wow. That poor thing must have been on death's doorstop. 15 lbs? I've spent enough on my cats to own a small percentage of my vet. It's heartwarming to see that other people consider their dogs/cats as members of their family. Keep the stories and pictures coming!

Supply Buy must have screwed up a bunch of prices. I just ordered the 14 gallon Rigid shop vac. I wonder how long before the order is cancelled. Or perhaps some small number make it through the system.

Hopefully I purchased most of my Craftsman tools when they were still US made. If all you need are basic tools to use around the house infrequently, the cheaper ones will probably last a lifetime. I'm happy with my $20 dremel-like 100 piece tool kit that I bought at Costco. I've used it three...

I not only have bifocals, but two years ago I also got a second pair of glasses for using at work (staring at two monitors). And a lot of the documentation is using smaller and smaller fonts. I blame it on all the damn 20 year olds that work at tech companies. And also people are using gray...

Sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. She looks very sweet. I have been through some heartbreaking losses of my pets and I know what you are going through. Try to remember all the good times you had together. Get out the pictures and relive those memories. Celebrate what you shared...

Continue cleaning it up; take pics of the two motorcycles and post on craigslist; clean up the waterbed I took down yesterday and post that to craigslist too. My 2010 New Years resolution of being able to get the car in there was delayed by 8 months due to broken shoulder. The bigger problem...

I've thought about metal, but it will cut out all the light. I don't want those ugly silver things. The while and smoke grey panels cut out about 60-75% of the light and there are green panels. The existing panels are mostlhy flat with some ridges in them every 8" or so. They are laid out on...

I bought the house in 1997 and after 14+ years, the screened in porch roof needs to be replaced. It currently has some white panels on it. They are very brittle (I'm surprised none of the critters scampering across it have fallen through) and leaked pretty bad this winter. I live in Northern...

I am in that same position: I can afford to spend more $$ to support local businesses and I strive to avoid the large chains. But try FINDING products made in USA! Like a bedside lamp (I want one I like, though). Or a decent wool blanket. I did find a nice bed that is made in US. I support...

I have three cats. It's just me and the cats. And the fish. And the geckos. Cats and dogs have short lives compared to humans and most likely you will have to deal with losing one of your family members. I've lost several cats and have been heart broken. I have a hard time dealing with...

It sounds like the HF website is broken if it actually allowed you to enter five free item coupons without complaining. Did your order show all five free items at no cost?

Check out eevblog.com. There are a couple of episodes on multimeters. The $50 shootout and the $100 shootout. I have a Sears Craftsman that was around $30. It's fine for checking batteries, checking 120 v outlets and light switches. From following along here, I would say that Fluke is to...