I have over 9 years of experience as a freelance writer. A former remodeling contractor, I write about DIY projects, video games, fiction, and weird historical facts.
What Are Toilets Made Out Of?
The vast majority of modern toilets are made of the same, single material. I spoke with two experts to learn why.
Are Game Unions about to Level Up?
A feature article looking at the next stage in the video game industry's steps toward wider unionization. Includes research into the Microsoft neutrality agreement with the CWA, and comments I sourced from the Executive Director of the IGDA.
I also formatted and posted the article through WordPress.
Sheetrock vs. Drywall: What Are the Differences?
There are many ways to describe drywall, often varying by the trade involved. The delivery truck might carry “Sheetrock,” the installers may hang “drywall,” and the mud crew works with “wallboard.” We’ll look at where all of these names come from and explore and differences between them. And I’ll share my own (very personal) reason for preferring one term over the others.
A Successful Scoping Down: Controlling Expectations in a Game Jam
One of the most common hurdles faced by game jams teams is the challenge of “scoping down” their expectations in the face of real-world limitations.
5 Types of Furnaces
An exploration of the types of furnaces most commonly found in American homes.
How To Tell If an Apple AirTag Is Tracking You and What To Do About It
Although rare, Apple AirTags have been misused for nefarious purposes. They’ve been used by car thieves and stalkers and have even been involved in at least one killing.
Here's a rundown of what you need to know about these devices, and how you can protect yourself from their misuse.
DeWalt Recalling 1.4 Million Miter Saws Amid Safety Concerns
A summary of the August, 2022, recall of three popular DeWalt miter saws.
6 Practical Tips for Small Business Roofers
Running a small roofing business is hard work. The labor of roof repair and installations is tough enough, but when you add the paperwork of payroll, marketing, job management and everything else that comes along with running a small business, it can be overwhelming. While every day might not be smooth sailing, here are six tips that can at least make things a little easier for small business roofers.
What Is the Freon Phaseout (and Why You Should Care)
A reader-friendly summary of how the Freon phaseout affects homeowners.
What Are Brushless Motor Tools and Are They Right for You?
If you’ve ever shopped for a cordless power tool, you’ve no doubt seen advertisements touting brushless motors. So, just what is a brushless motor, and is it worth the added price?
Smart home upgrades can boost value without raising building costs
[This article was ghost written for Samsung.] Smart home upgrades might be easy to dismiss as a cuttable cost. But many builders are finding that smart home options add tremendous value at a minimal additional cost.
Amenity trends that will keep millennials happy and renting for a long time
[This article was ghost written for Samsung.] An extraordinary opportunity exists right now for builders to load rental properties with amenity trends that will drive consistent, long-term demand, and it centers around satisfying millennials.
Night-Lighting: The Controversy over LEDs Disrupting Sleep
Recently you may have heard some buzz about LED lights interfering with sleep patterns. It’s true that excessive nighttime exposure to blue or white LED lighting can disrupt human sleep cycles, but how much of this press coverage is hype and how much is actual science?
What Ignites Your Lights? Ballasts vs. Drivers
Unlike the simple heated filament of incandescent lights, both LEDs and fluorescents require a buffer between the lamps and the raw power supply. Fluorescents use ballasts, while LEDs use drivers. (LED drivers can be considered ballasts as well, but most documentation ...