Time was — that phrase meant pick up the pace — you’re moving too slow! Come Jan. 4, 2014, it will take on a new meaning — one with consequences and, at present, confusion....More

What do you get when sharing more than 1,900 exhibitors with more than 51,000 visitors? Sore feet! AHR, the 65th International Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration [and some plumbing too] Exposition was held January 21-23 in Dallas. Attending a show this large creates a need to select a select list of what you want to see and do....More

A friend sent me this link to an article about a $2.2 million grant awarded to a Univerasity of Toronto engineering team by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20121129-engineers-awarded-2-2.... (Read the article before you continue reading this column.)...More

Fishing and hunting clubs in remote locations where no electricity is available can present unique challenges for adding creature comforts. Maintaining the rustic appeal desired by their members is often a high priority. A huge snowfall caused the collapse of an old 1800s-era log cabin a few decades ago and in its place a new log cabin had been constructed by the members of the club....More

I received the following e-mail from an acquaintance that shall remain nameless: Knowing that when it comes to actually doing things around the house, I have no mechanical skills, would you suggest that I attempt changing the cartridge in my old Moen single-lever bathroom faucet, which is dripping steadily? My wife and daughters are questioning my manhood! Help!...More