Tool School: Ditch Your Notepad, and Say Hello to the Bosch Laser Measure

by Bruno Bornsztein Aug 29, 2018

Bosch Laser Measure paired with MeasureOn App — This post is sponsored by the Home Depot

Every once in a while I discover a gadget that does a lot more than I expected it to do. And the Bosch Laser Measure is definitely one of those. When I received a sample to review, my first thought was, "Great. I have thirteen tape measures on my workbench. What do I need this for?" But after trying it out, I've completely changed my mind. Now I'm thinking, "I have this thing. What do I need thirteen tape measures for?!"

The Bosch 165-ft. electronic laser measure surprised me by doing everything I needed it to do better than my existing tools, and by doing a few things I didn't know I needed (but I did)!

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Hole in Your Rubber? Caulk it.

by DIY Maven Dec 18, 2006

The washing instructions on most rubber-backed area rugs read, "Machine Wash Warm. Do Not Tumble Dry," or something to that effect. I consider these directions suggestions, as I machine dry my rubber-backed area rugs within an inch of their lives. The effect? Holes in the rubber. And sometimes, if I’m really lucky, rubber confetti sifting to the floor as I take my toasty rug from the drier.

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