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The Utah DOT is the final boss of snow removal.

The Utah DOT is the final boss of snow removal.

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This is the kind of idea you have when you’re having a few garage beers with your buddies and something clicks. “What if you could use air hockey technology to move furniture” 💡 Then, somebody actually took the idea to market. Bravo.

This is the kind of idea you have when you’re having a few garage beers with your buddies and something clicks. “What if you could use air hockey technology to move furniture” 💡 Then, somebody actually took the idea to market. Bravo.

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I got my first born this little pink tundra power wheel 2 summers ago. She was hesitant at first but then learned how to drive it and it became her favorite toy. She rode it into the ground and the batteries were dying and motors burned up so I upgraded to a larger 24v power wheel. I waiting until she went to sleep and assembled it to surprise her the next morning. No birthday or holiday, just a random Wednesday “I love you present”. Her face lit up when she saw it. Made it all worth it. Now with her little sister in the mix, it’s been a ton of fun to watch them bond over power wheel road trips around the yard. I would have killed to have 2 power wheels before my 4th bday and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t living vicariously through my daughters.

I got my first born this little pink tundra power wheel 2 summers ago. She was hesitant at first but then learned how to drive it and it became her favorite toy. She rode it into the ground and the batteries were dying and motors burned up so I upgraded to a larger 24v power wheel. I waiting until she went to sleep and assembled it to surprise her the next morning. No birthday or holiday, just a random Wednesday “I love you present”. Her face lit up when she saw it. Made it all worth it. Now with her little sister in the mix, it’s been a ton of fun to watch them bond over power wheel road trips around the yard. I would have killed to have 2 power wheels before my 4th bday and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t living vicariously through my daughters.

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If you’ve ever been curious how those trendy reeded doors are made. - Resaw solid stock. - Glue thin panel together. - Laminate to 3/4” substrate. - Sand. - Machine reeded pattern (1 hr per panel) - Cut out door panels. - Door assembly. This is what makes them $150/sf.

If you’ve ever been curious how those trendy reeded doors are made. - Resaw solid stock. - Glue thin panel together. - Laminate to 3/4” substrate. - Sand. - Machine reeded pattern (1 hr per panel) - Cut out door panels. - Door assembly. This is what makes them $150/sf.

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I can’t really comprehend this art form but the signs this dude makes are incredible.

I can’t really comprehend this art form but the signs this dude makes are incredible.

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This stink bug is with the CIA.

This stink bug is with the CIA.

772,233 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce

No way these dudes are hanging drywall this fast day in and day out.

No way these dudes are hanging drywall this fast day in and day out.

14,053,676 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

House flipping culture has gotten out of hand. “Let’s come in at 200k, cover the kitchen with stickers and sell for $500k.” Lipstick on a pig big time.

House flipping culture has gotten out of hand. “Let’s come in at 200k, cover the kitchen with stickers and sell for $500k.” Lipstick on a pig big time.

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I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Watching masters at their craft never gets old.

I’ve said it once and I’ll say it again. Watching masters at their craft never gets old.

3,356,513 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

These golf sim kits are pretty slick. If you knew what you were doing you could probably get this built in a long weekend. Full blown golf cabin in your back yard.

These golf sim kits are pretty slick. If you knew what you were doing you could probably get this built in a long weekend. Full blown golf cabin in your back yard.

1,053,337 görüntüleme • 7 ay önce

Client: “Yeah, I think we want to go labor only to save a few bucks, we can grab material” Contractor: “No problem. While you’re out can you basically start your own business to provide everything else we need to get your job done since we’re labor only?” Client: “Uhhhhh…”

Client: “Yeah, I think we want to go labor only to save a few bucks, we can grab material” Contractor: “No problem. While you’re out can you basically start your own business to provide everything else we need to get your job done since we’re labor only?” Client: “Uhhhhh…”

725,037 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce

If CAT sold tickets to their live demos I bet wives would be without husbands and children would be without fathers. All men would just go hit the CAT demo for happy hour every night. It’s probably better this way.

If CAT sold tickets to their live demos I bet wives would be without husbands and children would be without fathers. All men would just go hit the CAT demo for happy hour every night. It’s probably better this way.

2,195,199 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

“ChatGPT, create house plans for me. Make no mistakes.”

“ChatGPT, create house plans for me. Make no mistakes.”

756,403 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

Stiletto hammers are the holy grail for a lot of framers. I’m sure they are great tools but they come at a premium. More of a status thing in my opinion. I stumbled across Boss hammers and was impressed with how much thought they put into their hammer. I’m not a framer but I haven’t seen anything like it before. This feels like the difference between a master at his trade designing and selling a product vs. a corporation pushing a status symbol. What do you all you construction guys and gals think of this?

Stiletto hammers are the holy grail for a lot of framers. I’m sure they are great tools but they come at a premium. More of a status thing in my opinion. I stumbled across Boss hammers and was impressed with how much thought they put into their hammer. I’m not a framer but I haven’t seen anything like it before. This feels like the difference between a master at his trade designing and selling a product vs. a corporation pushing a status symbol. What do you all you construction guys and gals think of this?

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If you own a Home Services business and you’re pricing by the hour STOP. In home services there is a pricing paradox that occurs when quoting a job for a customer. Customers want the work performed to high quality standards and also done in a timely manner. Often as quickly as possible. Signaling that they value time. However, the second a plumber, electrician, HVAC contractor, etc gets the work done in less time that the customer anticipated, they have a problem with the price. Assuming they should be charged less because it took less time. That’s now how things work. You’re paying for experience and craftsmanship not an hourly rate. Contractors should be incentivized to maximize adding value to their customers. Not drag things out (or cut corners) because they need to hit a labor target. You’re holding back your talented team who could get the job done more efficiently if they were incentivized properly. You’re also backing yourself into a corner with customers by anchoring them with a labor allowance. Price by the job not the hour.

If you own a Home Services business and you’re pricing by the hour STOP. In home services there is a pricing paradox that occurs when quoting a job for a customer. Customers want the work performed to high quality standards and also done in a timely manner. Often as quickly as possible. Signaling that they value time. However, the second a plumber, electrician, HVAC contractor, etc gets the work done in less time that the customer anticipated, they have a problem with the price. Assuming they should be charged less because it took less time. That’s now how things work. You’re paying for experience and craftsmanship not an hourly rate. Contractors should be incentivized to maximize adding value to their customers. Not drag things out (or cut corners) because they need to hit a labor target. You’re holding back your talented team who could get the job done more efficiently if they were incentivized properly. You’re also backing yourself into a corner with customers by anchoring them with a labor allowance. Price by the job not the hour.

1,745,355 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

The crawler-transporter might be equally as impressive as the rocket itself. Each track pad is 2,000 lbs and it gets 32 feet per gallon of diesel. Incredible piece of equipment.

The crawler-transporter might be equally as impressive as the rocket itself. Each track pad is 2,000 lbs and it gets 32 feet per gallon of diesel. Incredible piece of equipment.

455,973 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce

When you’re a Home Depot guy and you have to go to Lowes. We’ve all been there.

When you’re a Home Depot guy and you have to go to Lowes. We’ve all been there.

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If they ever start selling these at Home Depot my HOA better amend the bylaws to allow CAT Snowblower street parking.

If they ever start selling these at Home Depot my HOA better amend the bylaws to allow CAT Snowblower street parking.

614,758 görüntüleme • 10 ay önce

Amish guys will find any way to “Amish-ify” a piece of equipment to enjoy the conveniences of modern machinery without breaking the rule of the church. Very kind, smart, and fascinating people.

Amish guys will find any way to “Amish-ify” a piece of equipment to enjoy the conveniences of modern machinery without breaking the rule of the church. Very kind, smart, and fascinating people.

496,939 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce

Make cars analog again. I want knobs, switches, latches, catches, and the sounds and enjoyment that go with it. I want less screens in my life and more buttons. How do we make this happen?

Make cars analog again. I want knobs, switches, latches, catches, and the sounds and enjoyment that go with it. I want less screens in my life and more buttons. How do we make this happen?

639,775 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

How much do ironworkers make? These guys are nuts.

How much do ironworkers make? These guys are nuts.

528,111 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce

This guy is an absolute wizard with transmissions. It’s fun to watch his tear down videos and explanations. I can’t help but wonder if he’s under charging at $1,000 for a total rebuild. What does the business side of you think and what does the customer side of you think?

This guy is an absolute wizard with transmissions. It’s fun to watch his tear down videos and explanations. I can’t help but wonder if he’s under charging at $1,000 for a total rebuild. What does the business side of you think and what does the customer side of you think?

225,046 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce

Build furniture from oak. Stick it in an ammonia chamber. Give it a few hours. The tannins in the wood react with the ammonia and the longer you leave it in there can take the color from brown, to grey, to black. Finish it with some wax and you’re good to go.

Build furniture from oak. Stick it in an ammonia chamber. Give it a few hours. The tannins in the wood react with the ammonia and the longer you leave it in there can take the color from brown, to grey, to black. Finish it with some wax and you’re good to go.

147,114 görüntüleme • 5 ay önce