Category Archives: Tools

Continuing with tech related posts, we just switched our administrative staff from Blackberry to Andriod based smartphones. The Android platform and new phones like the Droid X and Droid Incredible are the next generation of smartphones. Better screens, better hardware, … Continue reading →

We have been integrating Evernote, a handy free application, into our capture of information for various different  media types. What’s so special about Evernote? It works everywhere, via web, desktop or smartphone (iPhone, Andriod, and Blackberry). It allows you to … Continue reading →

Need to figure out how many concrete sacks are in a yard, or compare if it’s better to hand mix, deliver, or pump concrete. Here is a handy tool that calculates cubic yardage, footage, and cost for various sizes of … Continue reading →

There’s no better “green” lawn mower than an old fashion reel mower. Trouble is, reel mowers can be a lot of extra effor and take extra sharpening of the blades to be effective. New reel mower designs are solving some … Continue reading →

Geographic information systems (GIS), are a really valuable tool for planning projects. Most GIS applications available from local counties and cities are web-based interactive mapping applications that allow you to search for a property parcel and view key information like … Continue reading →

Shindaiwa has an interesting trimmer tool available that has interchangeable heads. Instead of having a separate weed eater, pole saw and pole trimmer, use the same engine body unit and swap out different attachments with a quick connector. This could … Continue reading →