🔧 “Let’s Try It!” — What I’m Testing This Week
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Hey there, folks — Less Tryit here. This week I’m putting a cordless drill to the test. Why a drill? ‘Cause whether it's hanging a shelf, tightening a door hinge, or building a birdhouse with the grandkids — a good drill earns its keep. You don’t need fancy specs, you need something that works in the real world.
I’m testing it under real-use conditions: drilling into wood, drywall, and even some old metal pieces from the barn. I’ll report back when the bits heat up, screws strip, or — fingers crossed — everything works smooth as butter.
🔗 Quick read before you buy: “Best Cordless Drills for Homeowners in 2025” — a solid roundup of top drills, batteries, and value-for-money picks.
🌡️ Home Comfort Made Simple — Smart Thermostats for Everyday Living
Cold mornings driving you back under the covers? I get it. This week I dove into the world of smart thermostats to see if they’re worth the fuss — especially for folks like us who prefer practical, no-nonsense tools.
Why it’s worth a second look:
Smart thermostats can cut heating/cooling bills by up to 10–15% thanks to auto-adjustments.
👉 Learn more: Boomset+2Smart Home World
They let you control your home’s temperature remotely — so whether you’re out or in the recliner with coffee, you stay comfy.
👉 Abt.com
If you’re handy enough to change a lightbulb, you can probably install one of these with a bit of patience.
🔗 Read more: Smart Thermostats for Home — Benefits & Buying Guide from the smart-home experts at EdgeAnt.
🧰 DIY Trick of the Day — Quick Fix: Tighten That Squeaky Door
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Got a door that squeaks every time you open it? Here’s a quick, Less-style fix:
Steps:
Grab your cordless drill (or any screw driver).
Tighten the hinge screws — most of the time it’s just them loosening over time.
If that doesn’t help, swap in new shorter screws (just long enough to catch the frame).
✅ Works great, costs nothing more than a drill bit and a few minutes.
✅ I learned this back when I was a shop teacher — broken door = drafty house or worse winter chill.
🔍 What I’m Watching (So You Don’t Have To) — Tool & Gadget Rundown
Here are a few resources I bookmarked this week while sipping my morning coffee:
Best Cordless Drills 2025 — a detailed comparison of drills for home use, from budget to premium.
👉 Learn more: Pro Tool Reviews
Choosing the Right Smart Thermostat — a guide that explains what to look for before you take the plunge.
👉 Learn more: Journeyman HQ
If you’re considering a tool or gadget, I suggest reading those first. Saves time, money, and — trust me — beard hairs (I almost drilled through my workbench last week).
❤️ Grandpa’s Garage Philosophy — Why Tryit Matters More Than Perfect
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Look — this old garage of mine is full of gadgets that flopped, broke, or exploded (yes, really). But each failure taught me something better than any manual could. Here’s what I believe:
If it works for this old-timer, it’ll work for you.
Don’t overthink it. Sometimes just jumping in and experimenting gives better results than reading 10 specs sheets.
Mistakes make memories. Whether it’s a botched drill or a leaning bookshelf, heck — those stories become folklore.
So next time you’re staring at a gadget and thinking “nah,” ask yourself: what’s the worst that could happen? And then say it with me: “Let’s try it!”
✅ Closing — What’s Next & How to Follow Along
If this week’s bulletin sparked a bit of curiosity (or a familiar tinkering itch), grab a tool — or a thermostat — and give it a whirl. I’ll be back next week with more tests, fixes, and probably at least one “oops” to laugh about.
Keep your toolbox handy, your coffee hotter, and your sense of curiosity alive. Until next time…
“You never know until you try!”
— Less
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