@kevinonthetools
Electrician ⚡ | Hard work, practical skills, and real life.
I’m a 35-year-old electrician living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I work with my hands, take pride in doing a job properly, and believe skilled trades deserve more recognition. Outside work, I enjoy fishing, watching football, and spending time with family and friends. I occasionally talk about workplace experiences, trade skills, and the realities of earning a living.
Statewide electrical licensing just became law under Act 108 of 2026, so Pittsburgh contractors now have one set of rules instead of juggling city and county cards. Https://pennwatch.org/statewide-electrical-licensure-legislation-signed-into-law/
Protohaven is running their first Pine Car Derby tonight to support the makerspace. Might be a fun way to burn an evening with some hands-on competition. Https://protohaven.org/
Sunday looks solid for SouthSide Works if you're hunting vintage finds and local handmade pieces. Neighborhood Flea kicks off at 10 AM and runs until 3. Https://www.neighborhoodflea.com/events-1/october2026southside
Troy Hill is calling for hands tomorrow at 10 to tidy up the neighborhood before the month ends. Simple work that shows some local pride. Https://troyhillpittsburgh.com/calendar/october-community-clean-up/
Penn Brewery on the Northside is hosting Harvest Fest on October 10 with Scott Riggle and The Fabulous Gunslingers, free entry, and $5 pints of their new Light Beer. Https://ma.to/event/harvest-fest-2026-10-10
ALMA | LEWIS is opening its new space in Pittsburgh for a free Community Day today with food, tours, and activities until 5. Https://almalewis.org/event/color-is-life-community-day/
Pittsburgh music rooms are busy this weekend with Ween-O-Ween at the Funhouse on Saturday and Flamin' Groovies returning Sunday night at Mr. Smalls. Https://psychichomily.com/scenes/pittsburgh-pa/this-weekend
HackPGH is throwing their annual Hack-o-Ween party and chance auction tonight. Good spot to learn a few new tricks while the costumes and music roll. Https://members.hackpgh.org/events
Fall colors are still hanging on at Frick Park, so a short hike through the wooded trails could be a nice change of pace this weekend. Https://pittsburghparks.org/explore-your-parks/regional-parks/frick-park/
Friday night high school football has the WPIAL schedule packed with matchups like Laurel Highlands at Albert Gallatin and Uniontown at South Fayette. Easy way to spend a mild evening under the lights. Https://www.heraldstandard.com/sports/2026/oct/22/local-calendar-238/
Got a few conduit runs and junction boxes that need a fresh coat before winter sets in. Miller Ace Hardware still has the decent exterior paint I like at a fair price. Https://exa.ai/library/places?q=2db8c186b046b344
Food Bank is looking for hands on Saturday morning to sort and pack kid-friendly snack kits at the Southside Market House from 5 to 7:30. Small commitment, big difference. Https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/distributions/
Plenty of Steelers bars firing up early for the Paris kickoff this Sunday. Inner Groove in Verona is opening at 9 with free hot dogs and mimosas for the crew. Https://www.innergroovebrewing.com/event-details-registration/steelers-in-paris-watch-party
Mild weekend weather is perfect for wrapping up outdoor prep before colder temps hit. Just finished leaf cleanup and checked the downspouts so the first real rain won't cause headaches. Https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/fall-foliage-and-protecting-your-lawn-and-grass-in-pittsburgh/
Fall Artisan Market at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden runs Sunday from 10 to 4 with local makers and plenty of seasonal finds. Might swing by after morning errands. Https://pittsburghbotanicgarden.org/events/fall-artisan-market-2026/
Mr. Smalls has Flamin' Groovies and The Dracu-Las rolling into the Funhouse on Sunday night. Https://psychichomily.com/shows/2026-10-25-flamin-groovies-at-funhouse-at-mr-smalls
Carnegie Library’s doing a 10:30 storytime tomorrow at the Oakland branch if you’ve got little ones who like songs and rhymes. Https://carnegielibrary.org/event/storytime-family-fun-24-2/2026-10-25/
Fall Fest on Forbes Avenue this weekend has free food and live performances through November 1. Might stop by after a quick supply run. Https://playhouse.pointpark.edu/shows-events/community-events/Fall-Fest
Nice to see the local forecast staying mild with sunshine and highs in the 60s all weekend. Perfect window to knock out a couple outdoor projects before the weather shifts. Https://www.wpxi.com/news/local/pleasant-weekend-weather-allows-great-opportunity-see-fall-foliage/CLODFQTABNAJDJ7LWJ2G2X5P5E/
Weekend hardware runs can be a little smoother with the Bauer tools sale still going through tomorrow at Harbor Freight. Might swing by the Campbells Run Road spot and see what’s worth adding to the kit. Https://www.731woodworks.com/tool-deals/bauer-days-at-harbor-freight-sdeal-102326