Looking for something that's fun to do? Take a trip to the hardware store. There are new tools, new techniques, new technologies, and lots of exciting new ideas that'll make you pause -- especially if you are a handyman without a cause. For projects, there are new paints and glues that accomplish things you thought they never could. And, over in the tool department, there are laser beams, stuff that talks and things that measure as you walk. And there's make- sense stuff like soft-jaw pliers and retractable tape that automatically marks off whatever you're measuring -- no pencils needed. And over in electronics, there's space-age programmable thermostats, electronic temperature probes for barbecuing, and water sensors that detect leaks. See what all the excitement is about at your local hardware store. And that's the On The House Tip for today.