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January 28th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
Drilling without splinters! Drilling a hole completely through a piece of stock is going to leave an edge that is rough and splintery on the way out. In order to create a hole that is clean, you should look for the point of the bit as it is piercing through the back side of your [...]
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How to Fix a Hole in the Wall Holes in the wall are pretty shocking when it happens, but luckily, this is a fix that most people can do on their own. There are a few exceptions, such as if the hole is overly large or if there may be underlying damage that is structural. However, in most...... -
How to Replace a Window Replacing your windows can bring numerous benefits to your home. Not only will they look nicer and add value to your property, but you can also gain significant energy savings. Most new windows are now heat and cold efficient and will greatly reduce the amount of drafts coming in as...... -
Tools for the Carpenter The well versed carpenter has many tools in his possession to help with his or her trade. Without these proper tools, the carpenter can not do his task or complete their project. Those new to the hobby will want to find and buy all at once the tools that are...... -
Drill Types Whether you are working on a production floor or just around your own house, drills can help to provide a variety of different assistance in creating and repairing different projects. Drills are one of the power tools that is used the most, and there are a number of different drill...... -
Easy Tips for Better Hammering There is a multitude of different ways that you can improve your hammering, or just make working with a hammer easier for you. If you are into home improvement or wood working, then you probably end up working with a hammer a lot, and there is always room for improvement.......
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January 27th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
Here are some tips for getting the most out of your use of epoxy. How much material needs to be purchased? – A single gallon worth of epoxy is going to be capable of covering 12.8 feet square with a 1/8 inch thickness, or 6.4 feet square with a 1/4 inch thickness. How much temperature [...]
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Repairing Cracks in Walls If you have an older home that has some structural damage, or if you are starting to notice tiny cracks in the walls, the time to fix these is now, before they get any worse. If the crack is serious, you may need to get the help of a professional,...... -
How to Update Bathroom Cabinetry Whether you have only a little bathroom cabinetry or a large vanity and other cabinets throughout the room, updating the cabinetry can refresh your bathroom in the absence of a total remodel. Bathroom cabinets can start looking worn prematurely, usually much faster than kitchen cabinets, because of all the moisture...... -
Taking Care of Stained Wooden Floors Whether you live in an old house that has original wooden floors, or if you have a pet problem with staining, taking care of stained wooden floors doesn’t have to be difficult. Before you think about replacing expensive wooden floors, there are a few options that you can try that...... -
A Liquid Wrench For Every Job Liquid Wrench, a company that's been in business since 1941, knows how to make products people really need and use. Their product line includes lubricants, penetrating oils and protectants for people who know that one product can't do everything. While some products on the market today are hyped as all-purpose...... -
Refacing Kitchen Cabinets: New Cabinets on a Budget Replacing kitchen cabinets can cost at least a few thousand dollars, but refacing kitchen cabinets can cost a great deal less. Refacing kitchen cabinets is a great option when you can't or don't want to refinish. If your cabinets aren't wood, you can't simply refinish them. And if the doors......
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January 26th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
Here is a two part guide to adhesives that you can use for home repair, building and other DIY projects. Using the right adhesive is an important part of getting the best results in your do it yourself projects, so consult this guide when you aren’t sure which adhesive is going to best meet your [...]
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The Amazing Versatility of the Black & Decker Flex360 When it comes to guys, there are few things which are more impressive than a good tool. Whenever a new tool hits the market, there are some guys who are sure to want it right away. There are others who will wait until there is something which is highly...... -
Skil 18V Circular Saw Product Review This review is for the Skil 18v, which is a cordless circular saw that comes in the Skil combo kit #2895LI-20. The saws own model number is 5995. The 5995 has very good stats for a homeowner/do-it-yourselfer’s circular saw. The 0 load rpm is 4200, and the unit only weighs...... -
What to Do in Household Emergencies pt 2 of 2 As we mentioned before, there are a number of household emergencies that are unfortunately common occurrences. Knowing what can be done to address them will be able to save money, manpower and even lives, believe it or not. In the last part of this series we touched on electricity, electric...... -
Buying Guide for a Stud Finder A stud is an upright piece of wood that is used to create the frame of your home. Most people really do not ever need to deal with these studs, but when you want to anchor an oversized mirror or picture frame or a piece of furniture such as a...... -
Selecting the Right Glue pt 1 Ever since the first type of glue was ever patented, back in the 1700s, glue is a product that has been used for a variety of different purposes and on a wide variety of different products. There is a wide variety of different glue products that exist on the market......
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January 25th, 2012 — Handy Man, Product Reviews, Tools
When it comes to guys, there are few things which are more impressive than a good tool. Whenever a new tool hits the market, there are some guys who are sure to want it right away. There are others who will wait until there is something which is highly useful and a great value. The [...]
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The Basics of Drilling 3 Drilling without splinters! Drilling a hole completely through a piece of stock is going to leave an edge that is rough and splintery on the way out. In order to create a hole that is clean, you should look for the point of the bit as it is piercing through...... -
Easy Home Improvement Projects Fixing up your very own home with some easy home improvement projects can be enjoyable as well as profitable, even when you are only making a few easy home improvement changes in your space. There are several different touches that you can implement to your bathroom or your kitchen in...... -
Lots of Tool Tips Another Nutty Trick Let us say that you need to remove a nut with the use of an open end wrench but the wrench is too large for the nut. When you can do is insert a coin or a washer in between the nut and the wrench. The coin...... -
A Liquid Wrench For Every Job Liquid Wrench, a company that's been in business since 1941, knows how to make products people really need and use. Their product line includes lubricants, penetrating oils and protectants for people who know that one product can't do everything. While some products on the market today are hyped as all-purpose...... -
Tool Box Essentials pt 2 It does not matter where you are living, or whether you are renting or owning your home. If you have four walls as well as a roof, then you are eventually going to have something that requires repairing, installing or updating. Having the right tools makes all the difference in......
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January 22nd, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
January 16th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
January 6th, 2012 — Handy Man, Tools
Having the right screwdriver on you can make most screwing jobs a lot simpler. A basic set of screwdrivers should include four standard slot tip screw drivers and four standard cross tip or Phillips screwdrivers, each with a different shaft length and a different blade size. Larger sets may contain a number of other types [...]
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Screws and Screwdrivers 101 Handling your Tools with Care Treat Your Tools Right - When you are using a screwdriver for a purpose that it was not meant for, you are risking causing damage to the tool as well as to yourself. You should try not to use the screwdriver as if it were...... -
Fixing a Leaky Faucet At best, a leaking faucet is more than capable of being annoying. At worst, a leaking faucet is capable of being extremely wasteful. The sound of water as it continuously drips into a sink can be completely maddening over time. Luckily, the fix required for repairing a leaky faucet is...... -
Basic Tools – A Home Repair Guide Anyone who has had to hire someone to perform a simple home repair for them knows that it’s just not worth it. Repair services charge a lot to fix even the most basic problems, and if you have a major issue then it’s that much worse. Many people have been...... -
Safety for Power Tools Avoiding Accidents Whenever you are using a power tool, you need to make your main concern safety above all else. You should be paying attention to the following power tool safety rules because they may just safe your life, or your fingers, some day. Make sure that you read, completely...... -
Which Woodworking Power Tools you Need It can become extremely easy for someone like you to get confused by the incredible number of different tools that are out there for a myriad of purposes, including woodworking power tools which are designed to specifically suit the needs of people that work with wood. If you are brand......
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December 31st, 2011 — Handy Man, Tools
December 30th, 2011 — construction, Handy Man, Tools
A skidsteer loader is a piece of heavy equipment that’s much smaller than other similar pieces of equipment you might find in area where there’s construction and earth moving taking place. They appear similar to a front loader, which is another type of tractor, except for their size. Their small size allows them to be [...]
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Choose the Best Pressure Washer for Your Needs The best pressure washer for you needs is the one that's affordable and does everything you need it to do. Pressure washers come in two types--those designed for residential use, and commercial models. Unless you plan to run a pressure washing business, you don't need a commercial model. And in...... -
Features of Dozers Dozers have been used since the 1920s and are now an integral piece of earth-moving equipment. You'll find them at almost every job site and construction site, used with backhoes, cranes, excavators, rough-terrain forklifts and front loaders. Dozers are also often used in farming. Bulldozers are similar to crawler tractors...... -
The Basics of Drilling Hold the drill properly! If you want to drill a much straighter hole and to avoid breaking your drill bits, you need to hold the drill in such a way that the force you are exerting is going to help you push the bit directly straight into the wall. You...... -
Choosing a Pipe Threader Choosing a pipe threader starts with understanding how you want to use the equipment. Also known as a rigid pipe threader, this type of electrical machinery is used to add threads to the end of a pipe. The different choices are sizes of equipment for different sizes of pipe and...... -
Ladder Safety and Use Guide Even people who have been in the business for many years sometimes allow their common sense to get away from them when it comes to ladder safety and proper usage of a ladder. Sometimes people become more concerned with getting a job done for the sake of speed without spending......
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December 29th, 2011 — Handy Man, Remove, Tools