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September 20th, 2009 — Handy Man, Tools
The best way to save money around the home is to tackle the home repair items yourself. Large jobs may be better suited for professionals, but there are plenty of tasks that can be tackled. The best way to be prepared is to have a well equipped tool chest. However, knowing what tools are good [...]
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Choosing Your Discount Power Tools Part of the reason that most people decide to do their own repairs and maintenance around the house is because it’s much cheaper than hiring someone else to do it. However, a lot of jobs require specialized tools, and power tools in particular can be very expensive. A lot of...... -
Garbage Disposal Repair The garbage disposal is a very simple machine. It consists of a heavy duty electric motor, a few gears, the housing, flanges, and of course, the teeth and blades which do the work. Despite being quite robust, garbage disposals can and do get clogged or jammed from time to time....... -
5 Top Power Tools to Own There are a few tools that your household should certainly never be without, so let us look at the top power tools that your home should always have. When you have even just the most basic power tools around your home in your garage or in your workshop, you can...... -
It Might Be Time to Consider DIY for Home Improvement When insurance deductibles become so high that it becomes impossible to make claims to repair blown down fences and make routine home improvements, or when the waiting list for contractor help becomes impossibly long, it might be time to consider getting things done yourself. In the age of big box...... -
How to Be Your Own Plumber The Easy Way Plumbing problems can be costly, but most of the time, they are relatively easy to fix, especially if you know what you’re doing. You can save thousands of dollars every year by learning how to be your own plumber and you’ll be gaining knowledge that can help you, especially in......
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September 10th, 2009 — Handy Man, Tools
Holding your Bits: If you want to keep your drill bits from bumping into one another and other tools, which could cost them their cutting edge in the process, then you should absolutely avoid storing them in any loose way. Instead, what you can do is either buy a bit holder from the hardware store [...]
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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....... -
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...... -
The Basics of Drilling 5 Buying a Drill: A good basic style electric drill is going to have a 3/8 inch chuck and VSR or variable speed reversing capabilities. Such a drill should be able to accept bits that have shanks up to the 3/8 inch point, and it should also allow you to control...... -
Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 5 Awl and Center Punch Continued - The awl is generally designed to have flat sides on its handle which makes it difficult if not impossible for the tool to roll away while sitting on a workspace. You should never hit an awl with a mallet or a hammer. Hand pressure......
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September 8th, 2009 — 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 Do I Install Under Cabinet Lighting I love my kitchen, I really do - it's just so dark over the countertops, which makes food preparation a bit dangerous. I've been looking into DIY under cabinet lighting options over the past couple of months and I think I've found a suitable option for our kitchen. Since we...... - 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......
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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...... - Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 5 Awl and Center Punch Continued - The awl is generally designed to have flat sides on its handle which makes it difficult if not impossible for the tool to roll away while sitting on a workspace. You should never hit an awl with a mallet or a hammer. Hand pressure......
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Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 1 Measuring tools are any devices that are designed to measure the height, the width, the length or the levelness. Layout tools are instruments that are used to create circles, angles, lines or to mark work pieces. Tools that the home mechanic may use will include tapes, rulers, squares, levels, dividers,......
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September 4th, 2009 — Handy Man, Tools
Replacing your Drill Chuck. If you are finding that the jaws of your trusty old drill chuck are simply not holding bits tightly anymore, it is time for you to replace your drill chuck with a brand new one. You can buy one that requires the use of a key, but there are also drill [...]
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How to Install Kitchen Cabinets Installing new kitchen cabinets is a great way to give an old kitchen a facelift. In addition to being more useful, new kitchen cabinets can add value to your home and make it look a lot nicer. Before we get started, let's make sure you have all the tools you'll...... - 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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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...... -
Beginners Guide to Wood Putty Most woodworkers that are novices do not realize how powerful wood putty can be. Most of them have probably heard about what wood putty is, and they may have even worked with it in the past, but because they never learned to harness its great powers, the results were poor.......
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September 1st, 2009 — Handy Man, Safety, Tools
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 should be placing the palm [...]
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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...... - 5 Top Power Tools to Own There are a few tools that your household should certainly never be without, so let us look at the top power tools that your home should always have. When you have even just the most basic power tools around your home in your garage or in your workshop, you can......
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How to Get Rid of Unsightly Sink Stains Our sinks are subjected to constant abuse and even with the most careful cleaning, stains can occur over time. The most common stains are due to hard water and they can be difficult to remove. However, there are a few easy tips that you can use to get rid of...... -
Guide to Measuring and Marking Tools pt 3 Levels - Tools that are capable of greatly decreasing the amount of labor involved in a project involve the level, for certain. Many times a level is capable of being substituted for a rule, a tape or a square. For example, if you know that your workbench surface is properly......
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August 14th, 2009 — Handy Man, Tools
