I’m finishing my basement and I’m going to need two expensive tools soon. A jack hammer and a concrete saw. Either one of these will cost hundreds of dollars to buy and I’ll probably use only a few times in my life. It just doesn’t make sense to buy it! So what if I rent …
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My master shower was ugly. The un-cleanable and un-bleachable mold would mock me every day telling me that it was there to stay and nothing I could do would get rid of it! I tried brushes, sponges, steel wool, soft scrub, bleach mixtures, but it was still there. Day after day. Shower after shower. Enough …
Are you tired of looking at floral wallpaper like I was? The light pinks, greens, and blues were pretty back in the late 80’s and 90’s but not anymore! Many homeowners chose this style of wallpaper and now it’s leftover in millions of homes across the United States just waiting to be removed. It’s time …
Have you experienced how easily a pressure washer removes dirt and grime from almost anything you use it on? I’ve used it to clean my driveway, car engine bay, mold and mildew on outside windows, and even stonework outside in my patio. It’s a great tool to have in the spring to clean up the …
Are you adding a bathroom in the basement or need to move some water supply lines around? If you do your own plumbing work and sweat pipes, you’ll have your own torch but may need some solder. Many DIY’ers want to learn how to do their own plumbing work and this is a great way …
Do you know someone that often asks you to repeat what you just said? Hearing loss is a subject we don’t often talk about but it can leave you with many regrets later in life. How many people don’t protect their ears at concerts only to have significant auditory issues later? Small choices today can …
One major drawback of accumulating tools is they take up space and you have to store them somewhere. Many are large, take up a lot of space, are awkward, and are difficult to store easily. The more time goes on, the more tools you accumulate. Without having a good way to store them, you’ll eventually …
You may have heard drain snakes being referred to as drain augers or plumber’s snakes but, whatever you call it, it’s all the same tool! Many prefer them over plungers but they can come with more risks. If you aren’t familiar with using one you could rip pipes or puncture them, creating leaks. Don’t fret or …
Before now you may have been using the age-old method of hammering a small nail into the wall until it you find a stud or you have used a magnet to locate old nails in the stud. While these are ways can be effective, they are extremely time consuming and, quite frankly, require a lot …
No matter what type of woodworking you do or whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, installing a dust collector is an absolute requirement. Why might you ask? The answer (and most important reason) is to preserve the health of your respiratory system. Long term exposure to dust and particles can cause harmful consequences …
