Expert Home Improvement Advice
Do you know how to use a Swanson Speed Square? I’m sure you’ve seen a speed square before, most every carpenter you run into has one hanging from their tool belt. Learning how to use a speed square is a very valuable carpentry skill. Most people use speed squares as a perpendicular cross-cutting guide for…
If you own a table saw you should buy yourself a mobile base for it. I purchased a Delta Table Saw Mobile Base several years ago and I can’t imagine owning a table saw without it. There are numerous table saw mobile bases available on the market. Most of them are universal designs that allow…
The other day I power washed the deck and farmers porch. Now I need to choose a sealer to protect the Cambara decking. When we built the house I used Penofin Penetrating Sealer to seal the cambara decking. Well I’ve been pretty unhappy with that sealer. I don’t think it has held up well at…
The Makita LCT300W 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 3PC Cordless Combo is a serious 1/2 inch cordless drill combo package for the serious handyman. The Makita 3 pc Combo Kit includes: Makita BTD142HW 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver Makita BDF452HW 18-Volt Compact Lithium-Ion Driver Drill Kit Makita BML185W 18V LXT Flashlight If you purchase these separately they…
Cabinet Hardware Template In this post I’d like to share with you a great piece of advice on how to install cabinet door hardware quickly and accurately. Once you’ve spent thousands of dollars on new cabinets the last thing you want to do is ruin them by doing a bad job installing the hardware. Next…
Panasonic 1/2 Inch Cordless Drill The Panasonic EY6432GQKW 15.6-Volt NiMH 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit is a really great cordless drill kit. We recently bought one of these drills for the crew at work and I’ve heard nothing but compliments. The Panasonic Cordless Drill Kit features: 15.6-volt Ni-MH 1/2-inch cordless drill/driver kit with keyless chuck Compact…
I drove by a house yesterday with some guys painting and it reminded me of how many people do unsafe things with ladders. I’m sure you’ve all seen this photo of the guy changing a light bulb using some scary scaffolding and a pickup truck. And I’m also sure that most of you have probably…
Today I finally got around to assembling the John Deere 48″ Plug Aerator that I purchased recently. The 48″ plug aerator is a tow-behind model that attaches to the hitch on my John Deere X300 lawn mower. The assembly took me about one hour with the help of my three year old son (hmm…..does that…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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