Carbide Cor Bits or Diamond Core Bits? Concrete is very sturdy, making it one of the most popular materials for foundations, heavy-duty walls, and many other applications. One of the biggest challenges builders and plumbers face is concrete drilling to run conduits, including water and sewer piping. Every plumber has their own preference where core…
Milwaukee M18 REDLITHIUM High-Demand 9.0Ah Battery
Keep Your Tools Running Until the Job’s Done with the HIGH DEMAND™ Battery Pack #48-11-1890. This advanced power system from Milwaukee Tool can make up to 537 cuts on a single charge using a Milwaukee portable circular saw. The HIGH DEMAND 9.0 Ah battery is compatible with all past and future M18 designs. Milwaukee M18…
Preparing For Winter Storms
How To Prepare For A Winter Storm Heavy snow, ice, sub-zero temperatures, and high winds make travel impossible and may affect utilities and emergency services. Winter weather can also significantly impact your family and home if you’re not ready for it. Preparing for winter storms can help keep your family safe and prevent damage to…
Single Sheet Of Plywood Rocking Chair
Are you looking for a new project that won’t break the bank, not involve a whole workshop full of tools, and that you can enjoy all year long? How about a simple rocking chair made from 1 piece of plywood. Mr. Fix It, Aaron Massey, lends his talents to this unique build. Step #1: Materials…
How To Quickly Perform A Desk Upgrade
You can quickly transform an inexpensive desk purchased from an office supply store into a thing of beauty. Make an eye-catching wooden piece over the existing top and have a quick desk upgrade. Start by edge gluing ¾” thick boards together. Once the boards are glued, you will want the resulting panel to be about…
8 Home Improvement Projects For Families
Summer is a beautiful time of wander and family togetherness for many children across America. This is their season to grow and learn without the formalities of a classroom full of desks. We understand that many homeowners take advantage of the lovely summer weather to teach their children the value of nature and realize their…
The Best Route To Perfect Edges
Since all routers spin the bit in the same direction, knowing which route you should take may be challenging. Move all handheld routers counter-clockwise when working on the outside edge of a project, as shown in the diagram. If you are routing inside edges, also shown, the direction should be clockwise. If using a router…
How to Build a Wall With A Door: Simple as 1..2..3!
Making an addition? Finishing a basement? Building a shed? If so, you’ll probably need to build a wall with at least one door. From lumber and hardware to power tools and cordless tools, here’s what you need to know to make this as simple as 1, 2, 3! Shop now at Acme Tools. 1.) Measure…
DEWALT FLEXVOLT Miter Saw Real-World Test
Corded or Uncorded: You Choose DeWalt’s 120 Volt Max 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw (DHS790) can run corded or cordless. Talk about flexibility and convenience! The key is its FLEXVOLT battery system. Two 60-volt FLEXVOLT batteries power the Miter Saw with 120 volts when not plugged in. Users can expect unlimited run time with a…
How-To Install a New Toilet During a Home Remodel
Many homeowners love assisting the general contractor with their bathroom remodeling project, but many are afraid they would be in the way. Discuss this with your contractor; most do not mind if you want to get your hands dirty and learn some home maintenance along the way! Today, we want to review the basics and…