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Kitchen Cabinets

How To Install New Cabinets in Your Home Remodel

When you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room, choosing cabinet designs that work with your current layout and installing them can help improve the room’s appearance and provide additional storage space. If you want to install your own cabinets, you can do so with the right tools, tips, and a little effort….

Difference between Miter Saws and Table Saws

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw

The difference between a miter saw and a table saw can be a bit confusing. Miter saws and table saws perform fundamental tasks and achieve common types of cuts, resulting in daily usage for craftsmen. If you want to know how to choose table saws and miter saws for your shop, this guide shows exactly…

A miter saw sits dusty shortly after a cut.

How to Choose a Miter Saw

Miter saws are a type of bench and stationary machinery that improve on the basic chop saw design and let you make precise cuts at various angles. They’re ideal for creating angle joints or decorative pieces. The top-rated miter saw models provide easy repeatability to speed up your productivity. There are several factors to consider,…

A worker uses a Bosch 65 foot laser measure on drywall.

Choosing A Laser Measuring Tool

Today’s types of measuring tools have come a long way since the humble tape measure. Laser measuring tools guarantee improved accuracy and are far more convenient for the DIY specialist and the seasoned professional. Features to Consider Before you purchase, please consider the various uses of your measuring tool. Are you simply looking to replace…

Close up of an air compressor.

How To Choose An Air Compressor

An air compressor is a machine that compresses air to power air tools, such as impact wrenches, air hammers and air chisels, paint sprayers, and others. DIY enthusiasts, technicians, and contractors use these tools for several jobs, such as finish work, roofing, cutting wood, and metal and pipe work. Homeowners benefit from other air compressor…

A worker uses an HVLP sprayer to apply a finish to a patio.

How To Get A Perfect Spray Finish

Spraying is a great way to produce a professional-looking finish. You could use a traditional spray gun fed air from a compressor, but be prepared to fill the air around you with overspray (finish that goes in the air instead of onto your project). There’s a better way. A high-volume, low-pressure (HVLP) sprayer provides much…

A man grills a variety of meats on a grill.

Tips for Choosing a Grill

Ready to start grilling? There are many considerations to remember when looking at the different types of grills available. Consider why you want a grill, which types best suit your cooking style, and whether you want a freestanding or built-in grill. Grill size, cooking capacity, and accessories offered are essential. Cooking on a grill is…

How To Install Garage Shelving

Originally designed to store vehicles, the garage is often a multipurpose room that extends the home. Many people use their garages as storage facilities, especially for bench and stationary machinery and outdoor power equipment. So, garage shelving is a pivotal piece of any garage. Having an organizational system can help keep your garage clutter-free and…

Drop Ceiling

How to Install a Drop Ceiling

Installing a drop ceiling can make a cavernous room cozy and transform a drab room with new textures and colors. Although this job requires careful planning, virtually any homeowner with a little do-it-yourself spirit can get the job done. If you’ve ever wondered how to install a drop ceiling, here’s what you need to know….