Popcorn is not harmful unless it is on your ceiling. If you are ready to say goodbye to a dated popcorn ceiling, there are three ways to get the job done. You can scrape the popcorn away, cover the ceiling with a new layer of drywall, or use a skim coat with plaster to create…
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Tool Torture: The Milwaukee REDSTICK Level Gets Put to the Test
Milwaukee REDSTICK levels come in many sizes, from 16 to 96. In long, the vials are rated for an accuracy of 0.029° when read from either direction, but we will not be testing that. We will let you be the voice of reason. We wanted to see how challenging this level is and if it…
About Fein
What is the History of Fein? In 1867, Wilhelm Emil Fein founded a company to manufacture physical and electrical apparatus. His son, Emil Fein, invented the first electric hand drill in 1895, barely 30 years later. With this invention, he laid the foundation for the reliable power tools they continue to manufacture in Germany, for…
How-To Guide to Choosing the Best Table Saw
With so many table saw choices, buying one can be daunting. Let us break this decision down into four steps to simplify the process. Step #1: Consider Where and How It Will Be Used? Before shopping for a table saw, please take a moment to ponder two essential things: 1) how you will use the…
15 Steps To Install A Sump Pump
What Is A Sump Pump? The purpose of a sump pump is to remove water that accumulates in a basin-like area known as a sump. These areas may be found in the crawlspace, but they’re commonly found in the basement of a home or other structure. The water may come from nearly any source, including…
Live Edge Glass Coffee Table
In this article, we show you how to build a live edge glass coffee table, inspired by Greg Klassen’s amazing work. It’s a simple enough project with a few tricky moments, but, with a little woodworking skill, you can build one for yourself. Let’s get started! Step 1: Gather Materials and Tools This is a…
The Exploding Maker Movement
What Is The Maker Movement A not-so-quiet revolution is underway that is reshaping how products are being made and sold. An exploding number of independent inventors, designers, crafters, and tinkerers have ventured into the business world and created the “Maker Movement.” This trend is so prevalent that in 2015, President Barack Obama declared a National…
Get Your Yard Ready for Spring With Honda Equipment
Spring will be here again before you know it and with it the joys of maintaining landscaping and gardens. Whether you make your living in the yard or just love to keep your own slice of outdoors pristine, Honda outdoor power equipment makes a huge difference in how easily you get through your work. Find the…
Benefits Of A Supermax 19-38 Sander
Getting the Most From the Supermax 19-38 Sander This Supermax sander is a workhorse. It will help you put a smooth surface on such items as raised-panel doors, drawer fronts, tabletops, slabs, thin stock, long flat trim, and resawn boards. It is a beautiful way to clean up planer and jointer marks. Marlen Kemmet, a…
Hi-Vis Safety Clothing Is Not Just For The Highway
Why Hi-Vis Safety Clothing has Value for EVERYONE and not just workers. Every 15 hours. That’s how often a fatality occurred in work zone crashes in 2013, according to the Federal Highway Administration. And it’s no wonder, given that with cellphones, kids, makeup, newspapers, etc., today’s drivers are more distracted now than ever before. Who…