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How To Make Halloween Decor Using Milwaukee Tools

DIY Pumpkins and Ghosts For this Halloween decor, we made (3) 4×4 Ghosts and (3) 4×4 Pumpkins that can be used anywhere around your home without taking up a lot of room, and with these simple steps, they are quick and easy to make. During our build, we had the luxury of using Milwaukee M18…

Halloween Cemetery Fence

How to Make a Halloween Cemetery Fence with Milwaukee Tools

DIY Halloween Cemetery Fence Decorating for Halloween can be a fun family event. Increase your yard’s spook appeal with this lightweight Cemetery Fence that keeps the neighborhood kids off your grass. We were blessed by Milwaukee Tools for this build, and they gave us free rein of their tools. The Milwaukee Cordless Tools we used…

How To Make A Halloween Coffin Lid

DIY Halloween Coffin Lid Decorating for Halloween has become a popular pastime when the leaves begin to change colors. We have created an old-fashioned coffin lid to add to your indoor or outdoor decorations. This project build leaves some decisions to the creator, and these decisions will add to the overall look. We were lucky enough…

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 Upgrade Your Desk

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 Weekend Projects to Unify Your Family and Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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…

Carpenter building a wall.

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 Miter Saw FLEXVOLT

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…

Toilet Installation

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…