A new survey conducted by August Home and Comcast’s Xfinity Home shows significant growth in the interest in smart security and smart home technology. The report states that nearly 18% of respondents would like to purchase a new smart home product in the next 12 months, including 56% of those who already have installed at…
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Welding Safety and What it Means for You and Your Clients
Every industry must respect workplace safety, and metalworking is no exception. Welding creates fumes that are very dangerous when inhaled, and metalworkers deal with extremely hot metal and dangerous equipment on a daily basis. Welding safety begins with a thorough understanding of what could go wrong and how to be prepared if something happens. Risks…
How to Choose the Right Size HVAC System
Choosing a heating and cooling system isn’t as straightforward as going with an option that will cool a specific size home. Many other important factors must be taken into consideration to properly match a home or small office to an effective HVAC system. You need the right tools and a good understanding of why a…
Electrical System Issues in Older Homes
Electrical work has come a long way throughout the years with advancements in Electrical Systems and Electrical Tools. A well-designed, modern electrical system is pre-planned, well-contained, and attached to an electrical panel that is designed to properly handle the current for each area of the home. Older electrical systems do not have the safeguards that…
3 Faster and Better Ways to Make Mortise and Tenon Joints
What is a Mortise and Tenon? The mortise-and-tenon joint has long been the “gold standard” in woodworking joinery because of its ease of construction and incredible strength. It consists of a tenon (also called a tongue) on one workpiece (such as a door rail) that fits into a hollowed-out mortise of a mating workpiece (such…
Make Perfect Cuts Using A Dado Joint and Table Saw
Cut Perfect Dado Joints With Your Table Saw The dado joint makes a solid and straightforward connection between component pieces of bookshelves, drawers, cabinets, and other casework. It is simply a square-cornered channel cut across the grain of a workpiece (such as a bookcase side) that accepts the end of a cross piece (such as…
How To Choose A Ridgid Inspection Camera
Inspection cameras are valuable tools in several industries, including construction, maintenance, and plumbing. They are highly versatile and allow you to see in small spaces, such as a pipe or behind the wall, where a test or measurement tool won’t suffice and where you wouldn’t usually be able to see without the assistance of technology….
How To Choose A Router
For a long time, routers have been helping woodworkers cut, trim, and shape wood, plastic, and several other materials. If you’re currently in the market for routers, tons of options range from basic to advanced. Whether it is your first, you are looking to upgrade your existing equipment, or you need the latest version to…
How to Buy the Best Cordless Drill/Driver
Choose the type of drill/driver that best meets your needs, select the features you want, then settle on the right battery system. A cordless drill/driver might be the most-used tool by pros and DIYers alike. For jobs as diverse as hanging a picture frame to building a deck, and every task in between, it drives…
Cordless Power Drills, Hammer Drills, and Impact Drivers
When is the best time to buy a cordless impact driver? Cordless impact drivers and power drills have become increasingly popular primarily due to the advancements in brushless motors. This technology helps to produce a lot of power in a compact tool while reducing overheating. Increased battery life and a more efficient motor mean…