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…
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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…
How To Make Perfect Decorative Edges With A Router
What’s the difference between a few edge-glued boards and an eye-grabbing tabletop? Usually it’s the decorative edge of the tabletop that sets it apart. Edges profiled with a router and any of hundreds of available bits transform common boards into beautiful, professional-looking, finished project parts. And they’re easy to make following these five simple guidelines….
Make Perfect Cuts Using A Dado Joint and Table Saw
Cut Perfect Dado Joints With Your Table Saw The dado joint makes a strong and simple 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 useful tools in several industries including construction, maintenance and plumbing. They are extremely 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, where you wouldn’t normally be able to see without the assistance of technology. These…
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, there are tons of options that range from basic to advanced. Whether it’s your first, you’re looking to upgrade your existing equipment, or you need a new version…
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…
How To Choose A Cordless Impact Driver
When to Buy a Cordless Impact Driver Cordless impact drivers have become increasingly popular mostly due to the advancements in brushless motors. This technology help to produce a lot of power in a compact tool while reducing overheating. Increased battery life and a more efficient motor means that these tools can be a big asset…
The Best Dust Collectors for Your Workshop
If your idea of controlling sawdust is a broom and dustpan – think again! Today’s power tools create dust and produce clouds of fine, airborne particles that stay suspended for long periods and get into your eyes, nose, mouth, and lungs. You’ll want to incorporate modern methods to control dust and debris for safety and…