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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…
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…
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…
The Definitive Stiletto Tools Buying Guide
You’ve heard the name, but what are the benefits of STILETTO® tools? The answer boils down to three simple words: power, comfort, and weight. These three features are some of the most essential benefits of Stiletto…
Interior Doors: Hanging Pre-Hung Models
Getting started When hanging an interior door, the first thing to do is check for proper sizing of the rough opening. The opening should be two inches wider and one inch taller than the nominal size…
How to choose the best Lifting and Rigging Equipment
Choosing lifting and rigging equipment Every large-scale job differs from the previous one. For example, the equipment used to haul a sailboat out of the water for inspection, cleaning, and painting differs from the rigging equipment…
How To Easily Create A Mortise
In mortise & tenon joinery, the tenon (or tongue) on one piece fits into the mortise (or hole) of another. Creating a mortise typically requires a mortising machine, a drill press outfitted with a mortising attachment,…
Ladder Safety On The Job And At Home
Ladders are familiar job sites and around-the-house tools that access difficult-to-reach locations. Choosing the right ladder for the job and placing it correctly prevents accidents and lets you work efficiently. Ladder safety is simple when you follow a few basic usage guidelines. Ladder safety begins with picking the right tool for the job. Free-standing step ladders require no additional support and are ideal for reaching high points in interior spaces. Extension or straight ladders lean against a wall or other solid surface. They’re commonly used to access roofs or second and third-story walls. You can use many portable or multi-position ladders, such as a step ladder or a…
Easy And Inexpensive Ways To Make Your Old Deck Look New Again
Your deck needs attention yearly to maintain its structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. But did you know there are also many other things you can do to add to the functionality of your existing deck? In…
Technological Breakthroughs In Solar Technology Are Paving The Path To A Better Future
The number of homeowners and business owners becoming more aware of their carbon footprint is pretty astounding, and they are beginning to use solar panels. Our clients help property owners meet their energy-saving goals, so we’re…