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Replacing A Blade In A Circular Saw

Occasionally you may find that you have to take out a circular saw blade to either replace or sharpen it. Here are the steps to take to replace your circular saw blade:Safety firstFirst and foremost, make sure that the circular saw is detached from its power source. Also be sure to wear work gloves...

Keeping Your Toolbox Clean And Organized

Making the jobs you do easier involves keeping your tools organized within the toolbox that you put them in. Toolboxes can quickly become a disaster area if they are ill-maintained. Here are some tips for keeping your toolbox clean and organized:Keep your tools cleanIt’s a simple concept right? If...

Tips for Removing Finishing Nails from Molding

For as thin and tiny as finishing nails can be, they are sometimes tricky to remove. If not done carefully, they can even cause unnecessary damage to that expensive piece of molding you are trying to preserve. Here is some help for getting the nails out with the least amount of problems. Once you...

Four Tips For Buying A Circular Saw

A circular saw is probably one of the most commonly used tools among those who work with wood. With that being the case, you will want to buy a sturdy model that will last you a long time. Here are some things to consider when you’re looking at the various models to choose from:MobilityYou need to...

Hardwood Moulding Installation

Architectural details done with hardwood mouldings are the perfect finishing touches to your workmanship. Chair rails, crown mouldings and other decorative enhancements in oak, poplar, cherry, maple, ash, walnut and beautiful North American hardwoods go a long way toward making your work into a...

Wood Paint Adhesion

Whether your home is newly constructed or purchased from a previous owner, painting its exterior is the first step toward putting your personal stamp on the home. Likewise, if you’re looking to sell the house, an attractive exterior paint job goes a long way toward creating “curb appeal.” The...

Choosing A Contractor Over Doing It Yourself

Okay, doing it yourself does carry certain perks – for one, taking pride in pointing out your workmanship to friends and family, and secondly, saving money over hiring a professional contractor. The cost of hiring a professional contractor is often the primary disadvantage cited by the do-it...

Simple Things For Your Home To Go Green And Save You Money

Going green is not only good for the planet, it can also be good for your wallet. Here are some simple ideas you can do to do two good things at once:Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)Do you know those curly-fry looking light bulbs you’ve seen everywhere? Those cut down on your energy usage and...

Hardwood Moulding Installation

Four leaf blowing tips

Leaf blowing can be an excellent alternative to trying to rake or sweep up leaves. Based on the amount of raking you need to do, renting or owning a leaf blower could be an option that you may want to consider. If you do decide to get one, or you already have it, here are four tips for its use:Dry...

Operating An Electric Hedge Trimmer

If your hedges are starting to get a bit too big to handle, it may be time for a trim. Only problem is you really don’t feel like getting out there with manual sheers and clipping every piece of excess shrub. If you want a quick fix, using your own or renting an electric hedge trimmer is the most...

Repairing Cracks In Your Driveway

During the winter, water might’ve found its way into a small opening in your driveway, frozen up and created giant heaves by the time spring rolled around. If that’s the case, it's better to repair it now than to let it sit any longer. Here are some tips on driveway repair:PreparationBefore you...

Five Steps To Preparing To Seal Your Asphalt Driveway

While it’s an arduous task that needs to be done in the heat of the summer, sealing your asphalt driveway is a necessary task in maintaining its integrity. Here are the five steps you need to take to prepare your driveway to look like new again: 1) Pick a good span of daysThe first step in this...

The Versatility Of The Wet/Dry Vacuum

Water or dirt? It doesn’t matter because the wet/dry vacuum can pick up both. The versatility of wet/dry vacs are the reason that many people choose to rent or own them. Here are just a few reasons you may choose to use one:1) FloodingIf you’ve got a lot of water starting to come up and you don’t...

Using WD-40 to Clean Tools

There are only a few things on this planet that are known to fix nearly anything. WD-40 is one of them --I'm sure that duct tape and bailing twine are near the top of that list, as well. One of the many uses of WD-40 that you may not have thought of, is cleaning tools. Whether they are rusty or...

Combating Air Infiltration

Many homes experience air infiltration that results in poor energy efficiency. Air infiltration can cause an uncomfortable living environment any time of year, but its main toll can be found on a homeowner's heating bill during the colder seasons. Adding insulation alone simply isn't enough. This...

Fastener Code Confusion

It's not uncommon to see claims of "Code Approved" printed on some fastener cartons and literature, as well as variations such as "Code Accepted," ICBO Approved," ICBO Certified," and "ICBO Approval Qualifications." The problem is the words are misleading and may not meet local building codes. If...

Green Building Advantages for Contractors

A recent McGraw-Hill study indicated that green homeowners are more satisfied and believe that green homes are higher quality, easier to maintain, more efficient, and offer health benefits. Studies report that home buyers are willing to pay for these benefits when purchasing their homes. Being able...