Expert Advice on Home Improvement

This is the first of my video blogs. Today I’m in our workshop where we shoot a lot of the segments for the show. It’s a real working shop that’s used by the carpenters in my construction company and for projects on the show. We keep a lot of tools and supplies on hand, including the first jigsaw I ever bought when I was in the 3rd grade for $11.31! Watch this video.

The Husky HydroSurge electric pressure washer has a unique dual tube wand that allows you to dispense soap at high volume, then clean the surface at high pressure (1600 PSI). The Husky HydroSurge is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Shop vacs are great, but they’re not designed for delicate vacuuming tasks, such as cleaning a keyboard. To solve this problem, insert a small rubber hose in the vacuum crevice tool, and seal up the remainder of the opening with tape. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The Bosch Laser Distance Measurer can measure up to 130’ and is accurate up to 1/16”. Measurements can be displayed in inches, feet, or metric units and include calculations for area and volume. The Bosch Laser Distance Measurer is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The Milwaukee M-Spector Cordless Camera can be equipped with a 3’ or 8’ long waterproof cable that can fit through a 3/4” diameter hole to see inside walls or down plumbing pipes. Adjustable zoom and a three stage LED light enhance the image on the LCD color screen. The M-Spector Camera is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video.

The Ridgid Faucet and Sink Installer is a multipurpose tool for use under sinks that can turn a frustrating job into an easy one. Uses include tightening and removing faucet nuts and supply lines, turning shut off valves, and holding strainer baskets in place. It’s available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

Cloth nail aprons are great for DIY projects around the home, but with only two pockets, they usually can’t hold everything you need. By cutting the top off plastic quart oil containers, you can make interchangeable liners for the pockets of the apron to hold different size nails and screws. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The MaxxGrip Pro series of wire brushes from Hyde Tools features an ergonomically designed polypropylene handle and come in a variety of styles and sizes to fit any project. They are available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The ergonomic shape and high density foam body makes the Zip Sander from Gator Finishing Products easy to use. Color coded, hook-and-loop sanding sheets—available in fine, medium, and coarse grits—allow you to change sandpaper in seconds.The Zip Sander is available at The Home Depot. Watch this video to find out more. Watch this video.

The Ryobi Tek 4 line of rechargeable batteries and cordless devices all run on the same compact 4-volt lithium-ion batteries. Products include a laser measurer, noise suppression headphones, infrared thermometer, digital key lock box, motion sensing alarm, LED flashlight, digital camera, self-leveling plumb/cross laser, digital multimeter, and portable power source. Watch this video.