Tools & Hardware
After being repeatedly frustrated from a lack of a decent place to work on DIY project, we built a simple, homemade, scrap wood workbench that has made life much easier around our house. It provides a place to work with good light and eye-level access, which can make any problem more solvable. Read on to find out more.
Watch this video to find out the proper sanding technique to keep sandpaper on an oscillating finishing sander from tearing, and a simple tip on how to make changing the sheets of sandpaper faster and easier.
When cutting sheets of plywood, it’s important to support the entire piece to keep it from pinching the blade of the saw. Watch this video to find out how to modify sawhorses to safely support plywood when cutting sheets with a circular saw.
A snow shovel is an effective tool for removing snow from walks and driveways, but prolonged use can cause back pain and muscle strain. When selecting a snow shovel, look for a lightweight model with an ergonomically designed handle to help alleviate any strain. Watch this video to find out more.
Electrolysis is a great way to remove rust and restore metal without damage the surface as sanding or scraping would. The process works by passing a mild electrical current through an electrolyte bath in which the tool is suspended. While it may sound daunting, the process is actually quite simple. Read on to find out how.
While cordless drill/drivers are versatile tools for driving short screws, they provide much less power than an impact driver, which combines rotation with a hammering action to make driving screws easy. Watch this video to find out more about the advantages of cordless impact drivers.
The Ryobi 4-volt lithium-ion screwdriver is one of those tools that I didn’t know I needed until I had it, and now I don’t know what I ever did without it! This little cordless screwdriver is one of my favorite Christmas gifts ever, making “Where’s the Ryobi?” almost as common a question in our household as “What’s for dinner?” Read on to find out more.
I’ve got some great tool ideas, from work gloves to cordless screwdrivers, which will brighten up Christmas morning or a special birthday for the do-it-yourself, home improvement enthusiast on your gift list. With prices from under $20 to less than $100, these gifts won’t break your budget either! Read on to find out more.
