There are as many different types of drill bits as there are things you want to put holes in so choosing the right one can be difficult. Along with that comes price and how do you know when paying $50 or $200 for a single drill bit is worth the money.
Well first you have to understand there are 2 basic grades of drill bits there are crappy ones …
There are a number of different drill type tools out on the market everything from the standard forward / reverse basic $15 drill to dedicated screw guns for drywall and deck screws so when you need a drill why is it better to go for a hammer drill?
Hammer drills are basically what their name describes them as, they not only drill into …
A number of people have been pushing the idea that Natural Gas CNG fuel can replace our dependence on Oil used for Gasoline but can it really be the answer? Lets take a look at some of the hurdles that need to be overcome and what part natural gas can play as an alternative to Gasoline.
First we should understand where natural gas comes from and how it is harvested. Natural Gas deposits are often found thousands of feet below the …
Whether you are painting your whole house or just doing some touch-ups it is important to take care of your painting tools so they will provide you with years of use.
The most important thing and the easiest to understand when caring for any tool is that you never put your tools away dirty. The reason for this is that you never know when you will get back to …
There are a number of different choices when you want to replace or install a new bathroom fan. How easy the job will be depends on the availability of electric to the area and how you will vent the fan to the outside.
For single story homes or for bathrooms on the top level of the house installing a fan means you will need to get into the attic …
After years of use steel and cast iron tubs and sinks may begin to discolor or rust but this doesn’t mean that they need to be totally replaced.
Often stains that come metals in our water can be cleaned and prevented. And sometimes those rust stains may come from a faucet that is beginning to rust. By adding a whole house filter you can reduce stains from magnesium and …
Most accidents happen in the home and when we can it is important to remember safety. Many Faucets and Showers now have valves that will sense the temperature of the water flowing through the valve and make adjustments to limit the upper heat range.
These devices are should be thought of as manditory for childrens bathrooms but even mom and dad don’t want to step into a shower so …
After you have applied your final coat of clear you will more then likely have some imperfections in your paint that need to be removed. If you were diligent with your preparation then that dust or hair should be located only in the top clear coat of your paint and can be removed by sanding and compounding.
If you find that you missed a run or dirt in the primer or …
Compact Fluorescent lights can save you money and allow you to improve your lighting conditions at the same time.
Each bulb that you replace will save you $5 or more a year on your electric bills and will basically pay for themselves in under a year. They also last much longer then regular lights … up to 10 years in some cases. The rating of $5 per bulb is based on …
Every Fall you should inspect your home and repair any problems that you will really hate taking care of once it gets cold out. Even if nothing is wrong there may be some things that you can upgrade, clean or just take care of to make to make your life a little easier.
We will go over some of the things that you can do and suggest when you should …