General Motors is touting its decision to finally introduce High Mileage vehicles MAYBE in the year 2010 or within 10 years but to do so they are asking for 70 Billion dollars to be given to their company and the other final 2 American Car manufacturers. Considering Chrysler really is a GM Label the fact is that there are only 2 car makers in the USA and for over 30 years they have been saying that they are just about …
How To – Installing Wire Rack Shelves
Decorating, Kitchen
Wire rack shelves can be used in many places in our homes to provide sturdy storage areas in our kitchens, closets and utility rooms. For the most part they are relatively inexpensive and easy to install however storing fradgile or smaller object can be a problem.
Here we will cover the basic choices and install methods.
Measuring
The first thing you need to do is measure the area where you want the shelves …
How To – Steel Joist And Beam Hangers
Framing
There are many times when building an addition, deck or other project requires the use of steel Joist or beam hangers but how do you know when to use them and what is the best way to install them.
Here we will look at a couple applications for steel and explain the proper install procedures.
When you are hanging a porch or deck off of the side of your home …
Justifying Remodeling Projects With Resale In Mind
Home Buying Guides
As homes are harder to sell and the cost of remodeling has increased the value of your next project needs to be weighed against the money you can expect to gain at time of resale. Even if you will be holding on to your home for 5 years or more calculating which project is an investment and which is a creature comfort that you should pass on is …
How To – Best Use Of A Auto Body Rotisserie
Automotive
It seems that a fad started about 5 years ago where auto restorers would say they used a Rotisserie to complete the project. Since most people have never used one we thought we should take a look at how they are best used and if your project can benefit from using one.
So, what is a rotisserie?
A rotisserie is a body lift unit that bolts onto your front and …
How To – Picking The Right Paint Brush
Paint
There are as many different types of paint brushes as there are things to paint and within each type there are different grades, fibers and products that distinguish a good brush from a bad one.
Along with painting there are other uses for brushes like applying paint strippers, degreasers or solvents and cleaning tools.
First lets look at how the type of fibers and their coarseness are related to the work you are …
How To – Impact Rotary Hammers
Tool Guides
There are a variety of uses for Impact Rotary Hammers and to tackle those jobs you should understand the differences of different types of Rotary Hammers.
The first type is a standard Impact Hammer. This type of tool has no rotation but can be used for chipping and driving. If you are breaking up a small amount of concrete. Taking out an old wet bed mortar floor in a bathroom …
How To – Installing Shed Tie Downs
Decks & Sheds
Well you just bought your new shed and the building inspector tells you that you need to install Tie Downs to pass your inspection.
So what are Tie Downs and Why Do you need them?
In areas prone to high winds small out building like sheds can cause some serious damage if they are lifted off their foundation and blown into a house or car. For this reason many local …
How To – Paint Strippers
Automotive, Paint
Paint stripper can be used for a number of projects whether you are removing paint from brick, refinishing an old table or repainting a classic car there are times when using a liquid stripper is both faster and more effective then sandpaper or other mechanical methods of paint removal.
Because there are so many different types of coatings from varnish to urethane paint there are different formulations and methods …
How To – Organizing Your Shed With Shelves And Tool Racks
Decks & Sheds, Lawn & Garden
So you bought a shed or built one to put all your stuff in but it seems that everything ends up in a pile in the corner and it is just as bad as when it was all in your garage. Well in an afternoon with a few tools you can put your storage in order and finally stop tripping over the lawn mower every time you need …
How To – Pruning and Trimming Bushes
Trees & Bushes
What might seem counter productive at first, trimming and pruning your plants will help them grow and improve their overall health. Other benifits include managing the size of the plant and shaping it from a wild version into a decrative part of your landscape.
Most of the skills we will cover can be applied to all plant types but some individual plants will need special care.
Pruning Dead Spots
This is …
How To – Winterizing Your Gasoline Power Tools
Lawn & Garden, Tool Guides
Its no secret that your Gas Powered tools are probably the most expensive tools you own so taking care of them will protect your investment for many years.
You should read the directions for each tool and follow any different recommendations that the manufacture suggests but for the most part there are a few simple steps you can take to store you tools over winter.
First you should empty any …