A portable generator can be quite handy when camping, at a tailgate party, or when you need emergency power during an outage. When choosing which type of generator is right for your needs, one big consideration is the amount of noise that it generates. You’ll see on the side of the generator, the box it …
An impact driver is primarily used to drive in screws quickly. It is not quite the same as a drill and the terms often get confused. While impact drivers are often called impact drills, they are not a drill per se. Although admittedly there is some confusion, especially when it comes to hammer drills. A …
A nail is not just a nail. Different sizes have different uses, which means that for framing you will need to choose the proper size for the job. Consider that nails that are too wide may split the wood while nails that are too long may go in too deep. For those who are about …
Impact wrenches are one of those tools that you find in many toolboxes, but their exact purpose is not as well known. That’s because an impact wrench is a tool that is used occasionally for most people. Even on a construction or demolition job, an impact wrench may still only be occasionally used, but you’ll …
If you have ever accidentally spilled Super Glue, then you know that it will stick to almost any surface within a matter of seconds. This includes your skin as the glue’s adhesive qualities will connect quickly and make it more difficult to pry your fingers apart for every second the glue is in contact. So, …
One of the most important aspects of getting any home repair completed correctly is using the right product for the job. This can be more difficult than it sounds when you have two or more products that are seemingly quite similar in terms of materials and function, but also have important differences. This is certainly …
Did you know that a leaky toilet can cause BIG problems for your water bills? In this blog, we will show you how to fix a running toilet valve.
For those who have shopped around for the strongest types of glue, you may wonder why if it is so strong that it does not stick to the inside of the bottle itself. It’s the type of question that many children will ask that will confound many adults who have never pondered why glue cannot …
If you are looking to get the best type of jack to lift your vehicle, one of the most common is the bottle jack. Named so for its similarity of appearance to a bottle, the bottle jack is a hydraulic jack used to lift taller vehicles such as vans, SUVs, and trucks. This is because …
In this blog, we will share with you the importance of installing home security camera systems, and walk through basic steps to take in installing one.