Tools

With the proper tools in hand, human beings are capable of some truly awe-inspiring things. In fact, there are some humans who have created architectural wonders that rival the beauty and functionality of nature. These structures are lauded not only as architectural marvels, but as beautiful landmarks as well. Here are the top 10 best…

Working on your own auto repair is a great way to save time and money. In addition, knowing the inner workings of your own vehicle improves dramatically when you understand how everything works together. But to do this valuable work, you need to have a good mechanics tool set to assure your maintenance and repairs…

You have a pile of boxes that you want to throw in the trash. You’re trying to put up new wallpaper. Perhaps you’re trying to cut through vinyl flooring. Whether you’re a construction worker, a maintenance worker, or just a normal human being with a need to periodically cut up heavy-duty objects, you would definitely…

Maybe you work with wood and metal every day, crafting furniture or cutting and fitting trim inside of new homes. Perhaps you’re new to carpentry, and you want to complete some custom repairs and upgrades inside of your home without paying a contractor thousands of dollars to do it for you. Whether you’re an experienced…

If you’ve ever done a DIY project at home, you know just how complicated working with wood can be. Whether you’re making custom picture frames to hang on your walls or to give as gifts, or you’re replacing the old, worn wood trim throughout your house to save a few bucks on a contractor, you…

Ever since the Industrial Revolution, when scientists, engineers and inventors harnessed energy to powerful tools, craftsmen, woodworkers and builders have been using powered table saws to build, repair and create a wide range of carefully-shaped pieces of wood and other durable materials. Because table saws by definition come mounted on a sturdy and level support…

Many people who have never used a reciprocating saw sometimes think of them as a “Sawzall”, which is actually a registered trademark of an Milwaukee Electric Tool Company that makes reciprocating saws. Using high-powered electric motors, today’s reciprocating saws offer generous stroke lengths and razor sharp blades to quickly cut through wood, drywall and other…

The jigsaw is the ultimate tool for cutting shapes and designs into a variety of surfaces. Home based craftsmen and professional construction workers alike need one when a job involves a little artistic precision. However, few would argue that most jigsaws are anything comparable to a paintbrush. Jigsaws are notoriously difficult to control and require…

If you’re a handyman or a contractor, you might understand the value of having a reliable, high quality nailer on the job. And if you’re a married man, you’re probably familiar with those, “honey-do projects”. “Honey, do this; honey, do that. Repair the deck, fix the siding, put up a fence. Tote that lumber, swing…

The ability to craft and use tools has propelled the human species beyond its humble origins as hunter-gatherers and into the modern age of medicine, space flight, and mass communication. Great monuments to human ingenuity and creativity litter the globe – The Pyramids. Stonehenge. Angkor Wat. – yet in their mighty shadows, smaller tools, no…

Over time, the exterior of your home begins to show wear. Rain and snow can leave your brick, wood, or vinyl looking dingy, while dirt accumulates over time. It’s just inevitable that the outside of your home will get dirty simply because it’s always exposed to the elements. Just like the inside of our houses,…