When it comes to completing DIY home improvement projects, it is important to keep in mind the correct techniques and safety precautions in doing so. Since I have been recently taking on a few projects of my own, I have started to do some deeper research on topics that might help me out in my …
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When I was replacing one of the light fixtures in my home with a manual screwdriver, I realized how difficult and inconvenient it was to use. After thinking about purchasing a cordless power tool instead, I started to wonder whether or not that purchase would be worth it. So, I did some research to find …
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Since you’re reading this article, chances are that you are either out of ideas for the old man, don’t know what that geezer likes, the child of a man ‘who has everything,’ or simply the one person in the family responsible for or responsible enough to actually pick up the birthday presents for dad every …
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After my recent purchase of a new doorbell for my front door, I realized that this area of my home is constructed with brick and that I would not be able to follow the recommended method of installation. In a panic, I did some research to find out how to drill into brick without using …
I noticed that a friend of mine had both a power drill and a separate power screwdriver, which made me wonder if there’s really a difference between a screwdriver and a drill. Since they seem to serve similar purposes, this though prompted me to dig a bit deeper in order to make a direct comparison …
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As I’ve spent too many hours under the hood of my various rides, it was inevitable that I would eventually wonder if head bolts can be reused. After doing some more digging, I came up with the answer to this question, and gained some valuable information on the topic along with it. Can you reuse …
As I reached for my impact wrench in the middle of a rather special project, I wondered if this tool was able to adjust to the settings I needed. Frustrated, I did some research online to find out if impact wrenches are adjustable. Are impact wrenches adjustable? It is possible to adjust the torque of …
After realizing that I needed to use a spanner wrench for something I was trying to do around the house recently, I began shopping online for one as usual. However, I wasn’t sure what size I needed, and if all of these tools were the same. So, I did some reading to find out if …
At my old shop, we went through table saw and circular saw blades so quick that we started to pay to have them sharpened. One day when I needed to pick up a new CS blade, I wondered if they are universal and interchangeable with each other. Recently, I did some research of my own …
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How to use a hammer safely – the complete guide When using a hammer it’s important to be aware of more than just what you intend to use it for. How to use a hammer safely may seem like a simple issue of “grab and go” for most but the truth of the matter is …