One of the easiest DIY jobs is working with caulk. But the lowly caulk gun doesn’t get the credit it deserves! A caulk gun may not be the flashiest tool in your shed. But it plays an important part in preventing drafts, leaks, and making things look nicer. You may never have given a caulk …
Snap ring pliers are one of those tools that do a very specific job and you won’t need very often. But when you need them you’re happy you have them. You also need a high quality pair that won’t be loose or cause problems. With numerous inexpensive but lower quality products on the market, this …
When was the last time you heard someone say the phrase ‘I don’t want to throw a monkey wrench in to this but…’? Well, this tool is where the term monkey wrench comes from. Also known as a pipe wrench, this tool has a very specific purpose which is to turn a tubular object in …
Many say that carpenters use the tape measure more than any other tool. It’s a useful tool that has many applications and uses for almost any project. It’s small, easy to use, quick, and flexible. You can purchase them to measure distances from just a few feet up to hundreds of feet. Some tape measures …
Have you ever needed to level an outdoor patio in the sunlight and the light from a red laser was washed out by the sun? Green lasers typically have a higher power output and run at a different wavelength making them easier to see in sunlight. Prices are coming down and there are more manufacturers …
If you love working with wood, making your own furniture, or doing your own carpentry, you’ll eventually need a set of chisels. The VonHaus 15-085 10pc Wood Chisel Set is the best value chisel set you can buy for most general carpentry work right now. They’re durable, come in a variety of options, and include …
Imagine you’re working on the car changing the spark plugs and you reach for your socket set that you use for everything. You grab your 5/8″ socket and attach it to your ratchet. You place it on the spark plug but it doesn’t reach the bottom of the spark plug to turn counter-clockwise! Now you …
If there’s one subject almost all DIY’ers cringe at hearing, it’s painting. Whether talking about the general slop-around brushing, rolling, or *shudder* spraying, the work can seem intimidating and cause general horror and mayhem in the minds of the most stoic DIY’ers. We’re going to break down the process and hopefully ease some of the …
