Tim Carter reports live from Milwaukee, WI describing what it's like to attend an invitation-only tool conference.
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Having the right set of basic tools will allow you to do a wide variety of home repairs. When staring out, select hand tools that can be used on various jobs. Stay away from specialized tools that you might only be able to use on one project.
Building a new house can cause a lot of anxiety, but here are some new home construction tips to help reduce your anxiety. Having a detailed set of plans and blueprints will minimize any issues you will have with the contractor. This eliminates change orders which are avenues for cost increases!
There are many choices with purchasing a level. Bubble levels are available on a variety of materials and lengths. Selecting the proper level and with a little care, your levels can last for generations.
What is efflorescence and how can you get ride of it? Efflorescence of concrete is the white salt deposits that appears on your concrete, bricks or other masonry surfaces.
Tim Carter describes efflorescence, what causes it and how to remove it.
Wood shims are used when installing a door for several reasons. The door shims allow minimal or no structural stress or pressure applied to doors or windows at any point. This allows the doors or windows to operate freely.
Serious wood rot can be repaired without removing the wood in some cases. Revitalizing rotted wood with chemical products that soak into the dry wood fibers is possible.
Tim Carter introduces a new tool for cutting control joints in concrete.
Tim Carter reviews a great heated winter jacket. Powered by a battery, this jacket keeps you warm when working outdoors in the dead of winter.
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