The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper: a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want.
A jigsaw can make cutting tight curves a cinch if it has the right features. A scrolling orbital jig saw is especially useful, but you need to make sure it has all the attributes you need. Tim Carter demonstrates the features you should get on your jigsaws.
A wet dry shop vac is a common tool in most households. This video shows you some of the latest advancements in wet dry vacuum technology. There is the traditional wet dry shop-vac and the upscale model. They both can suck up water from a flood, pick up saw dust or to vacuum up the things you don't want inside your regular vacuum. The traditional shopvac has an on/off switch. The upscale model has up to four switches which include a self cleaning switch and a switch to hook up another piece of equipment.
A pegboard can help organize your tools and work area. There is a new, steel pegboard tool storage system available. It looks like the older style peg board, but uses these new fantastic pegboard hooks that interlock into vertical slots. When you put a tool on or take it off, the hooks do not come off.
A circular saw is available in either corded or cordless models. Cordless circular saws are lighter and just as powerful. The circular saw blades are normally smaller, but can cut just like the corded circular saws. They both can be used for cutting wood, metal and a variety of other materials.
Replace your measuring tape with this new product. A new sonic measuring device makes any job easier. Almost all home improvement jobs will involve measuring. You can now use a sonic measuring tape, also called a digital tape measure, by yourself. Just aim from one point to the next and it will give you a digital read out of the distance. It can also figure an area measurement which lets you know how many square feet of tile or hardwood flooring you will need. The volume of a room can be figured. This handy tool does all the math for you.
Window cleaner is only one aspect of streak free window cleaning. This video shows you window cleaning secrets to get results like a pro window cleaner. The most important thing is using the right window cleaning tools. Rather than store bought or homemade glass cleaner, use a squeegee and the right soap.
Tool backpacks is a terrific way to get your tools up a ladder or to a job site. Backpack tool bags have pockets to organize your tools.
Northern Tool is a place where you can buy tools of any type. I started buying from them over 20 years ago. Back then, Northern Tools sent a color catalog as the Internet was not yet widely used. I have saved lots of money and time over the years buying tools using a toll-free number and now the Internet.
Noise cancelling headphones do a great job of stopping noise pollution in your ears. Noise control is important, because you can damage your hearing if you do not use noise control products as part of your safety equipment when working.
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