An electric chain saw, with the proper size motor, can perform as well as a gas-powered chainsaw. Electric chain saw sharpeners are needed to keep the chain sharp. This combined with the speed of the chainsaw blade and the weight of the chain saw effects the cutting action of any chain saw.
In this issue, rugby - messy game, a pink tool belt video, bathroom mold and how to stop it, Stain Solver needs your help on Amazon.com, a new business survey, a moving column, cable tv options and Tim's hobby - the Fire Pit.
Dark spots of composite decking, such as Trex decking, might be a mixture of algae and mildew. Cleaning Trex decking with oxygen bleach can remove most of the spots. Composite deck flooring is not maintenance free.
Rearranging a room can cause problems with your cable tv. When ordering new cable packages, be sure the cable tv offers installation without exposed wires. Some digital cable tv offer wireless connections.
In this issue, nearing the end of the move to New Hampshire, a new lighter drywall, a warning on dishwasher detergent, Tim's garage sale, high-pressure sales tactics, a survey on Tim's Checklists, the DC metro car is gone and it is almost time for tool reviews for the holidays.
A vintage bath tub not only adds character to a bathroom, but vintage clawfoot tubs are extremely conformable. The design of vintage bathtubs will require some special subflooring for installation.
Confused about shower faucets? Most tub and shower faucets have outlets for both the bathtub and a shower head. A dedicated bath shower faucet only comes with hot and cold-water inlets and one outlet for the shower head. Advancements in faucet technology have made most shower faucet repairs very easy.
In this issue, my trip out west visiting National Parks, the Grand Canyon and more, a product review on the Campbell Hausfeld Pressure Washer, answering a question on painting a tile backsplash, humorous or embarrassing home-improvement moments, stains on siding from nails, extra emails, smart phone applications and my latest columns.
In this issue, a little New Hampshire snow, feedback on the right paint brush and frog tape, discount on flowers, product reviews on Dremel 4000, Skil 18 volt kit, Delta Pilar Touch faucet, Rockwll Jawhorse and The Fire Pit.
Do-It-Yourself attic insulation is one way to save energy and money. Attic insulation is available in a variety of options - reflective attic insulation, foam attic insulation, radiant barrier insulation, loose fill attic insulation - to name a few. Check first to be sure you don’t have asbestos attic insulation.
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