Woodturning is one of the most popular forms of woodworking. There are plenty of things you can create by woodturning such as bowls, bird feeders, pens, cradles, and even replacement handles for some of your aging tools. All you need to begin several fun projects are curved gouges, sharp chisels, and parting tools. But for [...]
Whether it’s summertime or wintertime, we spend a lot of our time in the comfort of our homes. Our homes are built to be insulated which helps in keeping the terrors of natural weather conditions outside where it belongs. The problem is that in doing so, we’ve unknowingly trapped ourselves inside with pollens and other [...]
One of the most beneficial tools you could ever have in your woodshop is a planer. But perhaps you don’t have tens of thousands of dollars or the floor space in your shop to dedicate to a single tool. Instead of getting a full-sized planer, consider investing in a benchtop model – a compact model [...]
A torque wrench is a vital part of any home mechanic’s toolset. It’s a shame that it’s oftentimes overlooked by home mechanics and considered being a key component for “professionals.” This couldn’t be farther from the truth: if you have a car, motorcycle, bicycle, or any piece of machinery or furniture that uses nuts and [...]
Sanding round workpieces by hand can be as impossible to do as it is time-consuming and tiring. Whether you’re a professional contractor/furniture-maker or just a DIY hobbyist, having the right set of tools that simplify your jobs would be great. If you find yourself sanding round or oddly shaped objects, one tool that you should [...]
Buying a generator can be one of the most beneficial investments you could ever make. Whether you’re preparing for a storm that’ll knock your city’s power out, need a portable source of energy to supply power to power tools far from the nearest available outlet, or need one to supply power for your RV, a [...]
Keeping your wood tools in tip-top shape is important in order to produce high-quality pieces of art. This means ensuring that your edge tools and saws are as sharp as possible. Sharper tools mean better control, the ability to make intricate designs, and a reduced risk of slipping and damage yourself or your wood stock. [...]
Painters, carpet cleaners, and home renovators have one thing in common: they deal with wet surfaces and moistures regularly. The classic way of drying carpets and painted wall is by using your breath or a fan, or simply just waiting it out and coming back the next day. However, as you already know, this means [...]
Homeowners know all too well about blistered paint, roof and ceiling damage, and structural weakness in the attic. If you live in an area where snow is measured in feet and not inches, then the culprit behind these types of damage are most likely ice dams. During the wintertime, ice dams will begin to form [...]
If you want to keep your car’s exterior looking as perfect as the day you bought it, then you need to be willing to invest in a good polisher. A reliable polisher will give you the ability to buff the exterior of your car without causing damage to the paint job. Polishers also double as [...]
