Tag Archives: DIY
iPad App Review | DIY Toolbox
We were recently contacted by the developer of a new iPad app designed to “get things done”. The DIY Toolbox is a utility application that includes a measurement converter, various calculators and a to do list. After spending some time using the app, here’s what we thought. DIY Toolbox for iPad Note: choice of units [...]
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Build a Basic Plumber’s Tool Kit
Looking for a creative gift idea for the home improver in your life? Last year, Ethan came up with a list of handyman gifts that are easy to purchase online and will ship in time for the holiday. Here’s another idea we think many handymen (and handywomen!) might enjoy – a basic plumbing tool kit. [...]
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Home Depot Pro Prices
Have you ever check out the Pro Desk at your local THD or clicked on the “FOR PROS” tab on The Home Depot website? If you’re not a contractor, you probably skip right over it but that’s a mistake. On the website, the Pro tab takes you to a page that details all sorts of [...]
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Home Improvement – Owner Builder Style
Many family groups who repair up their homes save income by we do a little of a work themselves. In many cases, it would be a rubbish to sinecure a ubiquitous executive for elementary home improvements which we can do yourself. Therefore, people mostly get this DIY chronicle of home alleviation confused with full scale [...]
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What is Blind Nailing in Hardwood Floor Installations?
In our review of the DuoFast Floormaster 250BN we make substantial reference to the term blind nailing when describing fastening the first few and last few hardwood boards in place. If you’ve never heard the term blind nailing, you’re probably wondering what exactly it means. Blind nailing is setting a nail into the hardwood flooring [...]
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How to Install Baseboard and Shoe Molding for Hardwood Floors
Baseboard and shoe molding dress up a new hardwood flooring installation. After you’ve put in the time installing the new floor, trimming it out frames the floor, showcasing the hardwoods just like a quality frame showcases quality art. Baseboard comes in many different shapes and sizes and should be picked based on a balanced approach [...]
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Quick and Easy To Install Wireless Home Security Alarm System
Wireless Home Security Alarm systems are all the rage with ‘Do it Yourself’ home handy persons. The DIY handy person is much more able to deal with installing a wireless home security alarm, because it’s so much easier to install than the traditional way of security for wired devices. The set back to a conventional [...]
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Safety Equipment You Need for Do It Yourself Home Improvements
It’s extraordinary how most people plunge in to home alleviation projects with really small courtesy for safety. It’s not startling then, which accidents have been usual during home alleviation projects. They can operation from usually removing the crush in your palm all the approach to the detriment of the prong or even more. So prior [...]
