No matter what building or construction project you plan on taking on, there’s probably going to be some sort of hammer involved. Hammers are useful for banging, prying, pounding in nails and so many other tasks. They’re one of the most versatile tools, but they work best when you...

The 20 Volt Black and Decker Drill and Driver Set advertises itself as a rugged kit designed for serious tasks while being priced at a budget level. Though that seems counter intuitive, we took the time to test out the claims of the tool and we’re more than a...

Flaring a brake line isn’t as hard as it looks, but there are a few steps you really need to nail (ahem… line preparation!) that will make or break your flare. Learn to nail these steps and you’ll end up with a tight seal in your line. Don’t bother...

The Dewalt P1000 powder actuated hammer is a perfect example of just how important it is to read reviews before making a purchase. I picked up the tool to build a raised floor on a concrete slab in my mud room. I grabbed it because it was the most...

If you’re anything like I was back when I started building up my tool collection you have to be really selective about the tools that you buy. I knew I needed a drill, heck I wasted away a bunch of Saturday nights hand-tightening screws for pictures, curtain rods and...

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If you’re considering vinyl windows you’re probably doing so because you’ve seen how affordable they can be. Compared to aluminum, fiberglass and especially wooden windows vinyl looks like a serious bargain. The price isn’t the whole story though, and while it might seem like a great deal to get...

If you’ve ever gone to look for windows to purchase and you saw something like a 2020 window or a 3838 window you probably weren’t sure what the windows were talking about. The measurement system used to label windows is actually very simple, and once you understand how the...

Finding studs to attach fasteners to can be one of the most challenging parts of any interior project around your home. Whether your mounting a television, putting up a fancy loft bed, or you simply want to hang up a couple shelves you’ll have to know how to find...

After moving into our new house we soon decided we wanted a television mounted in the family room to enjoy it as a second living room and to give the kids a place to hang out to play their games. The task was daunting at first, and I even...