Professional contractors as well as homeowners can find endless reasons for owning a saw, whether it’s an electric model or operated by a rechargeable battery. Many different types of saws exist, but one of the most popular and versatile saws is a hand-held circular saw. Part of the value of this type of tool is that…
Die grinders are powerful tools that are traditionally used to grind down metal. With incredible power and unbelievable RPM speeds, though, they can be used in a wide variety of ways – you don’t even have to just be working with metal. Here are five of the best die grinder uses that make these powerful pieces…
A concrete mixer is something that not all home improvement projects need. That being said, some do call for this type of machinery and choosing the right one is critical. When Might You Need a Concrete Mixer? As most people know not all projects call for a concrete mixer but there are certainly some that…
Building with concrete is the most important component of construction. At the very least, every home, commercial building, structure and edifice requires a foundation and/or footings. There are about a dozen critical tools for pouring footings, foundations and finishing flat work. Every concrete job will require the following: Excavating Tools Shovels – preferably both spades…
In the construction world, fast-paced environments breed accidents, mishaps, and mistakes. Many health risks, injuries, and damages stem from outdated and ineffective procedures. If you can adopt a rebar tie tool into your arsenal, however, you’ll thrive with the added innovation. Manually tying rebar takes work. First, you need to tie a wire around a…
Learning to tie rebar properly is a like perfecting the art of tying sailor’s knots. It requires some practice to do it right. The kind of tie depends on the kind of job the rebar will be doing, and specialized tools are needed to do it right and to do it well. A Look at…
Steel rebar is used for giving extra strength to concrete and other building materials, but it’s far more versatile than you might imagine. It’s easy enough to bend, shape, and cut it with just a few power tools. If you’re looking to get creative and decorate your yard without spending a ton at the local…
If you a DIY kind of person, sanding cannot be avoided. Many projects are going to come up that will require smooth, clean, finished surfaces. You need to choose the right hand sander for the job. You do not want to spend hours sweating over a sandpaper and seeing less-than-stellar results. The power sander you…
Sometimes, home design and construction go hand in hand. If you’re stocked with concrete, consider taking advantage of the supply. Choose your home’s most accessible areas and pick a focal point. Then, check out the following concrete designs. Even if you’re not planning a long-term landscape project, you can still deck out your home for…
Milwaukee M12 600 MCM Cable Cutter During the 2012 Media Event at Milwaukee Tools, we were treated to a glimpse of this gem. The Milwaukee M12 Cable Cutter makes what looks almost like magic as it cuts through stranded wire. Granted, it’s not a tool you’re likely to use everyday (unless you’re in the trade,…