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Caulking around your bathroom is a necessity, and the process of doing it is broken down into easy steps here!
Nuts and bolts are the basic building elements that hold materials together.
Nailing into the masonry work of your home may seem like a challenge, but it's actually quite easy.
Hit the nail on the head with these hammering tips for safety and efficiency.
From screws and nails to bolts and rivets, here's the details on how to fasten your projects together.
Hold steady with these simple pointers for using wood clamps
15 things to make your welding jobs easier and safer.
Sometimes you need to shorten the dry time for your super glue. Here are four tips to get the job done.
Cyanoacrylate glue is a great filler.
Learn about molly bolts so you never have to worry about hanging heavy objects on drywall again.
Hanging up your own porch swing is very easy as long as you have access to a lag screw or bolt. These
Spray glue gets everywhere. Here's how to get it off.
Get the right caulk for the job, and seal the deal.
In gluing picture frames, one type of clamp that is simple to work with and can effectively glue your frame pieces together is a frame clamp. However, these clamps work differently from other types of clamps so having the following information will help you to better able use them. Tools and Materials
Using a pneumatic rivet gun to drive rivets creates an automated fastening process that does not require a lot of energy. As long as the air pressure is adequate, there is no need to worry about making a lot of errors. In addition, the device has a few parts to maintain, making it a very effective fastening
Hanger bolts are designed to have two threaded sides. One side has wood threads designed to be driven into wood, and the other side has machine threads designed for machine-threaded nuts. These fasteners are usually used to secure table legs, but are also commonly used for mounting objects on walls.
Stripped deck screws cannot be removed with ordinary screwdrivers and therefore should be removed using a different technique. When replacing deck boards, it is necessary to remove the old screws and replace them with new ones as the new boards are installed. Sometimes, the deck screws also need to be
Carriage bolts are useful fasteners for metal and woodworking projects. The bolts are also known as plow bolts and are usually made of steel. They have a square spine and domed head. This ensures that the bolt doesn’t turn while you tighten the nut. The design of the bolt also allows you to tighten
Cutting a threaded rod is tricky especially if you want a smooth end. A well-cut threaded rod will enable the hex screws to turn cleanly towards the threads. This is the reason why it is important to know a few tips on how to properly cut a threaded rod. The old way of cutting a threaded rod is through
A pneumatic flooring nailer is a device that uses compressed air to drive flooring nails into wood or any other flooring material. Unlike the manual nailer, the device makes the nailing process a lot faster with the pull of a trigger. Tools and Materials Needed: Pneumatic flooring nailer Flooring material
When installing suspended ceiling tiles, you will come to a point where you will need to cut some parts in order to make them fit into the ceiling space. This is especially evident when you get nearer the wall during installation. In order to fill up the ceiling perfectly, some of the suspended tiles
Corner block crown molding installation is an easier alternative to having to do the corners of your moldings yourself. It actually lessens the hassle of getting the perfect cuts in order to achieve smooth corner connections. However, you also have to take some things into consideration when installing
You may need to replace trim molding as mouldings get weathered because of heavy rains. Replacing job is not a tough one, if you know the steps. Tools and Materials Needed: Trim molding Electric saw Measuring tape Pry bar Hammer Finishing nails Caulking Channel locks Razor knife Protective eyewear