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Electrical Tape and Receptacle When remodeling I often have to remove live outlets temporarily from the electrical boxes. Anytime this is done I always advocate using electrical tape to wrap electrical receptacles such as outlet or switch terminals. This prevents accidental contact with your hands or tools with the live wires or terminals causing an…
Homeowner Tools These 15 tools are the basic list of tools every homeowner needs in their toolbox. THE TOOLS: 1. Toolbox Today tools boxes years ago were all metal, now there are plastic versions and even soft canvas bags with lots of pockets. 2. Hammer: Choose a vibration-dampening rubber grip. A 16-ounce steel- or fiberglass-shaft hammer.…
Drywall Anchors ~ What’s The difference? There are many styles of drywall anchors, each one having different strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to use the proper anchor for the correct application. Often times a manufacturer will supply an inexpensive anchor with a towel bar or curtain rod set. It has been my…
Smart Material Placement Can Save Time And Money 1. When delivering remodeling material have the lumber try to have it stacked your framing lumber according to the way you will use it. For example; have the wall studs on top of the rafters so you don’t have to go digging for them. 2. Have the lumber…
Drywall Anchors ~ What’s The difference? There are many styles of wall anchors, each one having different strengths and weaknesses. The important thing is to use the proper anchor for the correct application. Often times a manufacturer will supply an inexpensive anchor with a towel bar or curtain rod set. It has been my experience…
What is the correct table saw blade height? The old school of thought was to keep the blade as low as possible for the cutting operation. I was taught this table saw blade height method in shop class. Since then I have always tried to keep the saw blade set approximately 1/8 to 1/4″ above…
Pilot Holes A pilot hole is a smaller hole drilled into any surface prior to and to assist in the installation of a screw, nail or other fastener. Pilot holes help to: 1. Prevent wood from splitting from large screws or when near the end or edge of the board. 2. Make installing the screw…
Choosing The Best Fastener For Exterior Wood Stainless steel nails are the best choice when fastening Cedar siding, especially if the siding is to be finished with transparent or semitransparent stain. Grades of Stainless Steel Many people are not aware the stainless steel fasteners come in different grades. No. 304 stainless for general siding applications…
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