Whether you’re embarking on a new landscaping project, building a pool table, or installing a slate floor, there may come a time where you’ll need to learn how to cut slate. Working with slate can be a little intimidating thanks to the fact it’s both hard and brittle. Thankfully, learning how to cut slate isn’t as … Read more
When it comes to laying out a rafter, it’s essential to understand the basic building blocks of framing. Among the most important individual components is the birdsmouth joint. Also known as a bird’s mouth joint or sometimes a bird’s beak notch, this type of cut is typically used to securely connect a rafter to the top … Read more
The quality of your cutting-in can easily make or break an otherwise top-notch painting job. Also referred to as trimming-in, the term relates to the process of painting a thin strip next to trim, molding, transitions between walls and ceilings, and any other area that is too tight for a paint roller to reach. The goal is … Read more
Flexible conduit helps to protect electrical wiring from exposure to environmental factors. It can also ground wiring, and it provides a nice, clean appearance. Since each wiring job is different, you’ll need to custom cut each piece of conduit depending on the needs of your job. Fortunately, learning how to cut flexible conduit is a fairly … Read more
Getting locked out happens to the best of us. Maybe your lock rusted shut, or you’ve lost your keys. Maybe you’ve just purchased a storage locker at auction, and now you need to cut the old lock off. In any event, the question of how to cut off a lock is fairly easy to answer, and … Read more
If you’re faced with deteriorating asphalt that needs repair, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the project. Fortunately, the question of how to cut asphalt is one with a fairly easy answer. Today, we’re going to cover how you can tackle this job without the help of a professional using little more than a worm drive … Read more
How this flexible wire fencing got the name “hardware cloth” is anyone’s guess. While it may be hard, it certainly isn’t cloth, and learning how to cut hardware cloth can be a source of anxiety for a DIYer who needs to use some for their next project. Fortunately, if you need to know how to cut … Read more
Miter saws make it easy to cut precision angles in wood with little effort. But, if you’ve spent any time around a miter saw, you know that the miter table only allows you to adjust the blade for angles up to 45 degrees. But, what if you need to cut greater than 45 degrees? It may … Read more
If you’re in the middle of a kitchen remodel, you’ll soon realize that cutting through materials like granite, marble or Silestone is far more difficult than cutting through materials like wood or metal. Silestone is made up of a combination of quartz, pigment or dye and a resin material which holds it all together. It’s especially … Read more
When you think of a chain, you think of something that’s rock solid and virtually impenetrable. So, if you find yourself in a position where you need to know how to cut chain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Fortunately, cutting chain is much easier than you may think, and you’ll be able to make quick work … Read more
Most homeowners go their entire lives without ever having to worry about their aluminum downspouts. But, if you find yourself in the unlikely situation where you need to replace or repair it, you’ll need to know how to cut downspout. While you may be nervous or uneasy about tackling this project yourself, try not to worry. … Read more
When it comes to woodworking, learning how to cut a notch in wood is an indispensable trickyou’ll need to learn. This will help make your projects stronger and more durable, while alsoproviding a decorative flourish that will add to the beauty of your project. But, notching wood can be intimidating, especially for beginners. Thankfully, when it … Read more