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