makita vs porter cable

Makita vs Porter Cable Brand Comparison | The Saw Guy

​The showdown between Makita vs Porter Cable is one we’ve anticipated for a while now.  In this in-depth article, you’ll learn all you need to know to make the  most informed buying decision.  Time to learn! Company Histories Makita Company History For decades now, Makita has been establishing itself as one of the true leaders

Bosch vs. Milwaukee

Bosch vs. Milwaukee Brand Comparison | The Saw Guy

Bosch and Milwaukee both make great, reliable power tools; if you’ve narrowed a decision on a new purchase down to these two brands, you’re off to a good start. However, narrowing a decision down to two brands doesn’t do you much good – you’ve gotta decide on one. We’re here to help with that. Nowadays, with marketing

Joint Compound vs. Spackle, Which One Should You Use?

They’re both white. They’re both thick and pasty. They both go on walls. So what’s the difference between joint compound vs. spackle? The truth is, despite appearances, there are significant differences between these two. You want to use joint compound if you need to fix cracks and/or large holes. Additionally, it is used to cover the

DIY AC Repair

5 DIY Air Conditioner Repair Tips

When your air conditioner stops cooling, something has probably gone wrong. The cause can be as trivial as a busted fuse or a broken compressor—but it could also be much worse. While some air conditioning repairs require the services of a professional, there are some you can do on your own. DIY AC repair is

DIY Garage door torsion spring repair

DIY Garage Door Springs Repair

Repairing Torsion Spring in Garage Doors Calling a professional repairer to fix your broken garage door spring can cost between $200 and $300. Save money by placing an order for the necessary parts and doing the repairs yourself. First, ensure you are dealing with torsion springs, not extension springs. Then, follow our handy steps below.

Three Way Switch Wiring - 3

3-Way Switch Wiring

3-way switch wiring isn’t the most complicated electrical job in the world, but it’s not quite as simple as a 2-way switch. After all, there’s another whole way! OK, corny commentary aside, 3-way switch wiring is useful for a number of applications, but it’s not always easy to remember the three-way wire orientation. It’s handy

refrigerator repair

Refrigerator Repair

The refrigerator is the most essential appliance in your entire household, and when it breaks down, you’re in crisis mode until you can get a repair. Without your refrigerator and freezer, you can’t provide some of your family’s most basic nutritional needs, so let’s talk about the different problems you might encounter with your refrigerator

Appliance Repair

Appliance Repair

Your large electronic appliances cost you a lot of money and you just want them to work when you need them and then never think about them again. Unfortunately, like any other heavy machinery, large appliances are prone to breaking down and failing outright when we need them the most. Appliance repair services can be

GCFI Outlets

Gfci Outlet

Electrical safety is critically important in every building in the world… at least the ones that have electricity. Electrical emergencies can cause serious injury or death and can result in disastrous fires that destroy entire homes. Fortunately, there are well-known and proven ways to reduce and practically eliminate certain hazards associated with handling electronic devices

garage door repair

Garage Door Repair

Garage doors, unfortunately, are one of the most frustrating structures to fix around the house when they stop working. They’re too big to handle in one piece, they’re heavy, and they require all sorts of hardware to work that you don’t use on a regular basis. Garage door services are expensive, and it always seems

gutter-cleaning

Gutter cleaning

Keeping your gutters clean is one of the biggest hassles as a homeowner, but it’s absolutely necessary to prevent water damage to your home and unsightly debris on your roof. Gutter cleaning isn’t fun, but it’s important. So if you’re a new homeowner trying to learn how to take care of the investment you just

drywall repair

Drywall Repair

Being able to repair drywall in the home is one of the most useful skills you can have as a homeowner. Dings, scuffs, and scratches can happen on a whim, and almost any little accident can cause them. Left unrepaired, they slowly accumulate and detract from the interior decor in any part of the house.