We talk about a lot of tools on this site, but there’s perhaps no more important sidekick to any DIY project than a quality utility knife. It truly sits in the Pantheon of tools–other than a hammer, a screwdriver, and good old fashioned duct tape, there is no more basic staple of your toolbox than … Read more
Buying your first wrench set (or any wrench set for that matter) is almost like a rite of passage – the bread to any true DIY’ers butter, so to speak. Most average folks will simply go out and buy the most inexpensive set of combination wrenches they can find at their local hardware store, but before … Read more
We’ve got two major expectations for a good multi-tool: it needs to be bomb-proof, and it needs to be functional. While there are few options out there that satisfy the latter, there’s even fewer that satisfy the former. In this article, our goal is to help you sift through all the junk and guide you along … Read more
When it comes to your driveway, there’s no greater enemy than mother nature. Water can seep into the asphalt, freezes, expands, and create cracks. Eventually, you have a situation where your driveway ends up looking like a broken-down city street. Thankfully, asphalt crack fillers make it easy to repair your driveway. From there, you can … Read more
Your home’s roof is the first line of defense against the elements. Just like anything else, your roof will age and get dirty over time. Roof cleaning products make it easy to restore the original beauty of your roof without having to shell out several thousand dollars to replace it. But, with so many different … Read more
A beautiful deck is a great way to beautify your backyard while providing a space for you to enjoy the summer with family and friends. But, fast forward a decade or so, and you’ll see that father time and mother nature are taking a toll on your once beautiful outdoor enclave. Thankfully, deck resurfacers allow … Read more
If you have a wooden deck on your house then one of the best things about it is being able to go out there to sit and relax or to have a BBQ with your friends and family. But if your wooden deck doesn’t look its best you may not be so sure about inviting … Read more
A greenhorn DIY’er is strolling about his or her local hardware store, checking out some cool new products, toying with the idea of adding another tool or two to the growing arsenal that’s accumulating in the garage back home. Quick Look: Our Top Rated Hammer Drills Hammer Drill Name Quality Price Our Rating DeWalt DCD985B … Read more
Problems with a ceiling fan? Don’t sweat. (Pun intended). These everyday household appliances operate on simple induction motors, and there are only a handful of things that can go wrong with them. For the DIY’er, this makes diagnosing and repairing problems a relative breeze (again, pun intended). In this article, we’ll walk you through several … Read more
First things first. What in the world does PVA stand for? A little reading will tell you that it stands for polyvinyl acetate. These two big words simply mean that it’s a colorless, odorless material used in adhesives. Ok, so now we have the hard stuff out of the way, let’s get the rest of … Read more
Knicks, dings, chips, gashes, and holes in the drywall are an inevitable part of home-owning. Fortunately, repairing these holes and imperfections is a breeze with a decent putty knife and a quality spackle. Whether it’s a massive hole or a tiny chip in the paint the size of a pencil eraser, size will be the one … Read more
Water pooled up on the bathroom floor around the base of a toilet probably spells disaster for most any homeowner. However, before you start thinking about catastrophic flood damage and nightmarishly expensive repair bills, consider that toilets are quite simple and reliable instruments, and there are only a handful of components that can fail or … Read more