How do you prevent miter saw tearout? (11 easy fixes)
A miter saw is one of the most reliable electric saw cutters for making even cuts on wood. It is easy to use and safer than a table saw. It also takes minimal effort to make clean cuts with a…
Tool Tips
How to remove an Allen screw without an Allen Wrench
Allen screws are not that common. You will hardly encounter them in most of your projects but if you deal with bike and machine repairs and furniture assembly be ready to come across them. That is why it is good…
5 Best Inexpensive Tool Gifts For Dad
What can I gift my dad on Father's Day? Find out the 5 best tool gift ideas for dads that won't cost a fortune.
How do you know if your refrigerator compressor is bad?
When your fridge is not working properly, the compressor could be the problem. In this article, I share how to troubleshoot it with a digital multimeter. Watch the video as well.
How to Remove a Stripped Screw From Any Material (9 Easy Hacks)
A quick and easy repair job can become a source of headache when you encounter a screw that won’t come off. This happens always when trying to remove a stripped screw. A stripped screw is one with a rounded-off head.…
How to use a Weed Wacker Properly – Quick Guide
Keeping the grass short and neat in your property depends as much on the quality of your string trimmer as on your skill to operate it. In this article, I show you how to use a weed wacker effectively for best results.
How To Fix a Stripped Screw Hole in Wood (6 Easy Methods)
Screws are some of the most widely used threaded fasteners for holding objects together. They are common in woodworking for attaching things and installing hinges. Unfortunately, although screws provide sturdy fastening, they come loose over time. This can be due…
How to clean battery corrosion off car battery (10 Easy Steps)
If your car cranks slowly every time you start it, that could be a sign of corroded battery terminals. You should open the hood or bonnet and inspect the battery. If you see some whitish or greenish substances on the…
What you need to know about painting pressure treated wood
Before using wood to make fence posts, decks, or other structures in your construction project, treat it first. Treating wood refers to the process of infusing it with preservative products. The preservatives protect the wood from rotting due to fungal,…
How to Magnetize Screwdrivers – 3 Easy Methods
One of the most frustrating things about working with screws is being unable to set them on the screw holes. This happens mostly when installing very tiny screws that are hard to grasp or when installing screw fasteners in very…