Remodeling Tools & Equipment

Oscillating tools are a great time saver and now there are many to choose from. Here are a few things to consider before you purchase on.

When using a jigsaw to cut sheet metal, you need to pay attention to the amount of pressure applied to the metal, the speed at which you push the jigsaw and the teeth-per-inch (TPI) of the jigsaw...

Maglite flashlights are one of the most recognizable names in lighting due to their durability. Maglites are available in sizes that range from a single-cell light all the way up to four-cell...

Sheet metal roll-forming equipment uses a series of rolls to form complex seams and flanges on lighter gauge sheet metal. The majority of roll-forming machines are geared toward fabricating duct...

A tubing roller is a machine designed for shaping a radius inside metal tubing. Softer metals such as copper and aluminum can be shaped with little difficulty, but stronger metals such as carbon...

Many of the tools in your do-it-yourself arsenal are designed to be used in enclosed spaces. So, you must have a tool in your kit to illuminate small work spaces. A Mini Maglite flashlight is...

Screws are tools that are used in many building projects. If you are planning a project that requires screws, it's a good idea to become familiar with screws and their purpose.

Screws are a very common tool that can be used in just about any project. Screws have been around for quite some time, and it pays to understand the screw and it's uses if you're planning any...

Allen wrenches, also called "hex keys," start as large pieces of steel alloy known as billet. These 50- to 80-lb. blocks are loaded into a powerful hydraulic press that squeezes the malleable...

Cutting thinner-gauge metal is usually accomplished with a hacksaw or handheld grinder. Hacksaws are great for cross cutting but don't do well in plunge cuts--cuts that start and stop without...

A saw is a tool that cuts through wood and other materials with the blade that has a series of sharp and serrated points or teeth. After using a particular saw for a long period of time, you may...

When choosing a cordless drill driver, there are four main categories to consider: power, including voltage, speed and torque; size and weight; features included with the drill and in the...

Air compressors are valuable pieces of equipment for homeowners and for anyone who likes to take on home-improvement projects. These compressors can be used with nail guns, staple guns,...

Load rated lifting eye bolts have a threaded shank that ends at a shoulder located below the eye or at the base of a long shoulder. Either type can be used for connecting lifting straps to a load,...

Cardboxes are inexpensive and can hold items when you are moving or if you need to place things in storage. However, there are also disadvantages to using cardboard to store your possessions,...

Doing home repairs and installations yourself can be challenging, but completing a task to your satisfaction can be highly rewarding. If you are new to DIY work you may be a little rusty on the...

Keeping your pneumatic air tools oiled properly is one of the easiest things you can do to keep them working at their best and to extend their life. But just putting oil in them isn't enough; you...

Using a Dremel to cut nails is a quick and easy process that makes light work of cutting nails. Insert an abrasive cut off wheel into the collet, the part of the Dremel that holds the bit in...

Soldering is a fairly common practice in the building or wiring of many components, and, as such, is an invaluable skill to learn. Soldering guns and accessories are not expensive and it is easy...

If you do any sort of work around the house you will find it difficult to work without a set of adjustable sawhorses. A good, sturdy set of sawhorses can perform many functions, including serving...

There are many things you should consider when buying and choosing teak furniture such as a table. Some shoppers only look at the style and design but don't consider the quality. This results in...

Plastic wood is a popular product because it is both stable and versatile like real wood, yet more durable. Often composed of recycled plastic, this synthetic wood is an environmentally safe...

Calculating shed weight can be important when attempting to move a structure in its entirety, or where you need to know if an adequate foundation has been prepared. Although the easiest way to...

The chisel is one of the most versatile tools available. Chisels are used on wood, stone and steel.

A drum sander is one of the most powerful types of sanders. It is referred to as a "drum" sander because of the large, usually hollow roller that it uses. Customized rolls of sandpaper are placed...

Framing nailers, or framing nail guns, are among the larger of the nail gun types, and they shoot nails by using electromagnetism, explosive charge, flammable gas or pneumatic compressed air....

A floor sander is an important piece of equipment if you work around your house frequently. Renting one is a good choice for those who only need a sander once a year, but if you need one more...

You should always try to avoid cutting a live electrical wire under all circumstances. But if for some reason you must cut a live electrical wire, there are ways to do it while minimizing the...

Whilst a drill/driver is perfect for screwing and drilling into wood and other soft materials, when it comes to drilling into walls, masonry, brick and cement, an impact drill is the right power...

Today’s power tools are designed to be lightweight and easy to use, but knowing which power tool is the right one for the job can be confusing. Many of us have a cordless screwdriver in our...

Sandblasting is done with a variety of cutting media. Materials other than sand used widely include aluminum oxide, silicon carbide, crushed walnut shells and glass beads. Brown sand and white...

You can weld like pieces of plastic together with hot air and a filler rod. The heat required to weld plastic varies depending on the molecular structure of the plastic. You need to have a...

Dowels are rounded wooden poles that come in a variety of thicknesses. They are available at almost any home-improvement or hardware store, and they may be used for a variety of purposes around...

The brad nailer and the finish nailer are both power tools. There purposes vary. However, they both make building tasks easier to accomplish.

Like any nail gun, a Bostitch framing nail gun allows you to rapidly and efficiently drive nails into a surface, saving you time and effort on home improvement projects. Using a variable air...

Concrete polishing equipment can be expensive to own but is reasonable when rented. If you are planning on doing one concrete polishing project, you can rent the mechanical equipment and buy the...

The Wagner Paint Crew is a contractor-grade piston pump paint sprayer also available to the homeowner. The sprayer consists of a reservoir and pumping unit, a pressure hose and a hand-held spray...

Before you use a Metabo grinder, you need to learn how to use the grinder and familiarize yourself with the tool's controls and safety features. The type of grinding wheel you are using will...

Casters are a kind of small wheel attached to a large or heavy object so that the object may be moved with greater ease. Casters come in a number of sizes, types and materials. They can be mounted...

A drill pump is used to pump nonflammable fluids. The drill pump has no internal motor to drive the impeller; instead, you use a standard hand drill to move the fluids. The power from the drill...

A cement mixer is handy to have around when you have big amounts of cement to prepare. Instead of mixing the cement by hand with a mixing hoe, you can toss the dry mix in the cement mixer, which...

Toenailing, or driving a nail in diagonally to connect two boards that meet at a 90-degree angle, is a basic technique widely used in construction. Among other applications, you may need to...

Today's nail guns boast vast improvements in weight, style, grip and reliability. Assuming you selected the right pressure, torque and nail for your project, nail-gun jams should not occur very...

A pop rivet is a fastener that consists of a pin-style shaft that is mushroomed on one end and a flared hollow rivet that as a smooth conical shaped head. Pop riveting guns pull the pin into the...

Condensation will cause air tools to lock or freeze up after an extended amount of time. Condensation forms when air enters the air compressor intake. The humidity in the air turns to water vapor...

If you are doing a lot of work at ladder height, drywall stilts can save you time. They are surprisingly easy to use, but you will need to be cautious. It is easy to forget you are wearing them,...