Remodeling Tools & Equipment

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....

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...

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...

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...

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 staple gun holds a clip of metal staples that can be used to fasten building materials as fast as the user can pull the trigger. Staples eject with force by a spring-loaded firing system that...

A texture gun can add designer finish to any wall or ceiling. Texture is also great for hiding blemishes or unevenness in an existing drywall surface. Sprayed texture is inexpensive but can...

A Bostitch nail gun is one of the best tools to have both at home and work. It is a lightweight tool featuring magnesium housing that makes it durable enough to withstand the regular bashing and...

A rivet gun is simple to operate by loading it with a rivet, lining it up to the wood and squeezing the trigger. Learn to use a rivet gun, also known as a pop rivet, with help from a custom...

Loading a Staple gun is very simple. Here is how to re-fill a staple gun.

A heat gun is a device shaped much like a hair dryer that blasts highly heated air from the front. It can be used in many applications around the home--such as: stripping paint, removing old...

Powder coating is a process that allows you to paint metal cleanly with a powder paint. A powder coating gun electrostatically charges a powder paint which is later cured in an oven. The process...

A sandblaster is a unique tool that uses air or steam to thrust out sand to grind or clean a surface. Typically a sandblaster is used on items like a boat where you need to break through the gloss...

Powder coating metal is a handy skill that allows you to repaint just about any metal with a sleeker finish than spray paint. Your results will look more professional, and it's a particularly good...

The staple gun is an easy-to-use and effective tool for a variety of household chores, ranging from securing fabric to tacking down roofing paper. If your stapler is out of staples, though, you've...

Driving nails into a surface used to be a daunting task, particularly if lots of nails were to be used in a short time. Thankfully, there's now the powered nail gun. The Bostitch nail gun,...

An airless sprayer can be a quick and efficient way to paint a large area. In some airless sprayers, paint is poured into a hopper. The hopper, or container, has a hose that runs from the paint to...

Home repair can be a satisfying and cost-efficient way to refurbish and remodel a home. Learning proper construction and building methods is essential. The same can be said for the tools which...

Preparing and building in your home can be a great way to both save money and increase your own construction skills. One of the mainstays of the construction trade is the staple gun: it's useful...

Sometimes fusing metals together is a necessary part of home improvement projects or working on hobbies. Soldering is a simple alternative to fusing metals quickly and nearly effortlessly. There...

Caulking is a process for filling up cracks, seams, and other open spaces in buildings and boats, so as to keep out water. It also keeps out the weather, insects, and other problems in buildings....

Not too long ago, construction workers had to deal with sore fingers from missed nail heads. Technology has advanced to the point that pneumatic nail guns are as common as a hammer and nail. With...

Learn about the powerful potential of a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid cracks and splits in the wood when using a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid blowouts in the wood with a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to use a nail gun for pinning headers - free video.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems with your nail gun - free video.

Learn how to troubleshoot depth problems with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid injury when using a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid splitting the wood while using the nail gun to nail molding at a right angle - free video.

Learn nail gun safety tips in this free video.

Learn about different types of nail gun nails including nails with heat activated glue - free video.

Learn how to choose the right nail for the job and set the depth gauge for the nail gun - free video.

Learn toenailing techniques with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to toenail with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to through nail when framing with a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to maintain and care for your nail gun - free video.

Learn how to use the rapid fire trigger and the safety trigger on a nail gun - free video.

You can save money by knowing how to preserve your caulk gun in between uses. The caulk inside it and the caulk gun itself can be kept fresh and pliable for future use.

Caulk guns come in a variety of shapes and sizes and different projects require different guns. For tile mosaics, you can use a standard caulk gun. You need to load the caulk gun correctly for...

A nail gun is a great accessory if you're going to be doing a lot of construction or have a large construction project. The gun saves a great deal of time on the job and can be an invaluable...