What Are Level, Plumb, Square & True in Construction and Carpentry?
If you’re planning on taking up carpentry as a hobby or performing a DIY construction job, then it’s important for you to have the right tools for the job. But …
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How to Drill and Screw into Concrete Without a Hammer Drill
So, you just scheduled your next big home project, and this one happens to include drilling into concrete. Your garage is stocked full of power tools and drills, yet you …
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How to Clean Power Tools: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
No matter whether you go with a relatively affordable Ryobi tool or a top-of-the-line Hilti hammer drill, to maximize its lifetime, you should routinely clean it. You should, of course, …
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How to Remove Stripped Screws: Techniques That Work with Wood, Metal & Plastic
Previously, I wrote about 4 tips that can help you avoid stripping screws. However, chances are that even if you follow all of them, you will still damage a screw …
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