Photo: stanleytools.com.au One of the most basic and recognizable hand tools in woodworking is a hammer. Using it is pretty straightforward because it is meant to apply force to whatever that comes into contact with its head. That said, you cannot use the same type of hammer to carry out … Read more
Auger drilling bits have been around for a very long time and are still in use to this day. However, they have evolved in design over the years to make them more efficient. Spade bits, on the other hand, have been around since 1968 when they were invented by the … Read more
Photo: Thor Kitchen Gas ranges are the heart of many modern kitchens. A 30-inch gas range is a popular choice because its size and performance are optimized for making professional-grade home meals. When choosing a gas range, several key considerations come to mind, for instance, preheating speed, ignition systems, number … Read more
Photo: Dimplex If you are looking to add some style and elegance to your home while also getting much-needed heat, you need to find the best fireplace insert. As the name suggests, these are meant to be used on the traditional fireplace and will replace the gas or wood fireplaces. … Read more
Photo: Skilsaw Angle grinders are versatile power tools that can perform many tasks, including cutting, grinding, polishing, and cleaning multiple materials. You can use an angle grinder to cut through metals, tiles, concrete, stone, and many other materials. A high-speed electric motor in the angle grinder rotates different disc/wheel varieties … Read more
Painted concrete is always attractive compared to leaving it to bear. But painting concrete, especially at home, in not just a matter of beauty and style. Paint has protective properties too. When choosing concrete paint, color choices and finishes are important considerations, because you want the surface to be transformed … Read more
For hobby or professional wood crafting, you need a rotary tool and some of the most popular ones in the market are the Dremel 4000 and 4300. These can also be used to craft metal, making them very versatile. Rotary tools usually come into play after saw cutting and they … Read more
As a woodworker, you will probably need both an angled and a straight finish nailer for your projects. However, if working on a DIY project, you will probably need just one or you might be able to afford only one of them. Well, which one do you pick? The most … Read more
Miter saws are the most popular tools for trimming (crosscutting) and angle cutting. These types of cuts are very common for decorative finishes, which can be seen on the corner of picture frames, crown molding and other angled joints. However, there are different types of miter saws, with the most … Read more
As the name suggests, tung oil comes from the tung oil tree and it is extracted by crushing the tree’s seeds. However, teak oil is not produced from the teak tree. Instead, it is an oil blend that contains a mix of tung oil, soy oil, linseed oil and polymers … Read more