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A Step By Step Guide on How to Read Digital and Analog Multimeters

To any professional technician, a multimeter is an indispensable tool and a fantastic piece to keep in his or her ‘arsenal’. This remarkable device performs a bunch of functions. Testing ...

21 May 2020

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How Many Solar Panels Do I Really Need?

Ever since green electricity has become popular and easily accessible by most landlords, the interest in solar panels and home wind turbines has grown hugely. This isn’t just a good ...

08 May 2020

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What Size Garage Door Opener Do I Need?

It wasn’t long ago that we would see garage doors that would open using a button only in movies. Back then you had to get out of your car in ...

22 April 2020

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How To Weld Aluminum

Welding aluminum is not an easy task; it presents a lot of unique challenges as compared to welding steel or other common metals, especially in terms of crack sensitivity and ...

06 March 2020

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How To Embroide With A Sewing Machine: Complete Guide

In the past few years, embroidery has regained its long-lost popularity. Because of this explosion, several well-renowned brands started producing embroidery machines for both residential and commercial uses. But, what ...

06 March 2020

Do It Yourself: How To Make An Air Compressor

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Do It Yourself: How To Make An Air Compressor

Having the best air compressor is essential for every home workshop. It doesn't have to be anything fancy, but it should be good enough to use for a variety of ...

05 March 2020

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How To Heat A Room Without Electricity: Compete Guide

In most countries around the world, the cold and snowy season is the time when winter storms start creating havoc. In these scenarios, 'rotating outages' are quite frequent and aids ...

04 March 2020

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How To Use A Plasma Cutter

Using a plasma cutter is a relatively easy task if you’ve done it for years. But if you’ve never used one before, it can seem like a daunting task at ...

03 March 2020

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How To Use A Pressure Washer

Some of you may think there’s no need for instructions when it comes to using a pressure washer. Just point it at the dirty object, turn it on and use ...

18 February 2020

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How to Use a Stud Finder

Unfortunately you do not have the option of not finding the stud when you plan on wall-mounting your TV for example. The risks highly outweigh the rewards in such a ...

14 February 2020

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How to Replace a Shower Head

There are quite a few reasons that will justify changing a shower head. Whatever reason pushed you to that decision is welcome because changing the power head yourself is a ...

14 February 2020

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Attic Ladder Installation: How To Do It Right?

You know better than us just how annoying it can be to have limited access to a place that is within your own home. And we are sure that you ...

14 February 2020

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Find out how to use a laser level for your projects

Dealing with a DIY project that requires precision in leveling various surfaces, and you're not sure what tool would be the best to help you get the job done? Whenever ...

29 December 2019

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The Ultimate Framework to Finding the Perfect Generator Size

Nothing sucks like being stuck in darkness during a blackout and you’re probably tired of that now! Let's take a wild guess, your backup generator isn’t what you thought it ...

28 December 2019

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Easy tips and tricks to teach you how to use a soldering iron

Soldering iron is a versatile equipment. Beyond using it for mounting components on a PCB or carrying out assemblies in electronics, there is so much more than you can do ...

19 November 2019

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Tips for Effortless Sharpening of Your Chainsaw Chain

Even the biggest and powerful chainsaws won't perform well with dull blades; it causes the chainsaw bar to launch upwards after getting caught in the wood, a phenomenon commonly known ...

19 November 2019

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How To Cut Glass Tile: Methods and Tools That’ll Help

Decorative glass tile is a perfect idea that can add splashes of color into any interior, making it stylish and memorable. These tiles look equally impressive in kitchens and bathrooms, ...

13 November 2019

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How To Clean A Chainsaw and Why Regular Cleaning Is Important

Cutting jobs are not as clean as some people believe. On the other hand, how hard it can be to clean a chainsaw: rinse, wipe, let be. Right? Well, not ...

04 November 2019

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A Guide to Learn How to Measure a Chainsaw Bar

You need to check all parts on your chainsaw as time passes. If you use it frequently, there is a big chance that the chain and the bar will wear ...

29 October 2019

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How to Choose Between Electric and Gas Chainsaws

Having a house in the open, demands tools to deal with diverse tasks given the seasons. If your property is surrounded by nature, you probably have to deal with trees ...

26 October 2019

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How to Use a Hole Saw: A Beginner’s Guide

One of the main staples found in a workman’s shed is the hole saw. You’ll find that it’s something that will come in handy as you venture out to more ...

03 October 2019

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What does sharpen the saw mean

You may ask yourself, “what does sharpen the saw mean?” It’s a question that on the face of it seems complex, but it really isn’t too tricky. Here in this ...

27 September 2019

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Learn How To Use A Miter Saw

This tool is a top-rated tool among woodworkers. A lot of carpenters swear by their miter for their trim carpentry. It is quick, accurate and is a beautiful power tool ...

21 September 2019

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How to Use a Caulk Gun? Caulking Tips for Beginners

The development of new technologies and the production of new materials have not spared such an industry as building. New types of building materials have significantly improved both the quality ...

12 September 2019

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Why Is My Lawnmower Smoking

Have you ever needed to do chores, mow the lawn when lo and behold, smoke started pouring out from your lawnmower? It may come across as something a bit scary, ...

18 August 2019

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How to Put a Chain on the Chainsaw

Chainsaws have been in use since 1920. Its multiple functioning makes it a must for households and industries. You can cut and trim trees, process firewood, carve sculptures and showpieces. ...

29 July 2019

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Learn how to sharpen your chainsaw

How To Sharpen Chainsaw Blade Owning a chainsaw makes it easy to handle timber cutting tasks like a pro. However, there is one thing that most people who own this ...

26 July 2019