Tag: tools

Put Your Vacuum Cleaner’s Tools to the Test

If your vacuum cleaner has a hose, it has attachments that work with that hose. But many vacuum owners don’t really know how to effectively use these tools, or in some cases, even where the tools have been stashed! Here’s how to use your vacuum’s attachments to clean up like a boss. The right tool… Read more »

9 Essential Tools for the DIY Painter

Painting can be a big job, but with the right tools the task will be easier and the finished product more professional. Here are nine essential tools. Masking tape will keep paint off of adjacent areas where you don’t want it, making your job decidedly easier. Most often this will be masking trim work from… Read more »

Top Ten Essential Gardening Tools

Forget about a green thumb, a good gardener needs a quality set of tools. Check out our handy list of the most helpful gardening tools for the backyard landscaper. Shopping List of Essential Gardening Tools Gloves are a must, especially if gardening is a weekend-only activity and blisters are a likely result. Gloves can also… Read more »

Essential Tools for the Home Workshop

Even the simplest household fix-it job goes more smoothly with the right tool in hand. Here’s a quick guide to what the well-stocked home toolbox should contain. Cutting Tools Handsaws include wood saws that do cross-cuts (cutting across the grain of the wood), rip cuts (cutting along the grain), and hacksaws for cutting metal. Wire… Read more »