When using a circular saw it is important to know which direction the blade travels. This is the most important part of making smooth perfect cuts. It is also essential when it comes time to change your blade. If the blade is installed incorrectly it can be very dangerous. When I first installed a blade…
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How to Cut Straight With a Circular Saw (With Pictures!)
Circular saws are one of the most important and versatile tools for any contractor or DIYer. They are very transportable and require little to no set up. With this though comes difficulty in cutting straight lines. Unlike miter and table saws there is no assistance from the saw (they do not have built in fences).…
How To Change Box Cutter Blade (With pictures!)
Box cutters, also known as utility knives are very useful tools. They are compact and can be used for a variety of different projects. They have the ability to cut cardboard, drywall, thin wood and everything in between. Depending on what you are cutting with your box cutter the blades dull fairly quickly. So blade…
Dewalt Flexvolt Battery (What is it?)
Dewalt is one of the most trusted tool companies out there. They have been around for many years. Contractors and DIYers use there tools all the time because of the quality. One of the companies biggest goals is to provide high powered equipment run by batteries. They are trying to get rid of tools with…
How to Change a Garbage Disposal (Step by step Guide!)
Did your garbage disposal just recently start leaking? Mine did and turns out it was time for a new one. The leak was consistent and constant. We had a plumber come out to take a look. The estimate was $650. Are you kidding me? To change a garbage disposal? Seems high in my book! So…
Nail vs Screw (With Detailed Pictures!)
When it comes to construction and DIY projects nails and screws are the two main fasteners. It can be difficult to decide which fastener to use. However, with a little research and knowledge the decision can be easy. Below I will help you decide if you should use a nail or a screw for your…