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About David S

A current home owner and dad of two, who loves to fix things. I have spent countless hours fixing and repairing things around the house. I started this blog to share my knowledge with you. I hope you find what you are looking for!

Dewalt Battery Not Charging (6 Easy Fixes! – Updated)

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023Author David SPosted in Power Tools17 Replies

If you are having trouble with your Dewalt battery not charging, don’t worry you’re not alone.  As with all batteries, Dewalt batteries often go through issues that do not allow them to charge properly. Lucky for you, there are 6 simple things to try before you go out and get a new battery.  Dewalt Battery…

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What do the Numbers on a Drill Mean? (With Pictures!)

Posted on May 27, 2023June 10, 2023Author David SPosted in Power ToolsLeave a Reply

Do you own a cordless drill? If so it most likely has numbers on it. Those numbers have a very specific meaning and can be helpful when using your drill. I will give you an in depth explanation on exactly what those numbers mean and how to choose the best one for your job. Also,…

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Circular Saw Kickback (Detailed Pictures to prevent it!)

Posted on May 22, 2023May 24, 2023Author David SPosted in Power ToolsLeave a Reply

The circular saw is one of the most important and versatile tools in carpentry. With that being said it can also be one of the most dangerous tools. Since it is so mobile it can be hard to handle the saw while making cuts. If you have ever used a circular saw then you have…

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How to use ratchet straps (8 STEPS with PICTURES!)

Posted on May 2, 2023May 3, 2023Author David SPosted in How toLeave a Reply

Are you having trouble using your ratchet straps? If so, you are not alone. They can really be a pain and difficult to use. With that being said there are a couple of key tricks you can use to make the process smooth and easy. They are very effective and helpful, so lets make sure…

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Dimensions of a 2 x 4 (Lumber sizes explained!)

Posted on April 30, 2023May 3, 2023Author David SPosted in Power ToolsLeave a Reply

A 2×4 is one of the most commonly used pieces of wood in the world. It is used for framing houses to building sawhorses and everything inbetween. You would think, given the name, a 2×4 will measure 2 inches by 4 inches. That is not the case. Let’s look at the actual dimensions of a…

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Dewalt 18v to 20v Adapter Problems (Quick and Easy Fixes!)

Posted on April 8, 2023April 8, 2023Author David SPosted in Power Tools2 Replies

If you are having issues with your Dewalt 18v to 20v battery adapter, you are in the right place. I will walk you through some of the most common issues and how you can fix them quickly! When Dewalt switched from the 18v to 20v battery system they put out an adapter. This allowed people…

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