Using wall plugs is the perfect way to ensure the safety of your wall when installing cabinets, hanging art or lighting fixtures, or preparing to install a television mount. They will also keep heavy items from falling and injuring you or someone in your home. Wall plugs are well worth the short time it will take you to install them. …
Wood is a common construction material in home and furniture construction. If you are looking to protect your wooden structures from termites, is polyurethane effective? Polyurethane protects wood from termites. Polyurethane (especially oil-based types) forms a protective coating for the wood and dries to create a hard shell that can deter termites from chewing into the wood. This article discusses …
The appeal of wood is undeniable as it has tremendous aesthetic appeal, is environmentally friendly, and is sustainable. Thus, it is no wonder many people consider utilizing wood beams for their ceilings. However, wood’s combustible nature can make you wonder whether wooden ceilings are a fire hazard. Wooden ceilings are not a fire hazard depending on the type you use. …
Are you sick of stripping screws? Maybe you’ve ruined your last project and now you’re wondering which screw head is the strongest? In this article, we’ll dive into what makes a screw-head strong and why all screws are not super strong. The strongest screw heads are typically star-shaped, Torx bits, or square-shaped, Roberts bits. However, a well-fitted Philips head is also strong. …
You’ve seen those leaf blowers in use, but now you’re wondering if they really work on grass. Leaf blowers are commonly used to clean the dust off a cement patio or to clear light snow, but do they work on the grass? In this article, we’ll answer whether leaf blowers work on the grass and if they can effectively move …
Have you ever wondered why all screws don’t just use the Philips bit? Well, in this article, we’ll explain why! It can be frustrating to have to constantly change bits, but there are reasons for so many types of screws. There are many reasons why all screws don’t universally use Philips head bits and screwdrivers. For one thing, history has …