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Copper Pipe Repair - What to Do When Your Copper Piping Springs a Leak? Jun 09 , 2017

Copper piping is a great way to run the water lines in your home. But what do you do when the piping fails to keep the water on the inside? The most common form of leak in copper piping is a "pin-hole" leak. This type of leak can be repaired very quickly and easily with some new innovations on the market today. The greatest thing to come along for quite a while for the do it yourself market...

Tips for Cutting Copper Piping Jun 09 , 2017

Copper is a terrific material. It is a soft, malleable, and ductile metal that is an excellent conductor of heat and electricity. It's no wonder copper is used in so many building and construction applications! So if you are preparing for a plumbing-related project, copper piping should be at the top of your supply list. But if you are going to work with copper pipes, it is helpful to know how to ...

Hand Saws - Various Types of Hand Saws May 25 , 2017

Cutting metal is not confined to a small number of tools. In the present scenario, the market is flourished up with a huge assortment of tools used for cutting the metal. Some commonly used metal cutting tools are tank cutters, dies, snips, chisels, drills and tiles. Hand saws Hand saws are available in a wide range of designs. They serve both purposes: metal cutting and wood working in an e...

Woodworking Saws May 25 , 2017

All saws will fall into one of two categories, being, power saws and hand saws and are the most used of all woodworking tools. All woodworking plans can be followed by using hand saws but power saws, although not necessary, have made the job easier. As saws are used so often it is particularly important to purchase good quality saws. When buying any saw it is better to get a good quality saw from ...

How to Choose the Right Wheelie Bins May 25 , 2017

If you've decide that a wheelie bin will be better than a traditional steel or plastic bin, then you'll want to make sure that you get the right one. Here's what you need to consider. 1. You'll need to know what you'll use your wheelie bins for. Household waste, commercial waste, recycling, and old products or components might require different sorts of wheeled bins. 2. The ca...

Types of Safety Glasses May 25 , 2017

One type of injury that no one would ever want to endure is an eye-related injury. We all know that our eyes are precious and one of the most sensitive parts of our bodies, which is why we need to protect them at all times. This is why choosing the best safety glasses or other safety eyewear is essential for protection and care. Not only are they designed specifically for impact protection and shi...

A Guide to Safety Glasses May 25 , 2017

Are you in a profession, where you are exposed to harmful chemicals or airborne particles or are you in a habit of using such power tools as lathes, saws, sanders and likes at home? Then take a glimpse on this statistics: Thousands of incidents involving eye injuries are recorded in the USA everyday. Over 90% of these injuries occurred because there was no proper eyewear which could have pre...

Gardening - Must Have Gardening Equipment May 23 , 2017

Every gardener needs to have gardening equipment of some type or the other. It is next to impossible to work in a garden without some kind of gardening equipment. The type of gardening equipment used depends entirely up on the size and type of your garden, the amount of time you are prepared to put in and lastly how much you can afford to spend. Most gardeners do not go in for high tech or ...

Garden Hand Tool Sets - What to Buy to Get Started May 23 , 2017

Gardening is more popular than ever before. Gardeners love the beauty and solitude of working in their gardens, and the fresh flowers, fruits and vegetables are such a satisfying reward. If you are new to gardening and looking for garden hand tool sets, there are a few tools that are great to begin with. Below is a list of the five tools that you should purchase to begin. I will also explai...

How To Sharpen A Chainsaw Chain May 23 , 2017

Unfortunately, an important task associated with chainsaw ownership is regular maintenance and chain (or teeth) sharpening - after all, if you want your chainsaw to last for a number of years and to efficiently cut up wood, the chain will need to be in optimal condition. A lot of people are put off sharpening their own chainsaw chains, as they believe it to be a tiresome or dangerous task. This is...