The wallpaper tools you use can make the difference between a first class job and a disaster. Tim Carter shows the basic wallpaper tools he uses to hang wallpaper: a tape measure, razor knife, several metal knife blades, levels, a smoothing brush or plastic smoothing tool and a large sponge. With the right wallpaper tools, you'll have no problem getting the results you want.
A jigsaw can make cutting tight curves a cinch if it has the right features. A scrolling orbital jig saw is especially useful, but you need to make sure it has all the attributes you need. Tim Carter demonstrates the features you should get on your jigsaws.
A consortium of Southeast U.S. utility companies recently premiered the Good Cents® Environmental Program. The program helps with saving energy in new house construction. Here is a partial list of environmentally friendly products.
House plans and blueprints are intimidating to many. But good house blueprints are the heart and soul of a project. Plans require Detail!
Residential heating and cooling systems are very complex. HVAC ductwork must be properly designed and sized. Equalized static pressure is important for air flow. Ductwork sizing must allow the proper amount of air to enter and leave each room.
Foam insulation can now be used around doors and windows without causing them to jam. New spray foam insulation remains flexible after curing. Tim Carter explains how to insulate with this do it yourself spray insulation.
Radiant barrier insulation saves money and lowers the cost of heating your home. This video demonstrates how to install radiant barrier, attic insulation foil chips, in your attic to reflect heat and cold and save energy.
A wet dry shop vac is a common tool in most households. This video shows you some of the latest advancements in wet dry vacuum technology. There is the traditional wet dry shop-vac and the upscale model. They both can suck up water from a flood, pick up saw dust or to vacuum up the things you don't want inside your regular vacuum. The traditional shopvac has an on/off switch. The upscale model has up to four switches which include a self cleaning switch and a switch to hook up another piece of equipment.
A pegboard can help organize your tools and work area. There is a new, steel pegboard tool storage system available. It looks like the older style peg board, but uses these new fantastic pegboard hooks that interlock into vertical slots. When you put a tool on or take it off, the hooks do not come off.
A circular saw is available in either corded or cordless models. Cordless circular saws are lighter and just as powerful. The circular saw blades are normally smaller, but can cut just like the corded circular saws. They both can be used for cutting wood, metal and a variety of other materials.
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