If your shovel is too weighty, there are now smaller, lighter versions that are well suited to women. These lighter weight spades still get the big jobs done! If you have lots of digging scheduled, check out these descriptions of digging and specialty shovels, and find the ones best suited to your project. Your back, arms and muscles will thank you.
To save your back and get that digging accomplished, match the shovel to the job. Shovels are made in a variety of shapes and are suited to different digging tasks. Check these tips I learned over time to make your shoveling days easier on you.
Changing drill bits used to be a dreaded drudge. With the invention of the keyless chuck, quick release tools were born! This nifty tool is a universal drill chuck or adapter that saves loads of time and makes working with power tools a breeze and a pleasure. Read on about additional accessories that will be treasures in your tool box!
Quick release drill bits will save you precious time and frustration. Each manufacturer listed here makes good tools that will complement your tool box, make working with your power tools a snap, and save more energy for your project at hand.
Buying tools online or via mail order is convenient and often price savvy. My tool buying experiences have always been positive in these forums. Check this list of companies to buy tools with the nifty quick release drill bits that will save you time and frustration.
Sadly, most of us can't afford every tool we'd like to own. When starting your own set of tools, decide what you really need, not just want. Buy quality power and hand tools, and you also buy reliability. Check the return policy, warranty and the feel of the tools you will bring home to your tool boxes.
What power tools / hand tools do the professionals keep in their tool boxes? Here are some of my power and hand tools, and a tool or two that are favorites. If assembling your own dream tool set, start here for some ideas.
Looking to buy one tool or several tools? Want professional grade power tools? Try these mail order outlets for savings and great service. Check a local store for the "feel" of the hand tools, and perhaps even negotiate a better deal while there by knowing what is available online.
CCA for residential use as a wood preservative was banned after the end of 2003. Regularly sealing structures already built with CCA treated wood helps contain the leaching of chemicals. The EPA presents advisories for safe handling of CCA treated lumber that need to be heeded and taught to your children as well.
Chromated copper arsenate, or CCA, has been used to preserve wood since the 1940's. The use of CCA in residential applications was banned after 12/31/2003. Cca treated wood chemicals were found to dissolve in water and leach out of the wood, causing potential harm. Sealing cca treated lumber will reduce leaching of the chemicals. Be sure to use a synthetic resin to keep the lumber from becoming a mildew and algae smorgasbord and read these advisories for safe handling!
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