Footers are a very important structural component of a house. In most cases, the footer is the only part of the house that touches the earth. Footers are commonly called spread footers because they spread the weight of the house over a wider area than if you just poured the foundation walls allowing them to touch the ground.
With mortgage rates at all-time lows, it is a great time to build a new house. Having complete and detailed house plans is a must. A complete set of blueprints ensures the job is done according to the specifications with no room for interruption.
Early cordless power tools lacked battery performance. The latest technology in cordless tool batteries is lithium. You'll find lithium in the battery cells of the top cordless tools.
Tim Carter demonstrates the Milwaukee 6146-30 Grinder, a well-balanced and powerful 4.5-inch grinder. Watch what it does to a railroad track.
If you’re looking for a durable cordless drill that accepts drill bit sizes up to one-half inch, then you absolutely must give this drill a serious look. Out of the box it’s well-balanced, comfortable and engineered to be a workhorse.
Concrete piers are vertical structural elements that support the weight of a building or structure. Their design and installation must consider the weight being supported and the frost line in your area. There are preformed concrete pier forms that provide you with the properly shaped concrete pier foundation.
Floor joists are beams that support your subflooring and flooring. When installing floor joists, they must be properly supported on both ends. Without proper support, your floors can swag and squeak.
Radiant heat is by no means new. Different form forced-air systems, it uses electromagnetic, infrared waves to heat. Radiant heating systems are a little more expensive to install but provide silent, clean and comfortable heat.
Tim Carter demonstrates a portable propane heater that has it's own on-board power supply.
Impact drivers are great tools. A cordless impact driver can easily drive 3-inch screws into wood without a pilot hole. These power tools delivery low end torque to drive or remove stubborn screws.
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