Does your remodeling project call for a precisely drilled hole? Hand drills can wobble when drilling. Tim Carter demonstrates how a drill press will do the job for you. Drill presses hold the drill bit rigid and the work piece solid in a drill press vise.
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, shows some really cool gift ideas that each homeowner needs. One of them is a very cool emergency radio. It is powered by either hand crank or solar powered, so you can listen your favorite radio stations, if your power is out or when away from an electrical outlet.
Tim Carter, from AsktheBuilder.com, shows you how to install a door hinge like a pro. Cutting the recess into the door or door jamb is easy. Using a wood chisel, you can cut the proper mortise for the door hinges.
The wheel barrow has come a long way over the years. Tim Carter shows you the latest advancements in wheelbarrows. There are several wheelbarrow types to choose from depending on your needs.
Tim Carter discusses wiring boxes, which are used for all of your computer, cable and home audio speaker wiring. It is all low voltage wiring. This wiring junction box allows you to bring in all your low voltage wires neatly and efficiently. It serves as a central distribution panel for all low voltage wires in your house.
Tool boxes come in all different shapes and sizes. Tim Carter shares new tool box and tool storage solutions. Modern toolboxes have many more features than the older metal tool box. A new light weight plastic toolbox has storage compartments on top of the lid for small items, such as screws, nails, wire nuts, hardware, drill bits and/or screw bits. Inside is a lift out tray and a large storage area below the tray.
Tools are a key to making a job go smoothly. Tim Carter shares how to select tools that are helpful and time-saving to make your jobs a little easier. Some of his favorite hand tools include a wood rasp and a pipe cutter. A rasp is a great wood working tool to give you a professional look. Special screw drive bits and a plumb bob are also in his toolbox.
A fire sprinkler system can save you a lot of money and hassle if there is a fire in your home. Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com discusses all new fire sprinkler design and how to install them.
Quarter round is an essential molding on many jobs. Tim Carter demonstrates how to install quarter round to hide the gap between baseboards and flooring. You'll have no trouble with your installation of quarter round with these tips.
Discover how to wire a phone jack with AsktheBuilder.com host Tim Carter. Wiring phone jacks has never seemed more simple. With Tim's tips, you'll be phone jack wiring in no time.
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