by JOE TRUINI | May 18, 2023 | Home Improvement
There is a common problem that every DIYer or woodworker faces: drilling multiple holes to the same depth. While it seems simple, it can quickly become frustrating when you find yourself with uneven holes. Using masking tape on the drill bit is a popular solution to... 
by JOE TRUINI | Nov 28, 2022 | Home Improvement
A spool of nylon string can be used for many things — general crafting, fishing and hunting, and laying mason lines. When used for masonry, it’s one of the simplest quickest and most accurate ways to create a perfectly straight line. That’s why a spool of nylon string... 
by JOE TRUINI | Nov 22, 2022 | Home Improvement
Did you know you can recycle coffee grounds for plants to use in your garden? Horticulturists praise coffee grounds for acidifying soil and enhancing plant growth. Coffee grounds are slightly acidic (5.5 to 6.8 pH), so certain acid-loving plants like azaleas,... 
by JOE TRUINI | Nov 14, 2022 | Home Improvement
If you have tile in your home, chances are you’ve spent some time cleaning grout. It’s impossible not to end up with dirty grout. Everyday foot traffic and occasionally spills leave behind stains that can be hard to clean. And while there are several grout cleaning... 
by JOE TRUINI | Nov 9, 2022 | Home Improvement
The ingeniously simple speed square is the most practical and useful hand tool for any carpenter or do-it-yourselfer. Also called a rafter square, this multi-purpose triangular carpenters’ tool packs so many features into such a small tool that at first glance it...