There is a lot of you have to consider when choosing the right drill bits for your project. But, if you ask yourself some easy question, and then answer them, making the choice is not that complicated. What to ask when choosing a drill bit First question and most obvious question, what size hole
We've all spent much more of our time staying and working at home in the last year. So it's much harder to keep things organised and much more important that we do. Drawers are some of the spaces that suffer the most when we're trying to find space on our work surfaces. Give them,
There is one thing that the COVID-19 pandemic continues to teach us, it is that good hygiene is important. We all think more about hand hygiene now than even the cleanliest of us ever did. Hand santiser is at the entrance to every public or retail space we encounter for the duration. Even once
Gardening can be both a joy and a chore. As always, having and using the right tool makes the job easier and more enjoyable. However, keeping the right tool, right, takes a little care and attention. Need a little garden tool care advice? Read on. Three easy garden tool care tips Keep them clean
We've all used glue, from arts and crafts to shoe repair and carpentry. We've all need to stick something to something else at some point. It seems simple enough, apply and press. Yet there is a daunting number of glues to chose from. And lots to learn about the process. Things to consider when choosing
In researching this article I've come to the conclusion that bricklaying is a lot like baking. The basics are easy enough and if you follow the instructions your project will be passable. However there are a lot of tips, tricks and preparations that can turn your project from passable to masterwork. Things to Remember: Plan,
Since the invention of leaf blowers and vacuum cleaners very few people give any thought to brooms. Yet sweeping is an effective and power efficient way to corral dust and debris. And, let's face it, the more tasks that you can do without power the better. Not only is sweeping inexpensive, it's quiet and
Sandpaper - a stiff paper or light cardboard with one side coated in rough particles, used for making things smooth. Should be easy right? Yet, a brief adventure down that aisle of the hardware store reveals an almost mind boggling array of types, shapes, textures and something called grit. It's sandpaper, it's disposable, does
Batteries are ubiquitous in modern life. Cars, computers, clocks, camping lanterns even candles; anything that moves or glows and is portable has at least one battery in it. They are not all the same though. They come in a huge range of sizes, compositions and even technologies. There are standards though, lets have a
As the name implies, masking tape is used to mask surfaces while you are painting. This is far from its only use. You can use this under-loved painter's tool to make your life easier in many ways. Properties Masking tape is essentially adhesive paper ribbon. This means that you can write on it with
