We all love the demolition part of a project. The primitive satisfaction gained from tearing into a wall with abandon is unmatched. Not only is it gratifying to remove old, rotted, and unsightly structures it's also better on the wallet and typically easier to find friends to help out.
Besides safety goggles (required) and a respiratory mask (asbestos protection), you need the right tools to get the job done quickly so you can move into the building phase.
We've compiled our list of the "Top 5 Tools of Mass Destruction"
The gals at housemade took a pressure washer to their front retaining wall which besides peeling paint is a necessary element for their plant beds. We've seen how well pressure washers clear walkways of slippery moss and other debris but they are also effective at removing peeling paint from masonry, brick, and wood siding.
These aren't the wall anchors we had in mind but they certainly fit the description. Today Nathaniel from Garbers Hardware shares his favorite wall anchors for any wall or weight you'll come across. And remember to sign up for our newsletter to be eligible for the Garber Giveaway (Klein Toolbags) and 10% off in-store purchases.
So, you just got home with your brand new Floating shelf system/Pot rack/Bike hanging system/other wall mountable thingy. Superb; mounting things on the wall means more room on the floor, a net gain for the total square footage of your apartment. You're all set to install your new wall mountable thingy. You follow the directions precisely. You drill the correct size hole in the wall using the proper bit. You install the wee, plastic anchors provided with your new thingy. You attach your thingy to the wall, screwing through the mounts and into the plastic anchors you stuck in the wall. All is right with the Universe. Then, you return home a few days later and it looks as if there's been a small earthquake. The epicenter? Thingy central.
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Usually the best tools have the least amount of bells and whistles but can effectively improve your workflow 10 fold or more. The Panel Carry from Stanley is a great example.
May 29, 2008 | Comments ()
