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This list of DIY tools originally started because someone asked me the other day what tools I used the most. Not my favorite, or the best, or the most expensive, but what tools I used every day. This got me thinking about what I actually carry on me at work. At least half of the tools on this list are in my pockets all the time. Hmm, I thought, this would make a great ‘top 10’ list of simple DIY tools for someone starting out. This might surprise you, but …
I know it’s been quiet here these past few weeks and that’s because I’ve been putting together a small eBook about home maintenance (there is a free copy for you if you share the link below!). I’d sure appreciate it if you could spread the word and share it to anyone who needs help looking after their place… Just paste this link into whatever flavour of social media you like… https://handycrowd.com/books/home-maintenance-checklist/ or just click the link and use the social share buttons on the page. Then drop me a comment or …
This post is the third in a long series as I release my latest book here online over the next few months… (use the search box at the top right of this page and search “How to be Handy” to read them all) or of course, you can head over to Amazon to grab a physical copy (or eBook) to read with your coffee or give to a significant other, (wink, wink!)… Today’s excerpt explains the differences between my book and regular DIY books plus some of the benefits of …
This post is the second in a long series as I release my latest book here online over the next few months… (search for the category “How to be Handy” to read them all) or head over to Amazon to grab a physical copy (or eBook) to read with your coffee or give to a significant other!… Today’s excerpt is the introduction, to motivate and inspire you to have a go at this DIY lark… Introduction ‘Only a third of people actually feel confident in their ability to carry out DIY repairs …
I remember my dad showing me this drilling brass trick more than 30 years ago. And who better to show you, other than the guys on the Home Model Engine Machinist forum because they really know their stuff when it comes to tricky machining jobs. Here is what Deanofid had to say about an easy way to modify a standard metal HSS drill bit to easily (and safely) drill holes in brass… Brass has a tendency to grab the sharp edge on drill bits. Bits for brass, whether drill bits …
Old and unwanted gas bottles are just ideal for a small firepit Open firepits are all the rage these days as we try to maximise garden living on those ‘not quite warm enough’ evenings and lets be honest, there are plenty of those! I saw an ‘open dish’ type firepit in a local store but it was on sale for rather more than I’d like to pay, (I am a bit cheap) but then I thought I could see a similar shape in an old steel gas bottle, hmm…. Here …
If there’s a wrong way to do something, you can bet a consumer (that’s us) will find it. Even if it’s totally your fault because you didn’t spend enough time studying the instructions, you’re still likely to blame the company. This is why companies like IKEA spend fortunes producing instructions to ensure you get it right first time, after all, the end result is their reputation, not yours. But here’s the thing, don’t just grumble about it, reach out. Because we are so diverse, our opinion matters, it has a …
