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Unless you love cold showers, having a hot water heater is a necessity that brings warm water into the home for a luxurious showering experience. While you may have one powered by electricity or less commonly solar-powered, gas hot water heaters are a popular choice for many homeowners.    ...

When painting surfaces, be it furniture, your house, or your automobile, you have to prepare appropriately. Proper preparation is essential as the result depends on the surface underneath. Before you consider repainting though check if you can restore the coating by sanding and scrapping the weak are...

Milling machines were once solely the purview of large factories and garages. Over time, however, technology has allowed milling machines to become much more widespread in their usage. A milling machine will machine out various materials ranging from wood to metal to create a desired design or surfac...

According to Consumer Reports, heating water consumes 20% of any household’s utility budget and is only second to the amount you spend on heating or cooling your house. Often the reason is that we use outdated, and energy inefficient water heating methods. However, despite this statistic, we pay our ...

While not an absolute staple item like a table saw or a cordless drill, a good bench sander is an excellent supplement to any power tool arsenal. It is a great way to add a level of convenience and functionality to your DIY garage. And, of course, if you plan on setting up a proper woodworking shop, ...

There are manifold advantages to purchasing a solar generator as opposed to its conventional gas-powered counterpart. It's economical to run and because it harnesses the power of the sun, it's eco-friendly, easy to maintain, grave quiet, and of course cost-effective. They are a source of clean, relia...

For years, metalworkers have had to use saws and drills to shape metal, and they had to contend with the slow speeds and inaccuracies of the tools. As a result metal work was tedious and expensive as the saws and drills quickly wore out. However, with the progression of plasma cutter technology, it i...

Before you can build something, you have to destroy something first, especially in the construction industry.  Whether you are renovating, or you want to run some few wires and piping, you have to demolish first, before you can build. Jackhammers are best suited for demolition jobs unless it is ...

The advantages to owning a sturdy, long-lasting, and easy-to-use home standby generator are manifold. It’s a prudent investment choice for the homeowner who wants clean, reliable power for running several essential home appliances during a power outage, thereby eliminating any disruptions to th...

Eventually, things break from wear and tear, and it is up to you to fix them to extend the lifespan. Whether you are a DIYer or a professional, a welding machine is quite crucial if you are to engage in any metal work. As a homeowner, you would save time and hundreds of dollars by having a personal w...

Food waste can be a menace. It can not only cause health problems, but food scraps end up stinking your home and attract pests as they sit in the trash can. Raccoons are some of the common pests you have to deal with if you leave food scraps around and they are a nuisance to deal with. Also, food was...

If you live in an area that is prone to flooding due to torrential rains or otherwise chances are that your home could be open to unwanted water accumulation specifically in the basement. Regardless of the level of penetration, no building is safe immediately water or moisture sets in. Such unwanted ...

Power outages and disasters are unpredictable occurrences and should they strike, separately or at the same time, you'll be left without electricity for an unknown period during which your essential home electrical appliances shall have ground to a halt. Outdoor enthusiasts like campers, tailgate par...

Wood lathes are undeniably an essential part of a woodworker’s toolbox, assisting them in the production of perfect symmetrical products. However, for turning wood and other materials around the house, the mini wood lathe is a more suitable and worthy alternative, packing identical feature...

After years of use, hardwood floors need refinishing, which begins with the tedious job of sanding. A floor sander will remove scratches and gouges along with old coats of varnish to prepare the floor for staining and sealing. The process of sanding requires elbow grease and a powerful sander. To obt...

Hybrid table saws bring you the best of both cabinet and contractor saws. Packed with features, reasonably priced, cleaner cutting and mobile - there are a lot of reasons more and more people are going with mixed purpose saws. A hybrid table saw is perfect for those contractors on a budget or when sp...