PLASTERING – TOOLS NEEDED TO GET THE JOB DONE

Plastering Tools - Trowel

If you find yourself involved in a home improvement project such as hanging drywall, painting or wallpapering, having the proper plastering tools are essential. Fortunately, all of these items are available at your local hardware or home improvement store. Trowel A trowel is an important plastering tool that allows you to smooth the plaster after applying it to the wall. This tool is used to flatten the plaster down over the area intended for plastering. It’s important to have a good, clean surface on the trowel to provide for a uniform finish. Hawk A hawk is used by the … [Read more...]

PLUMBING SUPPLIES – WHICH TOOLS DO I NEED?

Plumbing Tools - Pipe Wrench

Every homeowner should possess the necessary plumbing tools in order to perform emergency do-it-yourself tasks around the home. Sometimes, there is simply no way to predict when a plumbing project or emergency might arise. And, with the plumbing supplies and knowledge at your disposal, you could very well save hundreds of pounds that you would otherwise be required to spend on a plumber. The following are a series of tools which every DIY plumber should have on hand: Pipe Wrench The first of these is the pipe wrench, which is essential for the rotating and gripping of pipe fittings and … [Read more...]

DEWALT BATTERY DRILLS & TOOLS

Dewalt Battery Drill

I use Dewalt tools virtually everyday at work, they have a vast range of battery powered tools on the market, and if like me, you may need to use several tools to complete one project, it is handy to have batteries which are interchangeable between the tools so you are not sat around waiting for a particular battery to recharge. Dewalt  battery drills come with many useful features such as variable torque, variable speed, hammer action or SDS, drill only, hammer only (for chasing out) and key-less chucks. They are powered by batteries ranging from 12volts to 36volts. Dewalt have … [Read more...]