30 Ways to Insulate Your Garage for Winter
You want to work out in your garage this winter, but it’s colder than a polar bear’s behind. The best way to beat the cold is with proper insulation. We’re going to look at a few clever ways to do …
Great Ways to De-Clutter Your Garage
Your garage could be so many different things. A place to keep your car off the street, a workshop for all your hobbies, a home gym or even a place to relax. But if your garage is piled high to …
10 Great Garage Flooring Solutions
From professional finishes to DIY flooring on a budget, we’re going to show you the best ways to keep your feet, and your car, on solid ground when you’re in your garage. 1. Polished concrete Polished concrete is a hard-wearing …
The 30 Best Ways to Spring Clean Your Garage
If your garage is knee deep in clutter and everything’s thick with dust and grime, it’s time you give it a proper cleaning. We’ve collected 30 of the best spring-cleaning plans in one step-by-step guide, so you don’t have to …
20 Great Bicycle Storage Solutions
Bicycles are brilliant- they’re convenient ways to travel that keep you fit as well. Storing them, however, is a pain. They can’t stand up on their own, they take up space and they always seem to be in the way. …
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Woodworking
Woodworking is a profession as old as time, but it never goes out of fashion. Wood is a natural material we can all connect to, and what better way to experience that connection than making beautiful, useful, or preferably both, …
What’s The Difference Between Brushed & Brushless Motors
We should mention the recent arrival of brushless motors onto the cordless tool market. Brushless motors operate in a significantly more efficient way than their conventional ‘brushed’ counterparts. They use modified components and a small electronic sensor/controller in their motor …
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The Power in Power Drills – Speed, Torque & Gears
One of the first things you may want to consider when discussing the variations between power tools is the concept of ‘power’ itself. How much power a tool is capable of delivering in order to perform a set of tasks? …
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Everything You Need to Know About Power Tool Batteries
Once you have made the decision to go cordless and you know the category of drill you want then your next consideration should be the battery. Here are the things you should know. Please remember we’ll be talking about rechargeable …
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A Guide to Drill Drivers & Combi Drills
If you want to begin your foray into DIY but know not where to start then by far and away the most obvious place is with a cordless power drill. This super versatile tool solves a myriad of household DIY …
Corded vs Cordless Drills: Which is Better?
Should your power tool be corded or cordless? This basic question is one of the first things you should consider when buying a power tool. Advances in battery technology mean that these days you can perform most tasks, even heavy …
The Drill Sergeant: 8 Simple Steps to Power Tool Safety
There are over 124,000 power tool injuries each year. Keep yourself safe with our common-sense guide. 1. Review Your Clothing Forget dress to impress! Put on some comfortable gear and lose the loose jewellery. You’ll need some protective clothing. Safety …
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A Simple Guide to Drill Keyed Chucks
What is a Chuck? The chuck is the mechanism at the top of the drill into which you clamp and secure your drill bits. What are the Most Popular Chuck Sizes? For most power drills the 2 most popular sized …
How to Drill into Glass and Create a Bottle Lamp
On a DIY mission to create one of those cool glass bottle lamps you’ve seen while perusing the web? These versatile lamps are decorative and fun. Plus, they’re easy and inexpensive to make. Whether you’re decorating for the holidays, looking …
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The Ultimate Guide on How to Drill into Absolutely Anything!
As the foundation of almost every project from home décor and crafty endeavours to larger scale renovation plans, drilling is a skill that you can’t afford not to learn. For a DIY amateur, a drill is the most versatile tool …
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