Tools are integral aspects of building or renovating a house. Without tools, you can't do most home improvement projects. Fortunately, Hometalk has your questions about tools covered. There are tons of experts who work with tools, from pros to experienced DIYers. Need information about tools for a project? Ask a question to the community, and a Hometalk member who is familiar with tools will surely help. There's nothing like celebrating a successful project by posting it on Hometalk, and it helps others when you mention which tools you used.
Pink Streak!
If you're in love with the color pink and have eclectic tastes, this door may be the one for you! This customized statement piece is sure to have heads turning and tongues wagging at its modern but whimsical simplicity. Don't forget the hardware! With a softer color as a backdrop, this door will definitely stand out and be noticed.
How to Strip Veneer - no fumes, no power tools, EASY!
So simple, so easy! I have been trying to tackle the messy job of chipping veneer off pieces to re finish them and what a pain in the hiney! I thought of an idea, and while I was testing
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:( still waiting......... what do you do with it after taking off the veneer???
Drilling fired ceramic Planters
I just purchased 14 ceramic wall planters that I want to use outside. What is the best way to put a couple of drainage holes in them without cracking/breaking them? I have a dremel tool
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I used a ceramic drill bit to make holes in all my ceramic pots. I am not a savvy one with ...»
How to Hang Letters the Easy Way
There is a very quick and easy way to mount wooden letters on your wall. Skip the screws, hammers and nails. We also dressed up some plain white letters with scrap book paper for a more custom look.
A Garden Tool to Find Plants For Specific Conditions
I have a flower bed in my backyard under a huge fir tree. This means any plant that lives under it must like dry shade. I've found it's hard to find plants for dry shade - right now
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Thanks, Douglas! I do have an area I want to plant only natives in - that would be great to ...»
Does anyone know what this is?
I was packing my Moms sewing stuff and this tool was in with her wool. It has a needle that pops in and out when you turn the handle.
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I too have spent some time looking under antique sewing tools but havent found it yet. I also ...»
Garden mailbox toolshed
Had this old package sized mailbox so decided to repurpose it into a mini shed out at my vegie garden. Now everything I need is right at my fingertips and everything stays dry and clean! So many people ask me why there is a mailbox out in my garden!
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Don't know about the ants but, you can put it in anything metal and stop rust before it ...»
Maximize Your Outdoor Space with These 6 Essential Garden Tools
Now that spring is well underway, you've probably been hard at work outside getting your lawn and garden in tip-top shape for summer. Keeping your green spaces beautiful is about much more than just firing up the lawn mower; you'll also need tools for digging, planting and weeding. Whether you're planting tomatoes, flowers or shrubs, or just taking care of the plants you
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Save a Dried Up, Paint Encrusted Paintbrush with this Easy Tip
Don't toss your paintbrushes just because you didn't clean them and now they're dried up and hard as a rock. Let me show you the easy way {without chemicals} and you can be painting with them again today.
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I love to paint but hate to clean a brush, waste so many...thanks for the tip...my hubby will ...»
An Inexpensive Way to Hide All Those Tools
My husband wanted a new tool chest for all his new tools, but I wasn't willing to shell out $400 for a brand new one. Instead, we got creative with what we had. We have a basement full of
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Clever! I have no furniture going unused but this will go on my yardsale "Be on the lookout ...»