Dennis Bauman

5 Ways to Quickly and Easily Cut Acrylic Sheets

Using a table saw to cut through plexiglass

Cutting acrylic can be done at home using a saw you may already have. If you’re wondering how to get started, read this guide to help you. Acrylic is a great material that can be utilized in various projects. It also comes in colored and transparent options. When cutting acrylic, it is very crucial to …

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How to Use a Tile Saw [The Accurate and Safe Way]

A person cutting a tile using a wet saw blade

One of the most common and valuable home improvement projects is re-doing the flooring in a bathroom, kitchen, or common area of your house. Updating and replacing the flooring adds value to your home, and updates the look and feel of the space. Using a tile saw is not rocket science, but it is important you …

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How to Quickly Remove Broken and Loose Tile

Tile being removed from a floor with subfloor exposed

Removing tile from a floor generally requires the destruction of at least the first few tiles. If you’re removing wall tile, be aware that this process can tear up the sheetrock behind the tile. Always wear eye protection, and consider working with gloves to protect your hands from tile shards. If you’re working on a floor, knee …

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How to Use a Brad Nailer and 18 Gauge Nails

using a brad nailer with a hose on a piece of wood how to use a brad nailer

Brad nailers are the perfect tool for ​afixing molding or trim pieces without leaving a visible hole. Brads have a thin, small head which allows them to adhere thin pieces of wood together with ease. At first glance, understanding how to use a brad nailer may seem a little daunting. With a little instruction and guidance, you’ll be able …

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How to Paint Old Ceramic Tile

A woman paints ceramic tile with a paintbrush

Perhaps you’re dying to do a remodel on your kitchen backsplash or bathroom tile, but you don’t want all of the hassle involved with removing and replacing it. For these situations, it can make a lot of sense to paint your ceramic tile. It will allow you to change the color without needing to incur …

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Bandsaw vs Table Saw: Which is Best and When to Use Each

what is a table saw and when to use one

Adding woodworking tools to your home workshop is an investment in your woodworking abilities. Purchasing the right saw can make your projects easier to manage and build. You may have the choice of band saw vs table saw and are not sure which cutting device makes the most sense for you. ​Band Saw vs Table Saw General …

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How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

Different types of wood glue with varying drying times

Your wood project may call for the use of wood glue. While this can provide a strong adhesive to two wood pieces, the dry times can be affected by a range of factors. How long does wood glue take to dry? ​ Depending on the temperature, moisture levels, wood used, and type of glue, wood …

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The Best Ways for How to Cut Vinyl Siding

Close up of vinyl siding on a house

Vinyl siding is a great addition to the walls of many different kinds of homes. Made of the same material as PVC pipes, it’s become nearly ubiquitous thanks to its versatility and the ease to install vinyl siding. If you’re looking to make modifications to your own property or boost the aesthetic value of your rental property, you …

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Plunge Router vs Fixed Based – Which Should You Buy?

Fixed router on a wooden surface

Routers are some of the best woodworking tools and can make your job a lot easier. There are a few common misconceptions that many woodworkers have concerning the differences between plunge and fixed routers. Some will claim that one type is definitely better than the other. This isn’t true. Instead, both router types are simply …

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What is a Brad Nailer and What Situations to Use It In

Brad nailer lying on its side

A brad nailer is a very common and powerful tool used for home improvement or DIY assignments. You can also use it for your carpentry projects, attaching trims, or pieces of furniture. You’ll find that a brad nailer is the perfect tool to help in a variety of projects, and I went through the details …

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How to Cut Tin Metal Roofing and Roof Panels

Metal roofing close up

If you’re looking to replace the roofing on the storage shed or are building a small garage or tree house, you might consider cutting your own metal roofing instead of hiring someone to do it for you. Learning how to cut metal roofing isn’t as tricky as you might think. Although it does require the use of …

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5 Trends in the Power Tools Industry

A man using a ower tool for the metal

Power tools aren’t limited to any single industry. From at-home DIY experts to seasoned contractors, power tools help simplify the labor involved in the production and manual labor. Thanks to their electrical motors, they can cut down on the amount of tiring labor involved in a project and speed up production time. As more and …

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