Knowing how to make simple, home DIY repairs can save you a ton of money and time, as you no longer have to invest time in scouting for a credible handyman to do repairs for you. However, to succeed in your DIY home repairs, you also need to initially invest in simple tools and equipment.…
Like many of the greatest inventions, home tools have also been continuously evolving through the aid of technology.If it took you an hour to have a small hole drilled manually, automated tools would make it more efficient for you to do a quality job in a shorter amount of time. For instance, the screwdriver. Manually…
At one point, you’ve surely come across nasty, rusty bolts that are difficult to turn. Doing this to a large number of bolts when upgrading your project is a total migraine. Nonetheless, when you find yourself in such a situation, you can always rely on impact wrenches for a quick fix. Impact wrenches are a…
A torque wrench provides precision and makes your job a whole lot easier. Did you know that certain types of fasteners that are used on a variety of mechanical devices require tightening to a specific amount so that each component would work harmoniously and adequately? This is where a torque wrench comes in handy. Aside…
Individuals who primarily rely on tools in their professions have to treat them with utter care. From plumbers to carpenters to technicians, keeping their tools in an organized manner is a must. That is why having an efficient tool bag is nothing new for such individuals. However, choosing a tool bag requires effort if you…
The rotary tool (Dremel) is the ubiquitous hand tool for low skill prototyping. The magic wand of the prototyping world. And by that, I mean it can make sparks, dust, and smoke. The real magic is how all those theatrics can produce such a small cut (and leave such a razor-sharp edge). It is time…
It might not be the most common thing to do, but building one’s own home from scratch is surely one of the most satisfying things to do – especially if it’s built from trees that you felled yourself. Unless you’re one of the few who has the time on their hands to build a log cabin…
It’s Friday, and you know what that means here on The Smack: time for another DIY project to add to your weekend plan arsenal. If you’re like us, you have a fairly organized workspace but somehow manage to continually lose your hammers…resulting in a drawer filled with replaced hammers down the road. If one of…