Bits
Spade bits feature center locating point and two sharp flat cutting edges which work, with a scraping action, to bore
Standard Electric Hand Drill
Select a reversible model so you can back out bits or loosen screws.
Profile Gauge
Duplicates and transfers an irregular design to a template or piece of stock.
Retractable Tape
Stores a spring-loaded metal rule in a small case.
Torpedo Level
Short, 20 cm (8 in.) version of the longer carpenter's level.
Electronic Stud Finder
Locates studs behind wall coverings by measuring changes in the wall's density.
Chalk Line
A case, filled with chalk and 15 m to 30 m (50100 ft) of line on a reel, marks a...
Electrician Screwdriver
Made with a long shank to reach deep in electrical boxes, this screwdriver is perfect for electrical work.
Screwdrivers
Robertson screwdriver, usually color-coded according to size, can reach screws that are sunk below the surface in furniture. The square
Deadbolt Locks
Do I need a locksmith to install a deadbolt lock or is it something that I can do myself?
Weather Stripping
I installed weather stripping on the door frame in the entrance of my house three weeks ago. The stripping on...
Caulking Windows
Last winter my heating bills were considerably high. I noticed that there was a draft coming from my living room...
Removing Caulking
In order to eliminate a draft, I caulked the edges of my bedroom window. Unfortunately, I caulked the window shut....
Window-Frame Protection
I am building a new house. What is the best way to protect the tops of the outside window frames...
Sweating Window Frames
I have a single-pane window with a metal frame in my basement. The window is fine, but the metal frame...
Condensation and Windows
The windows at my cottage are double-paned. I have discovered condensation in between the two panes. What can I do...
Ceiling Hot-Air Fans
I live in a two-story house that sits on concrete and does not have a basement. The living room is...
Weather Stripping
There is a cold-air draft that comes through the front door of my house on cold winter days. The previous...
Cold-Air Drafts
A bedroom above my garage becomes extremely cold during the winter. Is there anything that can be done to improve...
Exhaust-Fan Condensation
I have an exhaust fan in my second-floor bathroom. The system runs through the ceiling and then turns at a...
Checking an Exhaust Fan
An exhaust fan was installed in the bathroom last year. I heard that they should be periodically checked for efficiency....
Attic Renovation
I want to finish a room in my attic, but the bathroom fan from below obstructs the floor. Do I...
Bathroom Mildew
The bathroom in my house has neither a window nor an exhaust fan. As a result, a considerable amount of...
Wall-Mounted Exhaust Fans
I want to install an exhaust fan in my bathroom. Can I buy a fan that will attach to the...
Attic Condensation
There are condensation spots on the ceiling of the addition to my house. The addition is ventilated with a turbine...
Ventilation Systems
I need to improve the air quality in my house. Why are there so many different ventilation systems to choose...
Gas or Electric?
I installed an electric furnace at the cottage and added a heat pump to provide air conditioning. I want to...
Removing Walls and Ventilation
I plan to remove a wall in my living room. I am concerned about my ventilation system because there is...
Mold
I have mold in my windows and in the corners of some of the rooms of my house. How dangerous...