Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 17th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Tools
If you are going to engage in home improvement, you’re going to need a basic tool kit.
We suggest the following as a starting point:
- 8m tape measure
- Hammer
- Comprehensive set of screwdrivers
- Pipe and electrics detector - absolutely essential
- Insulated pliers
- Cordless electric drill with screw driver functionality
- Junior hacksaw
- Stanley knife with lots of spare blades
- Spirit level
- Adjustable spanner
- Good quality paintbrushes
- Roller and tray
As an amateur DIYer these tools should cover most eventualities and they shouldn’t cost more than £100 ($160).
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 16th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Gadgets, Tools
This has got to be one of my favourite gadgets of all time, and it’s DIYable! The PRO15 remote socket is perfect for a lazy lad like me. DIYtools retail this product for a paltry £22.95 ($37)
The PRO15 allows you to remotely switch on and turn off those difficult to reach switches for your light, radio etc from the comfort of your arm chair or even before you open the front door. The kit includes:
- 3 Pack Plug-In Remote Control Sockets
- 3 Pack Plug-In Remote Control Sockets
Features include:
- The byron PRO15 are intended for indoor use only
- The Byron PRO15 remote control units, comprise of: 3 x On/off plug-in switches. 1 x On/off remote control (battery CR2032 included). 1 x On/off group key-fob (battery: A23 included)
Perfect for couch potatoes!
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 15th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Tools
Quite frankly if you need to follow a straight line there’s nothing that beats the Straight Line 64001 Uk Laser Line Generator.
Retailing for £49.99 ($80) at DIYtools this little time saving gadget is a snip.
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Posted by Peter Brady on Mon 14th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Tools
Just about everything you do in terms of home improvement will require accurate measurements. Getting those measurements correct can save you a lot of dollars and a lot of heartache down the line.
There are a number of tools on the market which can assist in getting this crucial part of DIY spot on.
Here are some examples:
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Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 11th August 2006 at 08:00 AM, Filed in Power Tools, Tools
If you have weak hands a screwdriver may not be the ideal implement for removing a damaged screw. Even if you’re fairly handy with a screwdriver it can be tricky, in particular where rust may have taken hold. What’s the easiest solution?
Well you could try a screw extractor. They are made of specially toughened steel that penetrates into the screw and then back outwards again bringing the screw with it. Great for removing snapped off or damaged screws.
The one above is a “Carbon steel screw extractor, for extracting broken screws or studs by inserting the extractor into a pre drilled hole and turning anti clockwise.” They tend to retail for $16 (£10) in any major DIY store.
