Building with concrete is the most important component of construction. At the very least, every home, commercial building, structure and edifice requires a foundation and/or footings. There are about a dozen critical tools for pouring footings, foundations and finishing flat work. Every concrete job will require the following: Excavating Tools Shovels – preferably both spades Read more…
In the construction world, fast-paced environments breed accidents, mishaps, and mistakes. Many health risks, injuries, and damages stem from outdated and ineffective procedures. If you can adopt a rebar tie tool into your arsenal, however, you’ll thrive with the added innovation. Manually tying rebar takes work. First, you need to tie a wire around a Read more…
Learning to tie rebar properly is a like perfecting the art of tying sailor’s knots. It requires some practice to do it right. The kind of tie depends on the kind of job the rebar will be doing, and specialized tools are needed to do it right and to do it well. A Look at Read more…
Revised November, 2020 to include updated product offerings available When you’ve got a lengthy concrete project ahead of you, the question of whether you should be tying or welding rebar may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s an important part of the job, impacting structural strength, ease of pour, quality of Read more…
Steel rebar is used for giving extra strength to concrete and other building materials, but it’s far more versatile than you might imagine. It’s easy enough to bend, shape, and cut it with just a few power tools. If you’re looking to get creative and decorate your yard without spending a ton at the local Read more…
If you a DIY kind of person, sanding cannot be avoided. Many projects are going to come up that will require smooth, clean, finished surfaces. You need to choose the right hand sander for the job. You do not want to spend hours sweating over a sandpaper and seeing less-than-stellar results. The power sander you Read more…
Sometimes, home design and construction go hand in hand. If you’re stocked with concrete, consider taking advantage of the supply. Choose your home’s most accessible areas and pick a focal point. Then, check out the following concrete designs. Even if you’re not planning a long-term landscape project, you can still deck out your home for Read more…
When it comes to power tools, understanding the differences between corded and cordless selections can determine your efficiency. To stay sharp, stay effective, and stay on your A-game, check out the primary differences below. Before plugging in, or before going mobile, you should understand the benefits of each. Cordless Power Tools Cordless power tools are Read more…
Pour a concrete slab in a weekend by following our instructions for DIY Concrete Patio. A concrete patio is quick to set up, durable, and easy to clean and keep looking beautiful for years. Setting up and pouring a concrete patio can seem complicated. You may be scared to mess it up and have a Read more…
Concrete is a hard and resilient material. It can withstand all kinds of weather conditions, is easy to maintain, and will last for a long time. This resilience makes it a great building material, which is why it’s used in most modern construction projects. Unfortunately, its strength can also be its weakness. Concrete can’t stretch Read more…