While it may sound daunting, DIY concrete projects around the house are actually some of the simplest and most productive of projects. The key to concrete projects is being prepared to pour the concrete before mixing the cement with your sand and aggregate. The only way you can really mess up a concrete project is Read more…

There is a reason business and athletic clichés so often use construction metaphors, the importance of a solid foundation being a common theme in the analogies. As the clichés imply, if the foundation of an edifice fails, there can be a domino effect from the bottom up that brings down the entire building. At the Read more…

When you’re in need of a portable generator for your job site, there are so many questions that can come up. How many watts do you need to keep your site rolling? Do you need particular technologies? Let’s take a look at common questions contractors have about how portable generators work. Add it up The Read more…

The reason many people choose to build a timber retaining wall is because of the esthetic value. While steps can be taken to make a concrete or rock retaining wall more appealing, it is difficult to make either as attractive as a timber retaining wall. Additionally, the labor required to make a timber retaining wall Read more…

When you’re working with small batches of cement-based products, you might think that all mixers are the same. You know how to use a cement mixer, but do you know how to utilize all the options out there? There are actually several different varieties available depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. In this post, Read more…

From cars to furniture, pneumatic spray guns are the industry standard in painting. Most of these guns are high volume – low pressure (HVLP). The HVLP means they run on small PSI (pounds per square inch) but require extensive CFM (cubic feet per minute) to operate properly.  This usually requires a huge compressor of at least 60 gallons Read more…

When buying and selling products such as pneumatic products and dealing with the concrete industry, it is best to understand some of the terms that are commonly used. While these definitions are not technically specific, these are common ways to understand them. Pounds per square inch (PSI) The easiest way to understand PSI is force. Read more…

A pneumatic air sander is powerful, reliable, and versatile. We have three great uses where a pneumatic air sander is a perfect tool for the project. Restoring a Classic Probably the most popular use of a dual action orbital air sander is refinishing classic cars or simply covering up a recent mishap. These sanders are Read more…

An air impact wrench is one such tool that seems very practical, but you may be hesitant in purchasing one. Here are three ways that you can use an air impact wrench to make your at home jobs far easier, faster, and more enjoyable. When you are starting to think about an impact wrench, it Read more…

When it comes to tools, it is always handy to know just what needs to be done to keep the tool in proper working order and to keep you safe. One of the tools that is very important to know how to properly maintain is your nail gun. Aside from proper nail gun storage, here Read more…