Tag: handyman

12/04/2023

Christmas Sleigh with West Highland White Terriers instead of Reindeers

Want to make a Christmas sleigh with West Highland Terriers as reindeer yard display. The following post is a step by step process of building a Christmas display. Westies pattern making Find the images you want to use for your Christmas sleigh with westies and turn them into outlines. Trace the images with a black marker and scan into your...

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29/03/2022

8 Common raised garden mistakes made by beginners

Raised beds are one of the most popular ways to garden, especially in urban spaces like a urban front yard. But there are some mistakes that you can make, especially in your first couple of years of growing that can really hamper your success, which is why we’re talking about exactly how to avoid them. I’ve made just about all...

Categories Yard Care

26/11/2021

5 ways to use a car jack in the workshop

We’ll show you 5 ways to use a car jack in your workshop. Getting your hands on an old scissor lift car jack is easy. There are many ways you can use these in or around your home or workshop. 1. Bench Clamp Here’s an idea from Men’s Craft. The video shows how to build a clamp for gluing up...

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24/05/2021

How to start a handyman business from scratch

Do you dream of working for yourself? Are you a handy sort of person? This post will detail how to start a handyman business from scratch. Many people dream of the freedom that comes with working for themselves but are afraid to move forward or are unsure how to put their plan into action. Follow this guide and you will...

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08/02/2021

What is a drill press?

A drill press is a stationary power tool designed to drill precise holes in wood or metal. A drill press is a power tool designed to bore accurate holes in wood, metal or plastic. There are 2 types of drill press, bench-top and stationery. Bench-top drill presses are used by handymen and stationery drill press are used in industrial situations....

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17/11/2020

DIY How to build a timber fence

I’ll show you how to build a timber fence to define your home’s boundary. Timber fences are a classic DIY project most handymen can achieve. Planning your fence Consider what you want your timber fence to look like and what the fences main objective. You should consult your neighbour regarding the fence height and costs. Neighbours may agree to help...

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27/09/2020

Ways to use your smartphone for DIY

In this post I will show you many ways to use your smartphone for your DIY projects. As a Camera There are many reasons to use your smartphones’ camera, from taking before and after photos to recording specific details about your project. Before and after photos of your DIY project is a great use of your smartphones’ camera. You can...

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26/03/2019

Tips for buying a cordless drill

Here are my tips for buying a cordless drill. Cordless drill/drivers are the most used power tool in the handyman’s workshop. The cordless drill/driver is a very handy tool that can be used just about anywhere. Today I will explain the features of a cordless drill/driver and what features you will need to consider. Check out our top 3 cordless...

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17/03/2019

3 Tips for buying a Circular Saw

  A circular saw is one of the most useful tools a handyman can have. Your circular saw will allow you to complete many different DIY projects. This post will discuss everything you need to know when buying a circular saw. Blade Size Circular saws are usually categorized by the blade size. The most common size is 7 and ¼...

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13/03/2019

How I set up my small workshop

How I set up my small workshop, for over 30 years, I did not have a workshop for my handyman projects. I used garages and sheds, or even just outdoors as my work space. A couple of years ago I finally had the money and time to build a workshop. I will tell you how I set up my small...

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