Here we will take a quick look at how steel beams can be used in commercial construction to extend the span between the outside walls of a building.
Commercial Construction is often very different then residential construction.
First many of the loads are different since the buildings are often taller and larger.
For the most part the safety aspects of construction are the same …
Lets start off and say sandblasting is a messy job. It can also be somewhat dangerous so when you attempt to remove rust or paint from metal you need to take some precautions.
In this HowTo we will show you how to use a handheld sandblaster to remove rust from some tree climbing bucks. The same principles would …
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Choosing an air compressor is not black art but often you can get lost in the features when making a choice. We will try to cover some of the important choices that you have and give you a better understanding of what an air compressor really does.
The most important thing when deciding which compressor is right for you is finding out if it will meet the minimum requirements of …
Installing your Electric Service is not the most complex part of building a home or even wiring your homes electrical circuits but it must be done with extreme care because the risk for electrocution is pretty good.
I say this because unlike the wiring inside your home there is no circuit breaker to limit the amount of electricity that can be passed through the service line. Any part prior to the …
Black Decker Complete Guide to Home Plumbing is another coffee table book from their howto series.
It seems that more and more of the howto books that large manufacturers provide are not really for the professional but for people that like to watch professionals.
The information in this Guide is not Complete as the title says but …
Book Description:
Detailed photos and easy-to-follow presentation for tiling floors, walls, countertops, and showers guide novices and experts.
Two-tiered design offers instruction for common tiling situations plus additional information for unusual circumstances.
Comprehensive guide covers basic and advanced tile techniques to plan patterns, measure and cut tiles, seal finished surfaces, and repair broken tile.
Prestart Checklists detail the tools, materials, skills, and time needed to complete each job.
Stanley Pro Tips offer …
At first glance this is a really great book for your coffee table or as an introduction to electrical services.
With over 300 pages Black & Decker tries to cover most areas in the home that a do-it-yourself or just someone that might want to educate themselves in the basics of wiring.
The images and cross-sections are great for …
There are a variety of insulation types that can be used around your home and selecting the right one for the job you are working on can be a little confusing.
For most jobs you will probably want to stick with fiberglass insulation. Whether in batt form or loose fill it gives a decent R-Value per square inch and with proper precautions working with it can be quick, easy and clean.
This does not mean that fiberglass should be the only choice …
Your homes insulation works both in the winter and the summer so the amount and type of insulation that you have will make a huge impact on the livability of your home year round. Unfortunately once a home is built it can be difficult to add insulation to the walls but because heat rises and the sun impacts your homes roof increasing attic heat in the summer a large benefit can be seen by increasing the amount of insulation in your attic.
Attic insulation can …
The Sun is the most powerful source of energy in our Solar System and without its light and heat the Earth would be just another inhabitable Planet. The problem we find today is harnessing its energy for our own use. Although there are many products being manufactured such as Photovotaics for Energy to Electric conversion one of the first known and easiest methods of harvesting the Suns energy is …
The use of lead paint in homes and buildings built prior to 1978 is common enough that guidelines have been set by the EPA on how a home remodeler should approach projects and how they should inform their customers before starting a job.
This requirement is not only on contractors that tare down walls or sand exterior siding the problem occurs in every variety of work so the guides apply to all contractors.
To learn more about the exact EPA Guides you …