Archive for the ‘Tools of The Trade’ Category

Screw driver, electrical drill or screw gun, which of these tools is better for installing drywall? When it comes to hanging drywall, screw guns are king. If you are renovating your bathroom from scratch and you have to apply drywall over a large bathroom surface by means of drywall screws, using a screwdriver can be a real pain in the wrist as well as create calluses on your palms. An electric drill is a good back up but offers less control. A better solution is to use a drywall screw gun to install your sheetrock to the studs. A screw gun has a special cylindrical collar (dimpling attachment) that houses your no. 2 Philips bit and a mechanical clutch that stops the driving action of the screw gun when your drywall screw has reached your required depth to keep the head of the screw just below flush with your drywall surface. A quality screw gun is vital if you are installing large amounts of drywall in your bathroom. Read the rest of this entry »

Power tools are essential for professional bath renovators and the every day handyman who likes to tackle DIY home improvement jobs in the bathroom and around the home. Power tools are great because they not only help homeowners save time but they also make the job easier since you are not exerting as much physical energy compared to traditional hand held tools . However, with great power comes great responsibility and you must remember that as efficient as they are, power tools still need to be handled with care otherwise they can lead to unnecessary misfortune or injury. Regrettably mishaps can occur and those are usually due to negligence, boredom, overconfidence or lack of experience. While most first time bathroom renovators sometimes forget that redecorating their bathroom can sometimes involve hard hats and steel toes, by keeping the following 5 safety concerns in mind, you will be able to work safely with power tools while performing your bathroom renovations. Read the rest of this entry »

Learn how to pick the right tools. A bathroom remodelling project covers many different tasks and pulls together many diverse trade skills; from plumbing to dry walling, to wiring and even carpentry. When performing these tasks, you need the right tool for the job. This is one instance where the saying goes, “You are only as good as your tools…” holds true. With each task comes a new set of tools. Acquiring quality tools is not an option to get the job done quickly and efficiently, not to mention your time and money when you have to stop in the middle of your bathroom renovation to go back to the home improvement center to replace a broken tool. Some of the tools you may already have in your repertoire, but others you will Read the rest of this entry »

To the bathroom renovation enthusiast, DeWalt industrial tools are indispensable for their quality and reliance and have undoubtedly some of the best accessory items for power tools ever invented. Everyone in the home improvement industry recognizes the name DeWalt as a high end popular brand of tools for commercial and residential contractors alike. The original company was founded in 1924 by Raymond E. DeWalt, the inventor of the radial arm saw and was originally Read the rest of this entry »

So your house is a "fixer-upper" or maybe you are looking to flip a house to make a quick profit. One of the most important areas in your home to consider sprucing up besides renovating your kitchen is remodeling your bathroom. And though the initial investment might seem a bit much, the return on your investment after you have sold the property and pocketed the profits will definitely put a smile on your face and a hop in your stride. Read the rest of this entry »

When installing ceramic floor tile in your bathroom you must make sure you have a solid level base to keep the tiles from cracking. Make sure everything is square and use a grid for accuracy. Having the proper tools readily available is also an important factor in getting the job done right the first time. Here are the tools of the trade you will Read the rest of this entry »