When it comes to the beautiful summer weather, we learn to take the good with the bad. Sometimes though, Mother Nature tends to get a bit too cranky. Whether she throws us a typical summer storm or even hits us a little harder, it’s best to know what to do. Below, we share some before and after...
Skid steer loaders are among the most versatile machines a man can use when trying to complete a variety of work projects such as construction, excavation, and even agriculture. They are smaller than most heavy machines, but pack a lot of power to help you get your job done. If you didn’t know...
Winter is no longer coming; it’s here! Removing snow is a seasonal task we must all go through at some point during the season. Whether you’re shoveling your driveway or clearing the windshield of your car snow removal requires time and effort. For those independent contractors, businesses, and...
Now that all of the excitement of the holidays has passed, are you starting to feel the winter doldrums creeping in? There’s nothing like that feeling of accomplishment when you finish a home project; yet it may seem difficult to find something to work on this time of year. Why wait until spring...
When that flimsy plunger and little hand snake isn’t getting the job done there’s only one answer: More Power! --At least that's what Home Improvement's Tim "The Toolman" Taylor would say. For Tim, shortly after that declaration is made, things usually don’t turn out so well. However, when "more...
If you have a small concrete job that needs to get done, such as repairing a portion of your private sidewalk, renting an electric mixer can be a good way to go. Here are the steps you need to take to use one:Get familiar with the machineBeing as how you likely rented this machine, make sure you...
Before you get too feisty and decide that you have to get a new sump pump because your old one isn’t working right, cleaning it should be your first inclination. That will also be your cheapest option as well. Here are some steps you can take to keep your sump pump and pit clean:Take the pump...
While a laser level is often used by professionals, it is practical enough for a homeowner to use as well. Below, we share a few things that laser levels can do for you.TypesThere are two main types of laser levels. One is the manual type where you have to make sure that the device is level on your...
Water or dirt? It doesn’t matter because the wet/dry vacuum can pick up both. The versatility of wet/dry vacs are the reason that many people choose to rent or own them. Here are just a few reasons you may choose to use one:1) FloodingIf you’ve got a lot of water starting to come up and you don’t...
One of the most dangerous tools that someone could easily use improperly is the pneumatic nail gun. If used correctly, the pneumatic nail gun is a great tool to make your work much faster. However, if it’s not used correctly, nails can easily be lodged in your fingers and/or hands. Worse yet, there...
If you feel like you’ve been paying way too much to have your carpet professionally steam-cleaned, you could most likely cut out a lot of the cost by doing it yourself. Here are the four steps you need to take when you rent a steam cleaner:1) Empty the roomUnless you want your carpet to be multi...
Removing wallpaper from your walls is one of the most tedious tasks you can undertake when considering redecorating the walls inside your house. Problem is you can’t stand that pea green ’60s wallpaper anymore. Well it turns out that renting a wallpaper steamer can make your job exponentially...
Sanding your floor can be a moderately difficult task but also one that reinvigorates even some of the most weathered floors. Here are the 7 steps you need to take to sand your floors:1) Gather the equipmentFor this particular task you will need some very specific equipment for this task. Renting...
