Comments on: Home Improvement Tools

By: Tool ~ Chris Pirillo

Tool ~ Chris Pirillo — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 06:28:03 +0000

[...] Did you know there’s such a thing as a cordless saw? I had no idea until I started looking around our Tool King section. I’m starting to take that home improvement thing seriously. Yeah, I know about cordless drills and… what the hell is Lincoln Lubrication!? Chicago Pneumatic – wasn’t that a drama series on NBC? Why doesn’t someone create a comprehensive list of “must have” tools for the average home owner? Ya know, tools that won’t cost me an arm and a leg (or remove them if used improperly). I’ve got a cordless drill with a handful of bits, a screwdriver set, a computer repair kit, a big-ass Black and Decker tool kit, laser level kit, and other assorted handheld goodies. Which brands should we trust – and which ones should we avoid? Actually, I bet Black and Decker isn’t good because it’s so readily available (that’s just a guess). Is DeWalt any good? I mean, honestly – how can you tell? power tool, tool, tool kit, tools [...]

By: BrianK

BrianK — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:11:47 +0000

One of your fellow net entrepreneurs: http://www.askthebuilder.com/

By: Brian Humphrey

Brian Humphrey — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 20:57:34 +0000

…and because some equipment and supplies can be downright frustrating if not dangerous, I always suggest:

http://www.howstuffworks.com

Best wishes – and please don’t forget the first things to go in your shopping cart: gloves, goggles, earplugs and other safety gear!

Brian Humphrey
Blogminder
Los Angeles Fire Department

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 18:07:30 +0000

It looks like the previous comments either didn’t know or chose to ignore “awl” but if you know what an awl is used for you’ve at least got a start. I would suggest using the online resources AND buying a book. The Readers Digest books are well laid-out with clear instructions and good drawings, pictures, diagrams. You computer is great but you’re not going to drag it into the bathroom to fix a faucet, while you could bring the book in with you (just incase you have not committed the instructions) to memory. If Ponzi is more adept with the tools than you, maybe she should become the handyperson, or it could even be a joint effort.
Try a couple of simple projects first to see if the geek can become a handyman. Good luck!

By: MissM

MissM — Thu, 12 Oct 2006 14:54:42 +0000

http://www.kk.org/cooltools/ is a really kewl site, that occassionally offers home “improvement” tools :)

I went through the library for DIY dishwasher repair, and was disappointed at the lack of info. There were time-life books there too, and I wasn’t too impressed. But, I look forward to the links :)

By: Lunabean

Lunabean — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:26:24 +0000

I know you asked for online help…but, sometimes, a good old fashioned book does the job. Go to Home Depot and find their book “Home Repair 1-2-3″. Buy it. It’s worth the cost (which is fairly low), and it’s a great thing to just have around the house.

By: Josh Bancroft

Josh Bancroft — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:35:43 +0000

For specific questions, the best place I’ve seen is actually the “Lounge” forum over at arstechnica.com. The Lounge knows everything! :-)

By: George Ealem

George Ealem — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:31:47 +0000

Chris,
I finally can help you out after all the information you have given me.
Reader Digest has good book onhow to repair everything from a leaking faucet to how to build a deck. Also Time life had a series of book that were more detailed with each book devoted to one subject on how it works and how to fix anything related to the subject. You can find them on Ebay pretty cheap.
George

By: Michael

Michael — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 16:14:25 +0000

http://www.diynet.com

Really good to watch to keep you motivated on projects also.

By: Josh

Josh — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:08:50 +0000

I recommend both DIY Online and DIY Network having used both many times before. Like you, I prefer to fix things [and break them] myself.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:38:45 +0000

Definetly pick up Home Depot’s “Do it yourself book” or check this handy website out http://www.hammerzone.com/

By: John Wall

John Wall — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:00:47 +0000

http://www.homedepot.com has a great section called “know-how”, the site is dynamic though so you have to go through the front door, my tiny url stripped off the needed info…

By: Conscious Junkyard

Conscious Junkyard — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:57:42 +0000

Bathroom Remodel Photo Tour…

Thirty-six step-by-step photos of a bathroom remodel. Well, almost all the steps.

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By: David Roche

David Roche — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:03:15 +0000

Well, Chris, why not start with some hints from the expert himself, Bob Vila…check out http://www.bobvila.com/FixItClub/

Hope you find some helpful hints there!

David in Athens, Ohio

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SocioBiblog — Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 +0000

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