Extreme How-To Magazine - October 2014 USA

CONTENTS
October 2014
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F E AT U R E S
26 Fence Staining Made Easy

Protect and beautify your outdoor woodfast.
38 New Tools for Toolboxes

Grab your gear and go.
50 Building a Boathouse
Learn the basics from professionals with years of experience.
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CONTENTS
EVERY ISSUE
8 From the Editor
95 Advertisers Index
COLUMNS
10 Q & A
14 Tool School
New and Innovative Fasteners
D E PA R T M E N T S
66 Do-It-Yourself
Don't Flush Your Money Away
78 Skill Savvy
Fighting Mold in the Home
88 Hot Products
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LETTER
From The
Editor-In-Chief
ver the weekend I had to hit the books once again. I'd discovered
a plumbing leak between the upstairs and downstairs bathrooms
of my house, and had to drag out my dog-eared book on the
Basics of Plumbing. I thought I'd fixed this leak the last time it materialized by replacing the leaky valve stems upstairs. But lo and behold,
the leak has returned, right through the ceiling drywall beneath it. I'm
still studying the problem and Im worried that Ill have to open up an
upstairs wall to locate the leak. Since I'm no professional plumber, you
can bet I'll have that book in hand if I do.
I rely a lot on books for my home projects, both big and small. I've
got books on basic electrical wiring, fundamentals of house framing,
deck-building basics, introduction to welding, and working with concrete.
I have a guide to woodworking, lawn care and landscaping, painting
techniques, retaining wall construction, brickwork and masonry, tile
installation, home energy conservation and backyard gardening. The
list goes on and on, and I realize that without my how-to reference
shelf, I'd often be up the creek without a paddleand I'm the editor of
a home-improvement magazine. I'm supposed to have a good working
knowledge of how to handle the topics we cover.
The truth is that I've never met anyone who is a master of every trade
under the roof, which is exactly why most professionals specialize in a
certain skillset. On the other hand, DIY homeowners often tackle a wide
array of different projects that might call for plumbing one day, electrical
work the next, and drywall installation on the weekend. When tackling
these jobs without a lot of prior experience, I highly recommend you
refer to a reliable (and current) reference book before diving in headfirst. Every time I revisit a topic, I relearn something fundamental that
I'd forgotten since I don't spend every day doing the same type of work.
You'll find lots of helpful articles in the pages of Extreme How-To as
well as the hundreds of stories that we've archived on our website,
Extremehowto.com. But I also recommend
that DIY'ers invest a few dollars in building a
home library of how-to books that they'll have
ready at their fingertips. When a storm hits,
the power fails and you can't jump online,
you might be glad you've got those old-fashioned hard copies to walk you through the
repairs of the day.
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SPIRAL STAIRS
AND MODULAR
STAIR CASE KITS
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE USA, ARKE
SPIRAL AND MODULAR STAIRCASE KITS
CAN BE BUILT IN A DAY BY THE AVERAGE
DO-IT-YOURSELF HOME ENTHUSIAST.
The OAK 70.XTRA
The Oak 70.XTRA is an adjustable premier series spiral staircase that

features solid Oak wooden stair treads and landing to complement
and add style to any interior living space. Surrounding the full length
of the staircase, the horizontal balusters and railing design is visually
unique when compared to the traditional vertical baluster design of
most stairs. The staircase can be easily installed by the homeowner
in a single day using common household tools. The Oak 70.XTRA
is available in 2 diameter sizes and is available in 2 choices of
colorHi-Gloss Black and Hi-Gloss White.
Standard kit includes 12 oak wood stair treads, a landing, a
complete handrail, and all necessary hardware and connectors.
Diameters available include a 5 ft. 3 in. model and a 4 ft. 3 in. model.
The height range for the standard kit is adjustable from 8 ft. 3 in.
to 10 ft. 2 7/8 in. and with additional components, can be
installed to a maximum height of 11 ft. 9 5/16 in.
Powder coat finished painted in either Hi-Gloss Black or Hi-Gloss White.
Can be installed in a clockwise or counterclockwise rotation.
Stair treads and landing are made of solid Oak wood with a natural stain and a polyurethane protective coating.
Balcony rail kits are available in matching color and horizontal baluster and railing design.
Handrail is manufactured from an aluminum core surrounded by a soft PVC cover to allow the handrail to be curved at the
time of installation to accommodate the radius of the staircase.
Rise between stair treads is adjustable from 8 3/8 in. to 9 in.
Interior installation only.
A complete installation guide is included in all kits and an installation video is available upon request.
Homeowner should consult with local building department concerning building codes prior to purchase.
www.arkestairs.com
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Q:
What are the symptoms of a blown head gasket on a car engine?
A:
The only externally visible sign of a blown head gasket would be coolant leaking from the head gasket
between the combustion chamber and the coolant passage in your engine. Look below the exhaust
manifold for signs of leakage.On the intake stroke of the cylinder closest to the leak, coolant will be drawn in
by the vacuum of the intake air charge. Upon combustion, the high pressure will force exhaust gases past the
head gasket into the coolant passage.As coolant is pulled into the combustion chamber it will cause your coolant
level to drop.This can cause a low coolant light and overheating if the cooling system on your vehicle is not continually topped off.Also, once your engine is turned off, the coolant still left in the engine cylinder will seep past
your piston rings into your engine oil. Coolant mixed with oil will make a white, milky substance.You may see this
on your oil dipstick or on a ring around your oil cap. Also, look for white smoke from the exhaust pipe, or bubbles
in the radiator or coolant overflow tank. Source: gobluedevil.com/blog.
Q:
A:
Can I use 2x8 treated lumber as deck boards?
No, that's a not a good idea. Lumber wider than 6 inches should not be used as a flat surface. Wide,
flat boards have a tendency to pool rain water, which can lead to cupping problems. Stick with 2x6 or
5/4 deck boards.
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What's the best way to keep new tile grout clean?
Cementitious grout is subject to staining because it is a porous material. Most professionals recommend
applying a sealer after the grout has cured, typically in three days. The sealer should be reapplied periodically to maintain an enhanced
level of stain resistance.
Additionally, some newer grout
formulations are stain-resistant
right out of the pail against
common household staining
agents. Also, check
the product packaging for
indications of Microban antimicrobial protection that
resists the growth of mold
and mildew on dried grout.
Q:
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How can I keep mice

out of my dryer vent?
Replace the dryer

vent on the outside
of your house with a two-part
dryer vent seal. The plastic
vent seal costs roughly $15
and can easily be installed with
a screwdriver and a little latex
caulk. First, remove the old
vent, apply caulk, and fasten
the elbow of the new vent with
screws so it's directed upward.
Then, attach the floating cup
that covers the vent body,
protecting it from rain and
keeping out rodents. Clean
out the lint every three
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TOOL SCHOOL
Hold it Together
New and Innovative Fasteners
well as a patented washer trapping head that is powder-coated
white. The edge design beneath
the head captures the vinyl strap
at the time of penetration, and
the screw's Climatek coating
reduces the possibility of corrosion. The recessed star-drive
head ensures zero stripping, even
in hardwoods, and two sizes are
available: 2-1/2- and 2-3/4-in.
in length in a #9 diameter. Visit
www.grkfasteners.com.
SCREW PRODUCTS
WHITE TRIM
HEAD SCREWS
By Matt Weber
asteners hold together everything we build. These are the
unsung heroes of construction,
because when fasteners fail, things
fall apart. Modern technology gives
us a wider variety of innovative
fasteners with more holding power
than ever. Here are some highlights of the latest on the market.
GRK VINYL
WINDOW SCREW
The Vinyl Window Screw from
GRK Fasteners replaces shims in
vinyl window installation, allowing
installers to adjust the window
until plumb. No predrilling is
required; the engineered Zip-Tip
point lets you start driving right
away. The Vinyl Window Screw
features a W-Cut thread design
to cut into underlying wood, as
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Screw Products, Inc. has added

a new fastener to its extensive
product line: white head trim
head screws, an exterior/interior
multi-purpose screw appropriate
for a wide range of projects. These
fasteners may be used with ACQ
and CCA pressure-treated lumber
thanks to a proprietary coating
designed to protect against corrosion, and that has withstood

1,200 hours of salt spray testing.
In addition, they are ideal for
materials with a white finish
including decking, fascia, fencing,
siding, trim and more. Available
in multiple sizes9x1-5/8, 9x2,
9x1/2 and 9x3these screws can
also be ordered in various quantities, including jars and pails, and
each package includes a free T-20
drill bit. Visit screw-porducts.com.
TOOL SCHOOL
SPLITSTOP COMPOSITE
FASCIA INSTALLATION
SYSTEM
Titans newest addition, the
SplitStop Fascia Installation
System, employs the use of two
specially designed components;
a counter-boring tool (Fascia Bit)
and a head-painted stainless steel
fastener (Fascia Screw). Used
together, this two-part system
allows the installer to hang composite fascia boards to the normal
treated rim-joists of a deck. This
installation method has proven to
virtually eliminate broken screws
and fascia board buckling (warping), which is the inevitable result
of applying thermally expanding
composite fascia materials to
wooden rim-joist boards that
shrink, due to moisture loss.
This opposing movement has
plagued composite fascia board
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installers, consumers and manufacturers for years, the result of

which, to this point, has prompted
the use of an excessive number of
screws, an unsightly attempt at a
solution. Titans simple change in
installation technique will save on
complaints (and customer callbacks) related to composite
fascia boards. Fascia screws

are head-painted in five standard colors, including white,
to coordinate with most composite fascia boards. Visit
splitstop.com.
TOOL SCHOOL
MAX STRENGTH DUCK

TAPE & NO RESIDUE
DUCK TAPE
Duck Tape is seen as a great
general purpose tool for temporary around-the-house repairs, but
it can also be tough enough to
use in heavy-duty projects. Duck
brand expands its line of repairand-project Duck Tape with two
new heavy-duty tools: Max
Strength and No Residue Duck
Tape. For the projects that require
increased strength and durability,
all-weather Max Strength Duck
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Tape provides superior adhesion,

strength and flexibility, plus, its
UV-resistant.
Bundling, hanging and masking
for DIY projects can be a messy
and frustrating process, but the
new No Residue Duck Tape has a
specialty adhesive that allows the
product to remove from most
opaque surfaces with no messy
residue for up to six months, making it ideal for long-term, heavyduty indoor and outdoor applications. Visit www.duckbrand.com.
SUBLOC PRO SCRAIL

SubLoc PRO Scrail subfloor fasteners have a thick upper-diameter thread design for withdrawal
values far superior to ordinary
fasteners, and 35 to 45-percent
better than regular SubLoc Scrail

fasteners. They prevent squeaks
due to micro movements of wood
against the shank. The collated
threaded fasteners are driven like
nails with a pneumatic nailer, but
can be removed like screws with
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Versa Drive bits (combination of
#2 Phillip & #2 Square). SubLoc
PRO Scrails are available in all
three collation styles: 20- and 33deg. strip and 15-deg. wire coil.
Full code compliance assurance

has been given toSubLoc PRO
Scrail by the IAPMO, the foremost
source of uniform codes and standards used by building officials
across the nation. With head pullthrough values more than 10 percent higher than ring-shank nails,
and withdrawal values that are
more than 40 percent higher than
ring-shanks, SubLoc PRO Scrail is
a premier product for professionals. Visit www.fascoamerica.com.
FASTENMASTER TRIO
ULTIMATE DECK SCREW
Designed to outperform standard deck screws for both softwood and composite decking,
these screws are also engineered
to eliminate stripping and wobbling
during installation. Additionally,
their coating makes them highly
resistant to corrosion and UVresistant to fading, and is backed
by a lifetime guarantee. The container packaging also doubles

as an installation guide for
speed and accuracy. Visit
www.fastenmaster.com.
UPGRADED ELIMINATOR
RCS TOOL & MANTIS
HIDDEN DECK CLIPS
When it comes to building your
dream deck, the installation
process should be quick, efficient
and easy, whether youre a professional or a do-it-yourselfer. Thats
why Sure Drive invented the
Eliminator RCS pneumatic tool,
which works with the company's
Mantis fasteners to speed up hidden deck-clip installation by 75
percent. The Sure Drive engineering team recently developed new
modifications to the Eliminator
RCS system based on user feedback. Deck builders noticed the
tool would sometimes jam
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because the angles of the nails

and Mantis clips weren't identical.
The redesigned feeder rail precisely matches the angle of the
Mantis clip countersink and
improves how the rail holds the
clip, making it more secure and
eliminating mis-feeds. Contractors
formerly needed to dial back their
air compressors (typically 110120 lbs. of pressure) for the
Mantis clip installation (75-85 lbs.
of pressure), which was inconvenient and time-consuming. The
modified driver blade now accommodates air pressure between 75
and 120 lbs., allowing builders to
use this tool without having to
adjust. Sure Drive also beefed up
the slide attachment with thicker
stainless steel and specialty locking fasteners, making it stronger
and more durable. Plus, small,
rare earth magnets have been
added to hold the clip firmly in
place. Visit www.suredrive.com.
new hook-and-loop style fastening

strips lock three times stronger
than Velcro Industrial Strength
Fasteners, and theyre
designed to withstand
even the harshest
conditions once the
adhesive backing
is bonded, including rain, mud
and dirt. The Extreme Fasteners
feature3M Dual Lock Technology
that click together to secure items

up to10 lbs. in place. Extreme
Fasteners can be used to secure
under cabinet lighting, hang a
birdhouse outside, hold a toolkit
or other heavy object on the
wall, and much more.Visit
Fasteners.Scotchbrand.com.
TOP STAR
SHIM SCREW
The Top Star Shim Screw from
GRK has an ingenious two-piece
design that creates a screw within a screw to reduce labor for the
plumb installation of window and
door frames (jambs), paneling and
built-in cabinets. When locked,
the Top Star gets driven into the
material, and when unlocked, the
installed Top Star is ready for leveling. The fastener's inner screw
turns independently from the
SCOTCH EXTREME
FASTENERS
3Ms Scotch Brandoffers
a line of home fastening and
mounting products, including the
newExtreme Fasteners. These
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outer portion of the fastener for
easy adjustment without shims.
First, drill a pilot hole for the
screw and then drive the Top Star
with GRKs crown bit through the
jamb into the rough-opening
frame until flush. Slide off the

crown bit to reveal the inner star
bit. Use the star bit to adjust the
jamb in and out of the frame
until flush. This system of door
installation is much faster than
using wood shims to make fine
adjustments. As an added function, after the door has been
used for years, opening, closing
and slamming the doors can
take a toll, even with shims,
causing the door to go out of
plumb. If installed with the TopStar Shim Screw, all one has to
do is adjust the screw back to
its plumb position. Visit
www.grkfasteners.com.
SENCO COLLATED
SCREWS
SENCO has the widest variety
of collated screws available, and
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24 of the company's self-piercing,
self-drilling tapping screws now
meet the 2009 and 2012
International Building Code (IBC)
and International Residential Code
(IRC) codes. The fasteners are

commonly used for connections
involving cold formed steel framing. Common applications include
joining drywall/gypsum sheathing
to steel, steel to steel framing,

steel sheathing to steel framing,
and certain wood to steel framing.
Visit www.senco.com.
EDGETITE HARDSCAPE
SPIKE
Whether creating a walkway or
patio, Edgetite Spikes can make
landscaping projects quicker and
more efficient for paver edging.
The spikes help
solve separation
problems that can
occur when using
regular spikes
designed for paver
edging. Edgetite
spikes are unique
because of their
patent-pending
angled tip design.
As an Edgetite
spike is hammered into the
compacted base,
the angled tip
deflects away from
the installation,
while the head
pushes the edge
restraint tightly
against the brick.
The angled final
position of an
installed Edgetite spike resists
frost heave, while adding
strength and longevity. Visit
www.edgetite.com. EHT
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FENCE
STAINING
MADE
EASY
By Matt Weber
t's no secret that outdoor wood requires routine maintenance to keep

it in good shape. In the shade it's susceptible to mildew, and in the sun
it's punished by ultraviolet rays that give it that aged, gray appearance.
To maintain its beauty the wood must be periodically cleaned and
preserved, and DIY homeowners are always looking for a better way to
get the job done.
When it came time to re-stain a shadowbox fence, I wanted
to work smarter rather than harder, so I tried a promising
product called Ready Seal. This is an oil-based semi-transparent wood stain and sealer in one. Ready Seal is a professional-grade product, but is formulated with unique
goof proof features that make it especially attractive
for do-it-yourselfers.
Typical wood stains require back-brushing to smooth
out runs, streaks and brush marks and to work the coating into the grain. I was dreading this part of the job.
Spraying typical wood stains requires spraying one section of the project at a time and immediately back-brushing
the area to prevent lap marks or runs. The back-brushing
process requires a helper, or it requires the person spraying to
serve double-duty by performing both jobs. This involves a great
deal of labor, especially on vertical surfaces such as fences. If you eliminate the back-brushing, you eliminate half the work, making the project
much easier for a lone DIYer like myself. Ready Seal is formulated to
require no back-brushing, and thats the selling point that convinced me
to try the product.
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Protect
and beautify
your outdoor
woodfast.
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FENCE
STAINING
MADE
EASY
Outdoor wood accumulates all sorts of dirt and grime, so the

surface must be thoroughly cleaned before staining and sealing.
Plus, the product is a penetrating sealer, which I prefer over the
film-forming type. Instead of forming a rigid film on the wood surface, Ready Seal penetrates deep
into wood fibers with waterproofing oils to create a flexible barrier
that keeps moisture out. The oils
expand and contract so the coating wont crack, chip, flake or
peel, which can lead to failure.
It turns out that its also easy
to apply with an airless sprayer.
Whereas some finishing products
require a multi-step application
process, Ready Seal is formulated
to add color and seal the wood
from moisture in one step. This
saves time, money and sweat.
CLEAN THE WOOD

SURFACE
Over time a fence can accumulate all sorts of grime on the wood
surface. From airborne dirt, pollen,
mildew or even mold, all this gunk
deteriorates the look of the wood
and if left neglected can eventually lead to rot. All the loose grime
should be cleaned away. One
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method is to use a long-handled

scrub brush with a wood detergent and even follow up with
a wood brightener to open the
grain to accept new preservative.
You can't skip the cleaning step
or even skimp on the work. If
you apply stain/sealer over grime
or mildew, you aren't staining a
fence, you're staining the grime.
It will look ugly, the coating won't
absorb evenly, it won't have the
proper preservative properties,
and it will come off the fence
when the grime detaches.
An alternative method to cleaning the fence is to use a pressurewasher. The high-pressure water
stream not only blasts away grime
and mildew but it can peel away
the outer layer of the wood's dead
gray cells and expose the lighter,
fresher wood grain.
Whereas some professionals
advise against using a pressurewasher on outdoor wood decks, I
throw that advice out the window
when it comes to a fence. The
conventional wisdom suggests the
high-pressure water can damage
the woodgrain, giving it a fuzzy

appearance and texture. This is
primarily a concern for walking
surfaces because homeowners
typically want smooth deck boards
with little chance of picking up a
splinter when walking barefoot.
Nobody walks on a fence, though,
so I say blast away.
When using a power-washer,
carefully work in the direction of
the grainnever against it, which
can result in a noticeable cut
across the wood.
PREP THE SPRAYER

The easiest, most productive
way to spray a very large project
like this is to use an airless
sprayer. An airless unit draws
stain or paint directly from a paint
canister and sprays at pressures
up to 1,700 PSI.
Whether you're purchasing,
renting or borrowing one of these
units, it's important to understand
they require additional care to
make sure they're in proper working order. Airless sprayers must be
flushed and tested each time a
FENCE
STAINING
MADE
EASY
new job is started to ensure no
contaminants from previous jobs
will mix with the product you intend
to apply. Follow the sprayer manufacturer's instructions for circulating the solvent used to clean the
equipment. For latex paints, many

pros prefer to use clean water, but
an oil-based stain like this requires
mineral spirits.
Once the system has been
flushed and drained, you can load
the stain/sealer of your choice. Mix

the product thoroughly and strain
the stain/sealer through a paint
screen to keep solid particles out
of the system.
Before spraying the new coating,
discharge the sprayer into a bucket
to flush all the mineral spirits out
of the hose. Hold the trigger until
the gun begins to spray the stain
First step is to pressure-wash the

fence to rejuvenate the wood.
I used the Hyde Pivot Nozzle

Wand, which pivots with the twist
of the handle to direct the water
stream where you want it.
you plan to apply, otherwise you'll
end up hosing down your project
with mineral spirits.
APPLYING THE
STAIN/SEALER
Movement is extremely important when using an airless sprayer.
To avoid excessive stain accumulation, don't pull the trigger unless
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FENCE
STAINING
MADE
EASY
After the fence dries from the washing, it

becomes evident how much dead wood
and grime pressure-washing can remove.
Airless sprayers must be flushed and
tested each time a new job is started.
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the gun is in motion. Squeeze the trigger

as you move into a spraying pass over the
work surface. Keep your wrist straight
and the spray nozzle parallel to the fence
boards for consistent application (rather
than flexing your wrist and swinging the
gun, which causes overspray). Start at
the top and work downward.
For applying oil-based stain, I recommend using a .011-.013-in. tip size for
the spray gun.
Don't forget to apply the coating to
the end grain of the boards,
which really drinks up moisture and requires extra
protection.
Once the job is over, follow
the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning and flushing the machine using the
appropriate solvent. This is
an absolutely critical step
and ensures the airless
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STAINING
MADE
EASY
sprayer will be properly stored without contaminants that gunk up the
system, so it will be ready for the
next job.
Its always best to strain the

stain/sealer when using an airless
sprayer to keep solid particles out
of the system.
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SMOOTH MOVES
When prepping outdoor wood for refinishing,
the most direct way to renew the appearance is
to sand or pressure-wash the surface. However,
sanding can be difficult and time-consuming
for large areas, and pressure-washing must
be approached with caution. The problem with
pressure-washing is that too much pressure can
damage the wood surface, removing the gray and
green but causing the surface to fuzz or splinter.
This can not only affect the woods appearance,
but can pose a touch hazard for areas such as
deck surfaces where people may walk barefoot.
When using a power-washer, limit your pressure
to no more than 1,000 or 1,200 PSI and carefully
work in the direction of the grainnever against it.
For smaller surfaces that need a touch-friendly
surface, such as chairs, swings and benches, sanding
is the best way to go. Use a random orbital sander
and start with an 80-grit abrasive for material removal.
Gradually progress to finer abrasives until the wood
surface is smooth enough for a new coat of stain/sealer.
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FENCE
STAINING
MADE
EASY
To minimize runs and overspray,
keep the sprayer nozzle 10" to
12" away from the surface
when applying the stain.
In the end, the project was a success. After a day of spraying Ready
Seals redwood tone stain/sealer,
the fence looked good as new. Not
bad for a one-man job. EHT
Editor's Note: Special thanks
to Ready Seal for providing the
stain/sealer for this product.
The results were fantastic. Visit
www.readyseal.com.
At the end of the project the

results looked great, and I was
able to save lots of time and labor
by not having to back-brush.
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NEW
TOOLS FOR
TOOLBOXES
ver since the first caveman broke open a nut with a rock, we've used tools
for anything and everything at work and at home. Lucky for us, mankind
has come a long way and we now live in an age of advanced technology
and pre-shelled peanuts. Here's a roundup of some of the latest and greatest
hand tools to throw in your trusty toolbox.
CHANNELLOCK PROFESSIONAL MULTI-PURPOSE WELDERS PLIER

Channellock now offers a high-quality, domestic plier for welders with its new Channellock 9 360
Professional Multi-Purpose Welders Plier. Designed as an ideal six-in-one plier, the 360 Welders Plier is
12 ounces of drop-forged, high-carbon C1080 North American steel. Channellock improved the design of
traditional welders pliers by applying its high-leverage technologypositioning the rivet closer to the
head. This design provides more cutting power to the laser heat-treated edges to slice
through weld wire. Additional improved features of the springloaded plier include a groove-nose design for quick
spatter removal, as well as a unique diamond-shape
welder tip installation and removal tool that prevents
stripping by gripping four sides of the welder tip. A
precision-machined, laser heat-treated, knife-and-anvil
cutting edge ensures superior long-term cutting performance. Plus, an
elongated nose with cross-hatch grips is designed for secure drawing of wire or gripping of hot metal. Visit www.channellock.
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TOOLS FOR
TOOLBOXES
GENERAL 8-IN-1
LIGHTED PRECISION
SCREWDRIVER
ideal for removing coatings, paint

and stickers from glass, mirrors or
windshields. Its rubberized body
provides a safe, sure gripand it
comes with five single-edge razor
blades tucked into the handle.
It's very handy for a quick blade
change right on the spot. For
small applications like window
mullions, choose the Hyde Mini
Glass Scraper #13030, which
also stores 5 razor blades in the
handle. Visit www.hydetools.com.
General Toolss new 8-in-1

Lighted Precision Screwdriver
(75108) features two powerful,
bright white LEDs combined with
a transparent collar to provide
360-degree lighting. The tool also
features a secondary removable
mini screwdriver and an ergonomic cushioned grip with rotating
cap. A convenient bit storage
compartment in the precision
engineered handle keeps all
included bits together, reducing
the risk of lost or misplaced

parts. The screwdriver comes
with four double-ended bits:
Slotted: 1/8 and 5/64; Phillips:
#000 and #0; Torx: T5 and T8;
and Torx: T6 and T10. Visit
www.generaltools.com.
SUPER COMBO SCISSORS

The Super Combo Scissors
(VT-011R) from Vampire Tools
are high-quality, 4-in-1 scissors
for industrial and home use. The
cutting edges are sharp, and
micro-serrations provide a firm
grip during cutting. Super Combo
Scissors are a compact yet strong
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cutting instrument that incorporates four functions in one scissors: flat blade cutting, micro-serrated blade for cutting without
slippage, wire cutting and box
opener. The ergonomic handle
is designed for comfortable nonslip grip and includes a special
feature to prevent finger pinching
(patent-pending). The S-shape
grips are designed to convey
maximum applied power to the
blades. Vampire Professional
Tools also offers personalization
of Super Combo Scissors for
safekeeping or gifting purposes.
Personalization implies marking the jaw of the pliers with
up to 12 characters. Visit
www.vampiretools.com.
HYDE GLASS SCRAPERS

WITH BLADES STORED
IN THE HANDLE
Heres a handy, retractable
glass scraper with built-in blade
storage, so youll never find yourself groping through rusty blades
at the bottom of your toolbox. The
Hyde Glass Scraper #13040 is
NEW
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MILWAUKEE LOCKING
TOOLS WITH TORQUE LOCK
Milwaukee Tool's new locking
tools dramatically increase productivity for the user. Featuring the
patent-pending Torque Lock adjustment system, the new Milwaukee
Locking Pliers and Locking CClamps deliver an innovative solution for adjusting the size of the
gripping jaws while secured to
material. This gives the user the
ability to produce maximum locking force with a much faster and
controlled set up.
As we spent time on the jobsite investigating this category,
we found that many users were
modifying their locking tools by
welding a loop on the back end of
the thumb screw. This created a
way to set up their tool faster and
produce the necessary holding
force with a screwdriver, says Ryan
Schwoegler, product manager for
Milwaukee Tool. Inspired by this
inventive user modification, our
Torque Lock Locking Tools feature
a thumb screw with a more convenient geometry for hand force
and a unique screwdriver throughhole design to produce maximum
locking force. Visit
www.milwaukeetool.com.
CHANNELLOCK
PROFESSIONAL
PLIER TOOL ROLL
Channellock has combined its
most popular tools in a single gift
set. The new tool rolls are 100-percent made in America and are a
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wires back to the breaker box. At

the breaker box, begin scanning
with the receiver unit. A green
LED on the receiver will light, and
the socket that the transmitter is
plugged into will be identified.
An innovative circuit in the BF20
eliminates the false positives
that weaker technologies like
inductive coupling often produce.
Visit www.generaltools.com.
great starter set for Pros and

DIY'ers of all levels. The Tool
Roll-3 5-pc. Professional Plier Set
includes: the 7 High Leverage
Diagonal Lap Joint Cutting Plier
(337); the 9.5 Straight Jaw
Tongue & Groove Plier (420);
the 10 Straight Jaw Tongue &
Groove Plier (430); the 6.5 Slip
Joint Plier (526); and the 8 Long
Nose Plier (3017). Each tool is
manufactured with high-carbon
C1080 steel for superior performance on the job and specially coated for ultimate rust prevention.
Laser heat-treated teeth and cutting edges ensure longer life, and
the Channellock Blue grips are
designed for comfortable extended
use. Visit www.channellock.com.
GENERAL BF20 CIRCUIT

BREAKER FINDER
STARRETT 7-PIECE
DIAMOND TILE HOLE
SAW KIT
General Tool's new BF20 Circuit

Breaker Finder includes an NCV
Detector and GFCI Outlet Checker.
This tool makes it easy to identify
the circuit breaker associated with
any 110V AC outlet. Safely determine whether a line, cable or 110V
outlet is hot (energized). Identify
wiring faults on GFCI and non-GFCI
receptacles, and verify the operation of GFCI circuits interrupting
power. Start by plugging the transmitter unit into any 110V GFCI or
non-GFCI receptacle. After checking the outlet for several common
wiring errors, the transmitter sends
an RF signal down the circuits
L. S. Starrett's KD2000TD1 7Piece Diamond Tile Hole Saw Kit is

a great kit to have in any toolbox.
It will fit in a small corner of the
tool box and provide six drill sizes
(3/16", 15/64", 1/4", 5/16", 3/8",
and 1/2") that fit standard drill
chucks.Included in the kit is a
knockout pin to clear slugs from
the saw body.These saws are
excellent tools for the craftsman
requiring access points for special
wiring, cable, conduit or other modern design requirements. The hole
saws have a uniform coating of
synthetic diamonds bound to a
durable steel saw body.They
loading easy. Cut in with your

brush and follow with the roller.
The comfortable security strap
allows the pail to rest easily in one
hand, and elastomer side indentions provide better grip and control. Made of durable polypropylene, the Pelican pail cleans easily.
Wooster also offers disposable
Pelican liners. Rigid and form-fitting, the liners make color
changes and cleanup a breeze.
Visit www.woosterbrush.com.
HYDE 9-1/2 MINI

BENT PRY BAR,
DOZENS OF USES
provide exceptional performance
at high cutting speeds and produce accurate clean cuts in glass,
brick, ceramic tile and stone.The
diamond-edge saws allow extended cutting time when used with
water lubricant to cool the cutting
surface.Visit www.starrett.com.
WOOSTER PELICAN
Reduce trips up and down the
ladder with the Wooster Pelican,
a handheld pail that securely
holds a brush and mini-roller so
you can paint faster than ever
before. A powerful magnet inside
the bucket holds a brush at the
ready. Molded underneath the
plastic, the magnet wont rust or
trap paint. The Pelican also has a
built-in roller grid, 5-1/2 wide,
with aggressive ribbing to make
Remove molding, open boxes,

scrape paint and pull nails with
this convenient miniprybar from Hyde.
Youll find dozens of
uses, but removing
molding or pulling nails
without damaging a
wall are some of its
best. The Hyde Pry Bar
#45600 is made of
high-carbon steel, and
has been hardened
and tempered for
strength. It is also
electro-coated to
resist rust for years
of use. It has a nail
slot for pulling nails
and ground ends
for scraping. Visit
www.hydetools.com.
WISS FLIP JOINT

The new Flip Joint Cable Cutter
from Wiss is a 3-in-1 electrician's
tool designed for a fast way to
cut, slice and strip cable. This
new, 8 tool allows professionals
to cut with the cable cutter, slice
with the sheath knife and strip
vinyl-coated wires with the wire
stripper.It provides a convenient
way for professional tradespeople
to minimize the number of tools
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protect all types of valuables with
identifying markings or even personalize items with delicate precision. Visit www.generaltools.com.
TG TOOLS
BRAD POINT BITS
An innovative concept in bradpoint design comes from TG Tools.
The Kik brad-point bits are tipped
with six cutting edges to provide
20-percent more cutting surface
when compared to standard bradpoints. This means the Kik bits
bore faster, cleaner and last longer
due to decreased wear. In fact,
the tip cuts so aggressively that it
necessitated an extraction ridge
inside the flutes to remove material
quickly and prevent heat buildup.
Visit www.mytgtools.com.
LIE-NIELSEN ADJUSTABLE
MOUTH BLOCK PLANE
needed for the job. First, in cable

cutter mode, cut vinyl coated electrical wire such as Romex cable to
length. Second, flip the handle to
expose the specially-designed ultrasharp cable sheath knife and slice
through the sheathing to expose
the wires. Finally, flip the handle
back to strip the wires. Integrated
notches in the blade strip wire easily and can also be used to cut
smaller wires. Visit
www.wisstool.com.
The Lie-Nielsen Adjustable

Mouth Block Plane is useful for
every sort of woodworking job and
a pleasure to use.The moveable
shoe in front of the blade allows
you to easily and precisely adjust
the mouth opening: fine mouth for
finishing work and thin shavings,
or ample opening for rank cuts.
The body is ground flat and square
to a tolerance of .001 or better,
and the blade is adjusted with a
captive nut for precise control with
minimal backlash.As with all LieNielsen tools, this versatile block
plane is made in the USA to the
highest quality standards, and
guaranteed to last a lifetime.
Visit. www.lie-nielsen.com.
CORDLESS PRECISION
ENGRAVER
The enhanced Cordless
Precision Engraver (505) from
General Tools & Instruments
features a 20,000-RPM motor
that runs on just two AAA
batteries. With its 3/32
diamond-tipped engraving bit,
the tool is powerful enough
to engrave glass, metal, ceramic, plastic and wood. The
engravers improved gearing
boosts torque to facilitate
smoother, more consistent
scribing. Users can easily
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extra 6 inches of flexibility

that provides precise controleven in hard-to-reach
places. 3-In-One's new
Telescoping Marksman
Spout product includes
the new ergonomically
shaped bottle that easily fits in toolboxes
and tool belts. A
clear product-fill
indicator makes it
easy to see when
it's time to buy a
new bottle. 3-InOil lubricates,
cleans and penetrates rust. Visit
www.3inone.com.
3-IN-ONE OIL WITH

MARKSMAN TELESCOPING
SPOUT
While the multi-purpose oil is
still the same formula thats been
used and trusted for years, WD-40
Company created a spout with an
NEW
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TOOLBOXES
CHANNELLOCK
E SERIES PLIERS
The Channellock E Series is a
new line of combination, longnose and diagonal cutting pliers
with an entirely new, sleeker
design than the manufacturers
traditional pliers. Each of the
18 new pliers in the E Series line
is manufactured with Xtreme
Leverage Technology (XLT).
Exclusive to Channellock, XLT
positions the plier rivet closer
to the plier head so that considerably less force is required
to make clean, accurate cuts.
Additionally, each E Series plier
features knife-and-anvil cutting
edges to ensure proper cuttingedge alignment and clean cuts;
cross-hatched jaws for improved
grip; laser heat-treated cutting
edges for extended durability;
and a choice of Channellock
Blue comfort grips or Code

Blue grips for secure and comfortable gripping power. Visit
www.channellock.com.
SWANSON SPEED BEVEL

Swanson's Speed Bevel is the
first tool that transforms instantly
from a Speed Square into a sliding T-beveltwo of the most used
tools by builders, remodelers and
carpenters. Made from lightweight, high-impact ABS composite, its actually five tools in one;
a framing/rafter square, a try
square, a miter square, an angle
finder/ protractor and a T-bevel.
You can easily transfer angles
from an inside wall corner or an
outside junction by loosening the
thumb screw and adjusting the
Speed Bevel so the blade and
handle fit snugly against the two
surfaces. Simply tighten the

screw and youve got the precise
angle you need. For an exact
angle, place the Speed Bevel
on a protractor, loosen the
thumb screw and adjust it to
any angle you want. Visit
www.swansontoolco.com.
NEW DEWALT
CHALK REELS
The DeWalt Premium Chalk
Reel (DWHT47270 ) features a 6:1
gear ratio for smooth and rapid
winding. A durable helical gear
system, as opposed to the standard gears in many reels on the
market, provides smooth, quiet
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action and is less prone to line jams and breaks. The gear
system is sealed to help prevent debris from clogging the
mechanism. The body is cast metal for durability, and interlocking hooks easily join lines for productivity. The Compact
Chalk Reel Blue Kit (DWHT47257L) is ideal for a secondary reel or correction reel with 30-ft. braided line. The
body is 50-percent smaller than the current DeWalt
reel, and features a 3:1 gear ratio for quick line
retraction. The gear mechanism features a
clutch design for fast, easy unwinding. The
Die-Cast Chalk Reel (DWHT47256) is a
heavy-duty tool with an aluminum diecast body and a stainless steel hook and
crank arm. For sites where extra-long
lines need to be snapped, the DeWalt
Large Capacity Reel (DWHT47252)
holds up to a pound of chalk, and its
150-ft. braided cotton line is long
enough and durable enough for almost
any job. The DeWalt DWHT47142 is the
company's 100-ft. version. Visit
www.dewalt.com. EHT
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Learn the
basics from
professionals
with years of
experience.
By Matt Weber
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BUILDING A
BOATHOUSE
Special thanks to Fred Casey of Tradesman Co.

and his construction crew, Earl and Jack,
for their work on this project.
dock is essentially a deck built on piles in the

water, and a boathouse is a specialized structure built on top of the dock. Whereas building
a deck is a popular project for serious do-it-yourselfers, building a boathouseespecially a big one
requires heavy-duty machinery like a barge mounted
with a huge winch-operated pile driver. Although
much of this project is outside the realm the do-ityourselfer, we thought our readers would be interested to see how it's accomplished.
THE RIGHT MATERIALS

You cant simply stick any old wood near the
water and expect it to hold up. For this project
the dock-builders at Tradesman Co. of Pell City,
Alabama, chose lumber from the Everwood
Treatment Company, which uses Wolmanized
copper azole preservative treatment, treated with
micronized CA-C for Ground Contact as well as for
Freshwater Immersion, meeting all building code
requirements. Its a great building material for
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docks, decks, retaining walls,
fences, picnic tables, planter
boxes, walkways, sill plate and
structural members. The lumbers
S4S designation means its
sanded on four sides for a finished, professional look. And,
Wolmanized Outdoor wood has
earned the Good Housekeeping
Seal, has been certified by Home
Innovation Research Labs as
meeting requirements for termiteresistant materials in the National

Green Building Standard, and
has been verified by the internationally recognized EcoSpecifier.
It comes with a limited warranty
for most residential applications
and, to top it off, it costs less
than alternatives such as tropical
hardwoods and artificial wood.
By using hand-picked No. 1
grade lumber, the dock owner
gets only the best looking boards
with fewer knots and imperfections from the lumberyard.
One at a time, a steel cable

is used to hoist a pole from the
stockpile, and the barge is used
to float it over to its intended location. The crew spots the layout
and lowers pole-anchors to hold
the barge steady on the lake floor.
A worker positions the post,
plumbs it up, and the crane operator drops a doubled iron plate
onto the top to hammer it down.
BRING ON THE BARGE

The first construction crew
arrives at the jobsite by water.
One boat carries the piles that
will support the boathouse, and
another one carries the cranelike pile driver to install them.
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Before seeing this in action, I

was curious: Do the installers cut
the end of the piles at some sort
of sharp angle for easier entry
into the lake bottom? The answer
is no. The workers plant the blunt
end of the massive round poles
right where they want it, and the
pile driver hammers it in with
sheer brute force.
BUILDING A
BOATHOUSE
Using string-lines to follow layout,
the barge crew lines up all the
posts necessary and drives them
in position with the mighty anvil.
It's pretty cool to watch.
The remainder of the dock is

erected much like a well-built
deck, with a system of beams
(or girders), joists and 5/4 deck
boards. Of course, one of the
primary differences is that you

have to swim to the work. Thank
goodness for reliable cordless tools
with lithium-ion batteries.
As with any framing project, the
structural components have to stay
dead-on layout, completely plumb
and square. To keep everything in
place during assembly, the crew
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To adjust a bowed board, one

worker uses a 2x4 as a lever to
muscle it in place while another
framer nails it down.
Unlike a deck, this boathouse
dock is constructed with an open
uses straps to pull pieces together

or spacer bars to push them apart
as needed while they sink the fasteners.
With the doubled beams in
place, next comes the joist system
built from 2x10s.
The joists are first toe-nailed
over the beams. The crew then
goes back to nail 2x10 scabs over
the butt joints between each joist.
Next comes the 5/4 decking. To
keep consistent joints, the workers
use wood wedges as spacers
between boards.
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span to serve as a boat slip.

Once the floor boards are
pinned in position, they can be
screwed en masse to the joists.
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The decking is first marked

with chalk lines to identify joist
locations.
To speed up the deck-fastening
process, the crew uses collated
screws from Muro.
The Muro auto-feed screwdriver
is a major labor-saver and permits
the installers to work in a comfortable upright position, driving
screws at a rapid-fire rate that'd
make even John Rambo proud.
BUILDING A
BOATHOUSE
The deck boards get two screws at every joist location,

roughly an inch from the edge.
The dock evolves into a boathouse once you build
the structure on top of it. The Tradesman Co. crew integrates the support posts of the boathouse roof into the
dock framing.
To support a continuous load, the 8x8 posts are

located over the piles and joined with stainless carriage bolts.
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The boathouse gets a hip roof that covers the entire

boat slip and part of the sundeck.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
As a DIY carpenter, I tackle woodwork projects both
large and small. I've noticed on the more complicated
projects, attention to detail often goes by the wayside
when taking on a large scope of work. For the
Tradesmen Co. crew,
who build these boathouses all the time, the
details arent forgotten.
The extra effort that
went into details such
as mitered rim joists
and custom molding for
the base of the posts
really say a lot about
the craftsmanship of
these professionals.
Notably, the curved
cross-braces are a really nice touch. The crew
cuts the post stock to
length and then takes it
to a local woodshop,
where a carpenter uses
a band-saw to cut the
graceful profile along
each piece. The crew
installs the curved
braces on site for a
standout decorative
enhancement.
M. Weber
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BUILDING A
BOATHOUSE
A boathouse can be roofed with your

choice of color and material. For this
project the homeowner selected corrugated metal roofing for its low maintenance requirements and sleek look.
The panels are fastened to the
rafters with coated self-tapping screws
with rubber washers. The large size of
the panels sped up installation compared to fastening individual shingles,
and the crew completed the roofing in
a single afternoon.
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BUILDING A
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A nice boathouse deserves a quality boatlift, and this Hi-Tide boatlift
is built with two marine aluminum
I-beams that are mounted into
the roof framing (which has been
strengthened with extra blocking).
The driveshaft is then mounted

onto the I-beams. This is a two-man
tandem operation.
The driveshaft works with a
pulley system to raise and lower
the boat.
The steel cable that descends

from the pulleys and driveshaft
connects to the lifting beams.
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The cable is then adjusted to
balance the lift, so both lifting
beams are level and positioned
at the same height.
Finally, the carpeted bunks

are installed onto the beams,
and the boat lift is ready for
action. EHT
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help direct the flow of waste water
into the drainpipe's opening. Wax
rings come in two different sizes.
There is a regular size and an
"extra-thick" size. The larger size
is sometimes used to ensure a
tight seal when a floor has been
remodeled and the new flooring is
higher than the PVC flange. This
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REMOVE THE OLD
By Clint C. Thomas, Esq.
Photography by Zoe Thomas
lumbers are among the most

expensive skilled trades
around. Between the fees
charged for just showing up at your
house, known in the vernacular
as a "service call", to the $85-perhour labor rate, parts and fuel surcharges, plumbers are not cheap.
I'm not knocking plumbers and I've
used my fair share in the past, but
I've always watched what they did
and after seeing it, I've wished Id
just done the job myself.
We've all heard that most accidents happen in the home, and
it's true. They do. Thanks to a
recent household accident I had
to replace a commode in one of
our bathrooms because the tank
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had been broken. If you have

pre-teen or teenage children,
then you know what kind of mischief they can cause without
even trying to do so.
I began this project by going to
my local box store and buying a
new commode and a new wax
ring. Commodes are secured in
place by bolting the base of the
toilet onto a PVC flange located
at the top of the drain pipe in the
floor. A wax ring is used to form a
watertight seal between the base
of the commode and the top of
the drain. It resembles a giant
doughnut made of wax, and some
have a funnel-shaped piece of
plastic attached to the bottom to
The next step is to remove the

old commode. Begin by making
sure that the water supply line is
turned off at the shut-off valve
under the toilet. If your commode
does not have its own shut-off
valve, youill need to turn off the
main valve for the entire house
and then bleed off the pressure
by turning on the faucet of another fixture until the water stops
running.
With the water off, flush the
commode to drain the water out of
the tank. With the tank empty, use
a pair of Channellocks to unscrew
the supply line from the bottom of
the toilet tank. Make sure you
have a bucket and an old towel
handy because there will still be
water in the supply line and it will
need to be poured into something
This toilet's broken tank didn't

hold water very well.
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to keep if off the floor. There will
also be some residual water in
the bottom of the tank.
The next step is actually one
of the hardest and the most
unpleasant. The water inside of

the toilet bowel should be drained
out. If this water is not emptied
from the bowl it will run out the
bottom of the toilet when it is
Begin by draining the tank and

the supply line.
Bail out the residual water in

the bowl.
moved. In theory, this water should
not leak out even after the toilet
has been disconnected and lifted
off the floor, provided that the toilet remains perfectly level. This is
nearly impossible, however, so it's
smart to drain as much water as
you can. One way to accomplish
this is to use a plunger and force
as much down the drain as you
can. Another way is to use a small,
disposable cup and bail the water
out. If you choose the latter option
make sure to wear latex gloves
and thoroughly wash your hands
afterwards.
With the water supply line
turned off, the tank emptied and
the bowl drained, it is now safe to
disconnect the commode from the
floor. This is done very easily by
popping off the plastic caps on
either side of the commode's
base with a screwdriver and then
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unfastening the nuts with a

wrench or socket. The bolts are
attached to the flange so they will
not come out on their own. The
commode will lift off these two
bolts after the nuts have been
removed.
Removal and installation of a
toilet is preferably a two-man job.
A porcelain commode that is emptied of all of its water is still heavy
and is unbalanced because of the
position of the tank. Most commodes weigh in excess of 75 lbs.
and are best lifted by two people
with each standing on either side
of the commode. One hand is
placed under the tank and the
other under the front of the bowl.
Both people then lift straight up
simultaneously, remembering to
lift from the knees and not with
the back.
Carry the old commode outside
immediately after removing it
because the bottom of it will have

some of the old wax ring stuck to
it. If you are doing this job alone,
the easiest way to maneuver a
commode is to straddle the bowl
with your body facing the toilet

tank. This will allow you to pick up
the commode by either placing
your hands under the bottom of
the tank or around either side of
Pry off the caps to the flange

bolts.
Remove the nuts of the flange

bolts.
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the neck that connects the tank to
the bowl. This neck is just about
the center of gravity for a commode. It can be a little awkward
walking with a toilet bowl between
your legs but it is manageable.
With the old commode out of
the way, you should then scrape
clean the PVC flange on the floor
drain with a putty knife. Again, be
sure that you wear latex gloves
Lift the commode off the flange

bolts to remove.
Scrape away the old wax gasket.
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when you're doing this job. I keep

a plastic grocery bag handy and
scrape the old wax directly into
the bag for easy disposal.
INSTALL THE NEW

Begin installation of the new
commode by removing the top of
the tank so it won't fall off and
break. Tilt the commode and
attach the wax ring to the bottom
by centering it over the trap's exit
hole and simply sticking it against
the bottom of the commode. The
adhesive nature of the wax will
hold it in place long enough to
secure the commode to the floor
drain. As you set it down, be sure
that you line up the two bolts that
are protruding from the PVC flange
with the holes that are on either
side of the commodes base. Set
the commode in place as evenly
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as possible so the wax ring will
spread around the entire circumference of the drain hole. If one
side is set in place before the
other side, then all of the wax
may squeeze unevenly over to
the other side, which will cause

a leak.
Once the commode has been
set in place, but before youve put
the nuts on the flange bolts, straddle the toilet bowl and sit down on
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Install a new wax ring of the

appropriate thickness.
it. Then you should gently rock it

from side to side and then front
to back. Do this several times to
help spread out the wax for a
watertight seal. Remember, the
wax ring is the only thing that is
preventing the toilet's waste water
from running onto the floor when
it is flushed.
The next step is to attach the
washers and nuts to the bolts
protruding through the base and
tighten them in place. A word of

caution: Do not over-tighten the
nuts. Porcelain, unlike wood, will
crack or break if it is subjected to
too much pressure. It's also a
good idea to run a bead of silicone
around the base of the
commode. This will also help to
keep it from moving and seals
the bottom edge.
However, make sure that you
leave a weeping hole in the front
and back of this bead of caulk in
case the wax ring failed to seal
correctly. If there is not a weeping
hole then any water that leaks out
will build up under the commode
and rot the floor and subfloor.
After about a week's time without
seeing any water it is then safe to
go back and add enough silicone

to close up these holes.
This same gasket-replacement
procedure is used to fix a commode that leaks around the base
due to the failure of an old wax
ring. The only difference is that

the original commode is being
re-used, which requires that
the bottom of the commode be
scraped free of any old wax that
has stuck to it.
The wax will adhere the gasket to

the bottom of the bowl.
Carefully lower the commode over

the flange bolts, centering the
gasket over the drain and keeping the bowl as level as possible.
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Use your body weight to press the

toilet evenly over the gasket for a
proper seal.
Before installing the tank,

fill the bowl with water to
check for leaks.
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The final plumbing step is to

re-connect the water supply line
to the bottom of the toilet tank.
Normally just hand-tightening this
connection will suffice, but if that's
not enough then a half to full turn
with a pair of Channellocks will
do the job. Remember to turn the
shut-off valve back on slowly so
you do not allow a sudden blast of
pressurized water to shoot through
your new connection, possibly
causing a leak.
The only step remaining to finish the project is to install a toilet
seat. This is just a matter of aligning the plastic bolts on the seat's
hardware with the holes in the
neck that connects the bowl and
tank together. Plastic nuts screw
onto the bolts to secure the seat
in place. When tightening the
nuts, it is usually a good idea to
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insert a screwdriver into the
slots on the top of the bolts and
then use your hand or a pair of
Channellocks to tighten the nuts.
Toilet seats take a lot of abuse
from people wiggling and moving
so it is important that these bolts
Attach the tank using a new

tank-to-bowl gasket and tank
bolts with fresh rubber washers.
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are extra tight. Remember that

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Fighting Mold in the Home
By Tom Matthews
old is a top concern for
indoor air quality and
remains a common problem in homes across the country.
Mold and mildew are both types
of fungi and are similar in many
ways. From causing musty smells
to serious allergic reactions,
indoor mold and mildew can be a
pesky nuisance or a real health
hazard. EHT offers a few handy
tips to help fight these problems
around your house.
SPOT THE SPORES

Mold is typically fuzzy in appearance and can be seen in many
colors, including blue, green,
yellow, brown, gray, black or
white. Mold can cause structural
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damage to homes over time and

lead to health problems, including
respiratory problems, migraines
and more.
Mildew usually grows in a flat
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starts out yellow and later turns
brown. Like mold, it can also
cause respiratory problems and
allergic reactions.
Look for visible signs of mold
and mildew around your home.
Musty odors can be a sign of
mold growth, but such a smell
may also indicate mice infestation. Microfungal growth of mold
Mold can be a serious problem,

causing unsightly stains, lingering odors, potential structural
and surface damage and
adverse health effects for
allergy sensitive individuals.
and mildew can sometimes be

difficult to see. One trick is to
shine a flashlight nearly parallel
to the lower portion of wall or
leg of furniture. Look for fuzzy
white, pale yellow or blue-green
spots. These are likely mold
colonies, and when disturbed
these spores can become airborne.
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TIPS FOR CLEANING
MOLD AND MILDEW
When cleaning mildew and
mold, ensure your work area is
well-ventilated because many
mold/mildew cleaners give off

fumes that are harmful to breathe.
Wear a facial mask to prevent
breathing in mold or mildew
spores as well as to protect
yourself from breathing fumes

given off by the cleaning product.
Wear rubber gloves to protect your
hands, and use an antimicrobial
mold and mildew remover.
Not all household cleaning products and bathroom cleansers will
do the job. For example, bleach is
commonly used to clean mold and
mildew but it has harsh fumes and
can be toxic. Although bleach can
kill the spores and give the surface a spiffy appearance, bleach
won't prevent the mold from
returning to the surface. It may
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the mold will grow back within
weeks. Bleach is also particularly
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One other issue with bleach:
When it attacks surface mold, it
leaves a carbon layer residue that
prevents other antimicrobial products from penetrating to the mold
roots or hyphae, which can limit
the products effectiveness. If
youve already treated a moldy
area with bleach in the past, you
should first wipe the area down
with warm water and detergent
to remove the layer. Once the area
is dry, apply the antimicrobial
product according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Use your antimicrobial cleaner
to clean the surrounding area as
well as the area where you actually see mold and mildew, to make
sure you remove all traces of the
substances.
Remove materials that cannot
be thoroughly cleaned of mold and
mildew, like insulation, carpeting
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The presence of moisture is the
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and to fight the infestation you
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assessment of the house to identify problem areas. The moisture
can come from condensation due
to poor ventilation, from a water
leak or from outdoor intrusion.
Crawlspaces and Basements.
Surfaces in these below-grade
areas of the home should be as
clean as the other areas of the
home. Install lights to keep an eye
on plumbing leaks. Use a concrete
paint to coat concrete floors for
easier cleaning, and if possible,
use a HEPA vacuum to clean the
floor and walls annually. For dirt
floors, cover the dirt with crushed
stone, a vapor barrier and even
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concrete. Consider using a dehumidifier during the warmer months.

Isolate a moldy basement from
habitable spaces by closing all
access openings leading from the
basement to the rooms above.
Foundation. Water can enter
the home through foundation
walls due to hydrostatic pressure,
so it's critical to have the ground
around your home graded away
from the foundation walls for proper drainage. The slope should
always fall away from the house
(never toward), dropping 6 inches
for every 6 linear feet. Consider
installing French drains to divert
ground runoff in problem areas,
and use gutters and downspouts
to manage the roof runoff, directing it away from the house. Keep
the gutters clean so they drain
easily.
Bathrooms and kitchens.

Mold/mildew-resistant paint and
caulk products help to fight common problems in the kitchen and
bathroom. These two rooms are
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and therefore should have exhaust
fans. The fans should always
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and you should verify that they
are venting through the roof and
not into the attic.
Attic. While in the attic, if you
can see the bathroom exhaust
hose or kitchen exhaust duct,
make sure it vents to the exterior
and does not terminate inside the
attic. If this is not the case, a vent
kit will need to be installed to
make connection to the exterior.
The air in the attic should be dry
and fresh, which indicates adequate ventilation. A stuffy, musty
attic indicates poor ventilation, requiring installation of vent fans, ridge

vents, soffit vents, etc.
To check if exhaust fans are venting into the attic, have someone turn
the fans on and off while you're in
the attic. Listen and look for signs
of airflow such as moving dust or
insulation.
Check attic ducts and piping to the
indoor AC unit for signs of moisture
which indicate poor insulation. Wrap
any cold water pipes with foam-tube
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In cool climates, look for condensation on roofing nails. Also, install an
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of related health problems, you can
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you about the best way to remove
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during a power outage, and items used during outdoor activities
such as camping or tailgating.The electric start feature on the new
generators allow users to simply press a button to get vital appliances and tools up and running in minutes, without the added
exertion of manually starting the generator. From the industrialstrength cast iron cylinder sleeves to the dual bearing forged crankshafts, the Powerhorse OHV engines are built to last. Copperwound heads allow the generators to run at full load continuously
for weeks without overheating, and all units have a clean power
output that is stable and consistent to ensure sensitive electronics
such as your computer, TV or refrigerator are protected and function properly. Powerhorse generators are also equipped with a volt
meter to maintain and monitor stable power, an extended-run fuel
tank to reduce the fuel refilling, and a quiet muffler to keep noise
levels down. Visit www.northerntool.com.
KAPRO SET & MATCH

The Kapro Set & Match is a patented set-and-match ruler that features two easy-to-read slide and lock leveling vials, both horizontal
and vertical. It's a great tool for DIY home-improvement measuring
and marking projects, such as setting and aligning shelves, cabinets,
mirrors, stencils and wallpaper. Use it to mark/cut longer lines on
walls, wood, drywall and cardboard. The beveled edge of the ruler lies
flush against the wall for exceptional visibility and accuracy when
placing a pencil to mark the measurement, which is a huge help for
precisely hanging framed photos and artwork. Choose from three
lengths; 24, 32, 40 and 48 inches. Visit www.kapro.com.
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SIGMADEK
SigmaDek Ltd. introduces its latest innovation, a stunning collection of
aluminum framed deck boards inlayed with woodgrain porcelain. The stunning beauty and maintenance-free SigmaDek board surface will offer years
of worry-free enjoyment, while the non-combustible surface will add a layer
of protection to your family. The SigmaDek board is designed to cover the
entire deck surface with no gaps between boards and the super hard porcelain surface stays cooler than most traditional deck boards. In addition to
these many benefits the SigmaDek Board has a high resistance to staining
or scratching. Available to the public in 2015, look for a sneak a peek at the
2014 Remodeling Show and Deck Expo in Baltimore Oct 23rd and 24th.
Visit www.sigmadek.com.
MYLIGHT.ME MOTION-ACTIVATED ACCENT LIGHTING

Motion-activated mylight.me detects movement and illuminates a
strip of LEDs to provide soft, instant lighting wherever you need it.
In the bedroom, two 5-ft. light strips adhere to the undersides of
your bed rails, to softly light your way the minute you get up. As a
motion sensitive nightlight, it provides comfort and safety for anyone
from young children to the elderly. In a closet, it provides multi-directional light that no single fixture can match. In a hallway or stairway,
mylight.me provides safe passage when it detects your presence.
Under a bathroom vanity or kitchen cabinets or in a nursery or laundry room, mylight.me provides welcoming light as you enter the room.
It even works on a boat or in an RV.
It comes in three versions, each including everything you need for
fast, easy installation without any tools. Each kit includes 10 feet of
self-adhesive lighting strip and 8 feet of electrical cord to connect it
to an outlet. The closet light is one 10-foot light strip and a motion
sensor, while the bed light consists of two 5-foot strips, one for each
side of the bed, and a motion sensor. Both include built-in automatic
shut-off timers that can be set to keep the light on for 30 seconds to
10 minutes after activation. Visit www.mylight.me.
PUREBOND PROJECT PANELS

Ideal for use in DIY shelving, cabinetry and furniture projects,
PureBond Project Panels from Columbia Forest Products are topquality, American hardwood plywood products sold through an
exclusive online program with Home Depot. PureBond panels are
now offered in a choice of 12 different unfinished, prefinished and
primed hardwood veneer species, including lustrous Cherry.They're
available as ship to home or ship to store items from The Home
Depots website. PureBond Project Panels are available in a choice
of popular smaller sizes: 2x2, 2x4, 2x8 and 4x4 feet. Choose from
three thickness options: 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 inch. Visit
www.homedepot.com.
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STANLEY CLICK N CONNECT

Ideal for homeowners and DIY'ers, the Stanley Click N Connect
2-in-1 (model STST19900) is comprised of two separate unitsmodels
STST19950 and STST14440a toolbox and an organizer unit, respectively. The Click N Connect toolbox features a lid that can be opened
from either side for convenience or removed completely. The unique
shape and proportions allow storage for both power tools and hand
tools combined. Removable dividers allow users to create their own
configuration to address their storage needs, from one large compartment or up to nine sections, making it ideal to hold loose nails, bolts
and more. Two lid organizers also create additional storage options.
The Click N Connect organizer also features removable dividers for
customizable storage. A clear, durable plastic lid provides visibility
and helps prevent the contents such as small hand tools, nails, and
screws from shifting and mixing. Easy-to-use latches enable smooth,
hassle-free connecting and detaching from the toolbox. Visit
www.stanleytools.com.
SUPER DUST DEPUTY XL

Single-stage dust collectors lose suction very quickly as the filter becomes
clogged with dust. Using a cyclone separator in conjunction with your
collector will separate over 99 percent of dust from the air-stream prior
to reaching the filter. This prevents your vacuum's filter from clogging,
allowing you to work safer and longer while saving valuable time and money
on replacement filters and bags. Oneida Air
Systems has a new addition to the Super Dust
Deputy pre-separator family. The Super Dust
Deputy XL is made to handle bigger 3- to 5-hp
systems. The Super Dust Deputy XL captures
over 99 percent of the waste before it reaches
your single-stage collector, eliminating clogging
and loss of airflow. Made of static
conductive plastic, it is both lightweight and durable. Visit
www.oneida-air.com.
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FLEX-TEC HV EPOXY
Tired of using inferior repair compounds that dont last? Check out
Advanced Repair Technologys Flex-Tec HV epoxy repair system. Its
marketed as the strongest and most versatile repair compound available
today. It cures hard to the touch yet will expand and contract with wood. It
holds screws and can be drilled, routed, sanded, and otherwise tooled like
wood. Flex-Tec HV has a compression strength of over 14,000 PSI. Videos on the products website shows the repair
holding the bond even when planed, with the epoxy curling up with the wood in thin shavings. Flex-Tec HV could be a
good choice for drill and refill jobs such as resetting hinges, column repairs, window sills and doors. The system offers
a unique dispensing systemno guess worksame result every time. This product is so trusted it is used by the Army
Corps. Of Engineers. Pricing: $62 for 450 ml; $34 for 150 ml. Visit www.advancedrepair.com.
MILESCRAFT 1315 HOOKDRIVER

Have you ever struggled with installing screw eyes or cup hooks? Ever used a screwdriver or pliers to try and make them easier to install, only to bend the hooks out of shape
or scratch the surrounding surfaces? If you have, you no longer need to. The Milescraft
HookDriver is the two-in-one tool that makes driving hooks easy. The HookDrivers standard
1/4-in. hex shaft allows it to be used with impact drivers or both corded and cordless drills.
It will work on hooks with a wire diameter of up to 1/4-in., and comes with a removable
T-Handle that can be used with the HookDriver itself or with any 1/4-in. hex accessory.
Now installing hooks takes no more effort than simply pulling the trigger on your impact
driver or drill. Visit www.milescraft.com.
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V-PUMP
V-Pump is a simple and dynamic high-velocity water pump that requires no electricity and
has no moving parts. It's inexpensive and easy to use. This totally submersible pump is
great for draining swimming pools, hot tubs, ponds, aquariums, trenches, construction
sites and flooded basements. Anywhere you need to remove water, the V-Pump is your
answer. By using the pressure from your garden hose, this simple but effective submersible pump will drain up to 4,500 liters of water/h (1,200 gal./h) with optimal water
pressure. The average output is between 3,025 to 3,400 litres of water/h (800-900
gal./h). With the high-velocity V-Pump, there's no motor oil to top-up or rotator to break.
Just hook up the pump to your garden hose and turn it on. The vacuum created by the
water swirling through the pump will remove the extra water from your pond, flooded boat
or construction site in no time at all. You'll be amazed at how fast you can move water,
mud and other debris. Visit www.v-pump.com.
GREENLEES EK50ML MICRO CRIMPING TOOL

Greenlee offers the first battery-powered crimping tool with PowerSense Technology, the EK50ML Micro
Crimping Tool. The new lightweight tool can deliver 3,400 lbs. of crimping force and crimps 65 percent faster
with 90 percent less hand force compared to ratcheting tools. The EK50ML is designed to crimp 28-4 AWG
wire, twisted pair and coaxial cable using PowerSense
Technology, a patented trigger that allows the user to
hold their work in the jaws of the tool before crimping.
Powered by a compact 10.8-volt lithium-ion battery,
the EK50ML can perform 250 crimps on 10 AWG
wire. Greenlee also offers 42 die sets throughout the
Kwik Cycle and CrimpALL lines to perform almost all
small diameter crimping jobs. (The dies are sold separately.) Visit greenlee.com.
WESTBURY ALUMINUM DRINK RAIL

The new Westbury Aluminum Drink Rail from Digger
Specialties, Inc. comes individually sleeved as a kit,
with one rail and screws included, so its easier to
stock and handle for Lumber Dealers. The Drink Rail
is available in 74- and 98-in. lengths and a width of
3-1/4 inch. The pre-drilled rail has solid aluminum
wall construction for strength and durability and can
support wood or composite deck boards. It easily
installs on the Westbury C-Series Crossover Post
System. DSI offers the Drink Rail in their 12 standard
colors: Satin Black, Black Fine Texture, Ninety Bronze,
Bronze Fine Texture, White Fine Texture, Gloss Beige,
Gloss White, Speckled Walnut, Sandy Shore, Clay,
Chocolate and Silver. The colors are AAMA 2604 as
standard, or you can upgrade to AAMA 2605 powder
coating. Visit www.westburyrailing.com
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RHH Foam Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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CONTENTS

26 Fence Staining Made Easy

38 New Tools for Toolboxes

Cover photo courtesy Channellock

Extreme How-To (ISSN 1540-5346) is published and distributed

The OAK 70.XTRA

The Oak 70.XTRA is an adjustable premier series spiral staircase that

Questions About Home Building, Remodeling? Have Your Own

What are the symptoms of a blown head gasket on a car engine?

Can I use 2x8 treated lumber as deck boards?

Questions About Home Building, Remodeling? Have Your Own

What's the best way to keep new tile grout clean?

How can I keep mice

Replace the dryer

Screw Products, Inc. has added

designed to protect against corrosion, and that has withstood

installers, consumers and manufacturers for years, the result of

fascia boards. Fascia screws

MAX STRENGTH DUCK

Tape provides superior adhesion,

SUBLOC PRO SCRAIL

better than regular SubLoc Scrail

Full code compliance assurance

by a lifetime guarantee. The container packaging also doubles

because the angles of the nails

new hook-and-loop style fastening

that click together to secure items

frame until flush. Slide off the

(IRC) codes. The fasteners are

to steel, steel to steel framing,

t's no secret that outdoor wood requires routine maintenance to keep

Outdoor wood accumulates all sorts of dirt and grime, so the

CLEAN THE WOOD

method is to use a long-handled

the woodgrain, giving it a fuzzy

PREP THE SPRAYER

equipment. For latex paints, many

the stain/sealer of your choice. Mix

First step is to pressure-wash the

I used the Hyde Pivot Nozzle

Beautify Exterior Design

After the fence dries from the washing, it

the gun is in motion. Squeeze the trigger

Its always best to strain the

Spraying the fence was easy,

FINALLY HIGH QUALITY DECK KITS

At the end of the project the

CHANNELLOCK PROFESSIONAL MULTI-PURPOSE WELDERS PLIER

ideal for removing coatings, paint

General Toolss new 8-in-1

the risk of lost or misplaced

SUPER COMBO SCISSORS

HYDE GLASS SCRAPERS

wires back to the breaker box. At

great starter set for Pros and

GENERAL BF20 CIRCUIT

General Tool's new BF20 Circuit

L. S. Starrett's KD2000TD1 7Piece Diamond Tile Hole Saw Kit is

loading easy. Cut in with your

HYDE 9-1/2 MINI

Remove molding, open boxes,

WISS FLIP JOINT

needed for the job. First, in cable

The Lie-Nielsen Adjustable