Q: I don’t have a lot of time, and I want to paint a room in my house. Can I use that all-in-one paint/primer? A: The answer is yes you can. But here’s the thing all-in-one primer and paint no such thing there is no primer in all-in-one primer and paint. That’s just really a […]
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Benefits and Disadvantages of PEX Plumbing. PEX vs Copper vs CPVC
A PEX plumbing and why I’ve chosen this plumbing system for most of my builds. You know there are three main plumbing systems in American houses: Copper The gold standard has been around forever a lot of builders swear by it. If we have a zombie apocalypse you’re still going to be able to get […]
Using Oil to Lubricate Your Hand Plane
There are many schools of thought on the best way to lubricate the sole of your hand plane for decreased friction while using it. Most people will opt to use parafin wax. A small block will last for a few years. The wax is simply wiped on the sole and eases the planing somewhat. This […]
5-in-1 Painter’s Tool – The Most Useful Tool in The World
If I was stranded on a desert island and I can only take one tool with me I wouldn’t take a knife or a magnifying glass or even a Leatherman’s multi-tool. I would take this thing. They call this a 5-in-1 or a 6-in-1 or a painters tool. It doesn’t have a fixed name and […]
Top 11 DIY House Painting Tools & Equipment
Paintbrush The first house painting equipment is of course a good paintbrush. And if I could only use one paint brush for the rest of my life it would be a Purdy 3-inch angle tip brushed. This is a nylon brush for all paints. But I only use it for latex paint which is what […]