Tools

Aluminum Ladders: Reliable, Durable, and Interesting

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

In the 1930’s a simple request from a Norwegian fire department to ALCOA (Aluminum Company of America), forever changed the face of commercial, residential, and do-it-yourself projects all over the world. At that time, the only option available to the consumer was a wooden ladder. While most DIY consumers had little need for a ladder [...]

Telescoping Ladder

Friday, November 27th, 2009

We all have home improvements that require a ladder. Some of us have the old rickety ones that make us scared half to death to even try to use. Others of us leave it to the experts or brave spouses to risk life and limb to hang holiday lights or do a repair. But there [...]

Keeping Your Chimney Clean With the Proper Chimney Brush

Saturday, November 21st, 2009

A fireplace or wood-burning stove is a cheerful, useful and practical part of your home. Any fuel-burning fixture with a chimney, however, requires proper maintenance. Creosote and soot build up on chimney walls and reduce the amount of air pulled in by the fireplace or stove. The reduced draw can cause smoke to pour out [...]

Facts About A Multi Purpose Ladder

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Multi purpose ladders are versatile tools that can be adapted for use in a variety of situations. With a multi purpose telescoping ladder, one simple piece of equipment can be folded, hinged, and transformed to perform the functions of several individual ladders. While three or four single purpose ladders take up a lot of room [...]

Buying the Right Step Ladder

Sunday, August 10th, 2008

Even many of the smallest home projects and repairs require access to high places. Sometimes using a chair from the dining room will not get you to the height you need to change a light bulb, and it is not safe or wise to stand on the back of the couch to hang that painting. [...]

Your Guide To Step Ladders

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

In this day and age of do-it-yourself home improvements, the need for step ladders have become increasingly abundant.
Even for those who haven’t caught the do-it-yourself bug, this ladder has become an essential tool to everyday living.
It’s vital to note however, that all aluminum step ladders aren’t created equal. Due to the bevy of functions made [...]

All About Telescopic Ladders

Friday, April 18th, 2008

When you are planning a remodeling or home improvement project, you probably know that it will be easier and more stress free if you have the correct tools to do the job right. You will find that if you take the time to borrow, rent or buy the proper tools for the job, the amount [...]

The Uses of Cotton Rope

Thursday, April 17th, 2008

Cotton rope is a commonly used material, from tying up animals to creating comfortable outdoor seating. While there are synthetic alternatives to this design, such as nylon and polyester, there are some areas in which braided cotton rope is still superior.
While it has all the practical uses of any other type of rope, one of [...]