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11 Unique Pallet Projects You Can Do This Weekend For Cheap

One of the great things about pallet's is that you can repurpose them into a variety of useful household items. From making them into herb gardens, to tables, and more, we'll show you a variety of ways you can reuse and repurpose wooden pallets into something that looks fantastic around the house. And if you […]

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How To Drill a Perfectly Vertical Hole Like a Pro

Drilling perfectly vertical holes is more than challenging. The drill bit's straight and wants to stay straight but when you add the weight of the drill with the speed of rotation, things can get a little hairy. But even if you don't have a drill press on hand, you can still drill perfectly straight holes. […]

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What is a Hammer Drill?

Whether you're taking on a new difficult project or you have a few simple around the house projects, a good hammer drill can come in handy. When you have a substance like stone, concrete, or brick to chip up or cut through, a quality hammer drill should be your go-to and its one of the […]

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How Do Hammer Drills Work?

If you've ever walked by a construction site and seen the guys drilling through concrete or stone, you've probably seen a hammer drill in action. Hammer drills work like a normal rotating drill except they have a "hammer" mechanism in them. This hammer pounds the back of the rotating drill bit allowing you to drill […]

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What is a Hammer Drill Used For?

Hammer drills are a type of drill that's used to drill into harder substances like brick, stone, and concrete. These drills are often used by construction workers and if you've ever walked by a construction site, you've probably seen one. Since they're a professional grade tool, it's hard to justify the expense if you're not […]

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How To Drill a Hole In Glass (Like The Pros) - Step-by-Step

Drilling a hole in glass Whether you’re hanging a mirror or making a DIY art piece, drilling a hole in glass is easy with the right tools and a few minute’s time. Many people avoid drilling through glass because they’re worried about getting hurt or breaking the glass. These are valid concerns and a good […]

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