Bosch DEMO Hammer (DIY)

DIY your way to a New Years start. All those home improvement projects that you wish to accomplish are within arms reach. The Bosch chipping hammer is paramount in helping get rid of the old and begin to realize your dreams. This little workhorse has saved us tons of time and sweat by doing the jackhammers job tenfold!

The Bosch 10 Amp Spline Rotary Hammer features a spline/round hex bit system that provides tool-free bit changes and automatic bit locking. A combination dual mode selector offers 2 modes of operation, rotary hammer and hammer-only. The Vario-Lock positioning system rotates and locks the hammer chisel in 12 different positions to optimize the working angle.

Many features that the Bosch 11247 excels in :

• Delivers 3,000 BPM
• Powerful 10 Amp motor
• Spline/round hex bit system for tool-free bit changes with automatic bit locking
• Integral clutch helps minimize torque reaction
• 360 Degree auxiliary handle provides a wide range of movement and comfortable use
• Dual mode selector supports rotary hammer and hammer-only operation
• Vario-Lock rotates and locks the chisel into 12 different positions to optimize working angle
• Carrying case included
• MFG Brand Name : Bosch
• MFG Model # : 11247
• MFG Part # : 11247

Small enough to throw behind your truck seat but big enough to remove patio slabs in a cinch! When push comes to shove the Bosch Jack Hammer is worth its weight in gold to my team. Light and powerful for all the small to medium sized jackhammering demolish work we have encountered. DIY your way thru 2012 for all the home improvement desires you have on that list. Tools make any


JOB easier or harder, make the choice that can improve your projects! Have a great 2012 everyone!!

Copper / Galvanized ... Electrolosis

Electrolysis is an often misused term when applied to copper plumbing tubing. True electrolysis, or electrolytic corrosion, as it is more properly designated with regard to piping, is caused by an imposed (external) stray DC current and happens when 2 or more different metals touch IE., copper and steel plumbing components. In many cases, it is also thought that grounding of a building’s electrical system to the copper piping can cause this phenomenon, but there is no statistical data to support this, nor is it recommended that the piping system be used as the main electrical ground for a building or dwelling.

Usually, what people are really referring to when they say electrolysis is galvanic or dissimilar metal corrosion. Galvanic corrosion is caused by self-induced current created by electrical potential of two dissimilar metals in contact with an electrolyte. It can occur when two dissimilar metals (such as copper tube and steel pipe) are connected in the presence of an electrolyte.

Stainless steel , Brass and Copper, all common metal piping materials and how they react to each other, it is rarely the copper tube that fails because of galvanic corrosion. Black steel and Galvanized steel when connected to the other metals above , will start an eating away by corrosion until sooner than later a leak in your plumbing pipes will occur. Do it right the first time!

Termite Damage Control

Termites are a group of eusocial insects that, until recently, were classified at the taxonomic rank of order Isoptera , but are now accepted as the epifamily Termitoidae, of the cockroach order Blattodea. While termites are commonly known, especially in Australia, as "white ants," they are only distantly related to the ants. They will feed around and in moistened wood and lumber as well, gates - doors and windows - siding - eaves and fascia boards , that get wet during rain , plumbing leaks or everyday home watering. Building anything that rids of moisture will aid in your fight against the elements of nature.

There are products for protecting against termite infestation on the market including local sprays , orange oil. These can lower the termite control costs and help you DIY the termite treatment(s) around your home.

Like ants, some bees, and wasps—which are all placed in the separate order termites divide labour among castes, produce overlapping generations and take care of young collectively. Termites mostly feed on dead plant material, generally in the form of wood, leaf litter, soil, or animal dung, and about 10 percent of the estimated 4,000 species are economically significant as pests that can cause serious structural damage to buildings, crops or plantation forests. Termites are major detritivores, particularly in the subtropical and tropical regions, and their recycling of wood and other plant matter is of considerable ecological importance.

DIY a DOOR A DAY

Saving dollars make more sense than anything these days, so by weatherstripping an exterior door correctly, indeed you will save money by keeping the cold air out in the winter time, as well as during the hot summer months, not "trying to cool off the whole neighborhood". Mother knows best perhaps, and will often remind us of this.

From door bottoms or door shoe applications, all will effectively seal the interior from the exterior. But before installing either of these there hes to be a threshold on the floor first. Tools required for door weather stripping can be as simple as a hacksaw and a reversible drill/driver and a tape measure. Buying the right one is important to note here, typically an interior door will be 1 3/8" thick and exterior doors are thicker at 1 3/4". The anodized aluminum comes in several finishes so you can choose a match per the rest of the doors hardware.

It's possible you may have to cut the door down a little, depending on the existing conditions. An accurate measurement is required to get the most out of your DIY Door sealing efforts, but on a scale of difficult being a 10, this door weather strip installation is rated at a 3. All products bought can vary so be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions first. Entry doors have that sweet closing sound with shutting and you will know the difference after your done. Snug as a bug...... Save money and our resources by doing it right the first time!

DIY wood flooring

The basic idea behind the packaged flooring that needs to be unwrapped after the room placement is this, wood will continue to want to breathe always. It's likely to expand and contract within the new environment, therefore it is a must to allow this procedure a few days prior to installing wood flooring.

Another very important phase of getting this correct, is to remove the base boards first. After establishing the starting point, leave a minimum 1/4" gap at the wall(s) that the base boards will eventually cover again. The material will then be able to move and acclimate to the ever changing room temp and moisture, as little as this may be, it affects the wood just enough for minor shifting and settling. Have fun every chance you get. Cheers!

How to fix a toilet DIY

When a toilet begins to leak it can cause other problems within your bathroom including damage to your flooring or even the sub flooring depending how long the water has sat there. It can even destroy the ceiling and the frame work you have. Most times these sneaky leaks come from the fill valve or flush valve, but on a very rare case though it starts with cracks in the hairline tank.

These Challenges you could face with the toilet might have you replace the tank or in a worst case scenario replace the toilet all together. The Toilet Repair you might have to do depends on the leaks that I mentioned earlier. If its worst case scenario it might cost you some money to either replace the whole toilet or have somebody come out and fix the problem at hand.

Plumbing Fittings Shark Bite

How to fix a leaky pipe has never been easier since the Shark bite fittings hit the piping repair industry. Every homeowner in the world can now address their plumbing pipes as if they just got a plumbers license from the state or country they own their own house or rental property in. It's no secret or magic pill to be ingested, truth be known these relatively new and inexpensive little gems are just like snapping Lego's together, just as you did when you were a kid.

The best thing about Shark bite fittings, is they will help you stop any leak in any pipe, in any area of the world. Whether it be Pex tubing or copper tubing or even PVC plumbing with 2 quick cuts and 2 even quicker snaps together , can stop any plumbing leak anywhere.

Pex tubing is not used in the west like copper tubing because of the warmer climates, but these non sweat , no plumbing experience needed, DIY tools are applied, all things are possible. It does not matter where in the wall the water line repair is necessary , It won't make a difference if they are leaking in the concrete or under the slab, plumbing pipes can be fixed, Sharkbite plumbing fittings can stop the steady drip drip drip of water wasting usage and or water damage that can be avoided.

The water heater needs a supply water line to heat and distribute hot water to any bathroom or kitchen in every home across the world. Many of these water supply lines are buried and not seen until, there is a sign of water damage. These water supply pipes are easily repairable. Once You have the knowledge and lose the fear of believing "I Can't" ..... until you have done your homework , the fear exits faster than How can I Repair a plumbing pipe! As the thought turns to "I easily CAN!" Have a fantastic and healthy Thanksgiving Day !!