How to Protect "Sharp Hand Tools & Pointed Instruments " ?

How many time you grab a tool with sharp edge or sharp point- and you heart your self, or the tool damaged the tool bag .
Its a very simple to protect those sharp tools- or other pointed instrument.

For flat tools with wide edge, such : Scraper, Putty Knives, Drywall tapping knives,Hand saw.
I use a  poster hanging  plastic bar- (available in picture framing store , or decoration supply).
Cut a section, same size of the object you have. and slide it over- Done.
I use a sanding paper to shape the side of the plastic bar edges.  I also cover it with a color electrical tape (the plastic is black- hard to see with more tools).

 Poster Hanger.

 Verity of tool with edge protector.   I used color electrical tape for better visibility.

Taping joint knife with the protector - the sides end  shape for a better look and touch.







For pointed instruments such:  Awl, Drywall saw, Chisel, small Putty Knives, and more.
Use Plastic tubing.-  Buy all the sizes available in short length (1-3 feet) most hardware store carry and sale clear tubing by the foot.   Simply cut a short section for the desire length with extra tube sticking out-  1/2 "  . Done.
Make sure to have the tube tight fit and no lose ,,, its will come out easy.
I tape the end with color electrical tape- for better visibility of the tubing cap (hard to see clear tube).

A sorted plastic tubing in different sizes.

 A few tools with a tube protector.

How to "Staple Electrical wire" in hard to reach location !

Have you try to staple electrical wire-where the place is limited  to work.  Some time to staple a wire in ceiling joint or hard to reach-its not easy.    Holding wire and staple with one hand-and not hitting your fingers.
The easy way to do it:   take a strip of card board- 1"- 1 1/2" wide.
Have the staple with the wire punch thru the card board.

 With one hand you grab the card board-and place it where you want.

 With your other hand,  hammer the staple(save your finger) , cut off the card board.

What is The Only "Exteroir Flexible House Stucco" ? "Stuc-O-Flex"

When need house exterior Best stucco finish…You should consider using Stuc-O-Flex.

Stuc-O-Flex is the only: Elastomeric Acrylic, Breathable, Waterproof, Flexible (300 %  stretch ability), Pre Mix color (custom color available).

Available in four different viscosity grades: From spraying to knife trowel grade.

Regular Stucco will crack 90 % from the times ……with Stuc-O-Flex stretch ability -you will hardly  see crack (less 1”).
Stuc-O-Flex  can be use: in a New or-Any other Old surface.

            
Does yours Stucco can do that???








 I don't think so   !!!!

House frame - "Shims and Fairing" - using- Wax Felt Roll

Many time in construction, wood frame it’s not perfect and even. Wood is different, shrink, or warp.   Before finish the wall with drywall …. The Wood frame: wall studs or ceiling joints- need to be even.  To create a true plane for out-of-plumb.

It’s done by adding fearing material and using a level tool.

The product to use—Shims On Roll, it’s also called: Rolled Furring Strips.

There is other product like that-fearing card board sticks.

The reason why the Wax shims roll is the Best?   It’s an Asphalt Saturated material-waterproof- Can use indoor and outdoor.  Easy to attache by staple.  Easy to use-cutting for desire length.

The dense cardboard shims-not easy to staple and with multilayer-Need use screws or nails.

Not good for exterior.

 The one you  don't want to use.









 Install over a uneven stud.

Send Question or other Concern to my email,,,

Blogging its new for me---I'm not working for any company....most of these ideas are happen to me.   As for right now-I can't  see or read posts-just email me to: runhigh99@gmail.com

Build a House in one Day ????,,,,,,with a Giant 3D Printer... Maybe Soon !!!

Build a House in one Day ?  with a Giant 3D Printer... maybe soon !!!  when this day will come--our life will change...roads,,swimming pool and the others.

just watch  this video.
 Until this day-just think how to make your life easy and smart and Safe !!!!!

How to - "Prevent water damaged" to "Floor Cabinet" ?

Most cabinet install in wet area: Kitchen, Bathroom, Laundry room.

Accident can and will happen.  Wet floor from leaking: faucet, angle stop valve, or toilet.

Most cabinet made from MDF- or Plywood.   Both of those material get damaged when get wet.

The Best solution, is having the base cabinet made from plastic material.  If floor become wet- the plastic will prevent upper wood to get wet and damaged.
It's only take one time -for this to happen- that you will learn the hard way.
Prevention It's Smart.    No do it- Pay the price.

You can do better-if you build the whole cabinet from plastic material.  100 %  waterproof.

Be Smart and Save !!!!!

CAPRI Model: CP1-7 "The Best 6" Recessed Housing Remodel "

The Best remodel can light is CapriLighting .
The  6"  recessed  housing remodel construction.  Model:  CP1-7

This model have the Best locking clips to mount inside the opening ceiling cutout.
All other with clips locking system:   Hard to use, not Forgiving system. Some time its Unlock by itself.   Compare to the Two strong clips in Capri model CP1-7  make easy and quick to install, never open by itself, can install very close to a ceiling joint (you will learn that- when you try to figure where to located the can light) .
Capri CP1-7 housing made very tough and rigid- heavier metal gauge.
Easy to adjust locking clips for different thickness of  ceiling material.

When future  changes or any others reason, require to take out and put back: Change wire circuit,  tape and texture work around, add new wire or system-Speakers. You will thankful - using the right choice.

Trust from someone who use both systems, who install hundred of those light cans.

DO NOT try save  money on other system than CAPRI  CP1-7.....Time is Money.....and
Frustration is Health

Great Products for construction and Home Improvement

Hot Products for construction and Home Improvement will change our daily life habits,  or make our life better.  Some time small item can make big different.  If it's a little expensive now--its cheaper later.     Here are a few items:

1. Recess can light,with LED light.  LED will change our future lighting houses and our environment. Before the LED , we were restricted by building code (save energy) for how much light bulb we can use (total watts).  Home owners have to use less Incandescent light source-or using more saving energy a florescent light.   Many  people didn't like the florescent: New color to get used to, some bulb take time to get warm up, dimmable ,humming sounds, cost per life span.  Now the LED  become more economy.
We all like lots of light in the house or at work. 
Recess can light,with LED light, or LED replacement will do great job.   The high output off light source with low watts-make it a wining solution.
Today LED  use 10% - 15 %  of watts compare old light bulb.
Adding Recess can light- its a Must.

The Best brand for add on-remodel can light is   CapriLighting.  Model:  CP1-7
This model have the Best locking clips to mount inside the opening ceiling cutout.
All other with clips locking system:   Hard to use, not Forgiving system. Some time its Unlock by itself.   Compare to the Two strong clips in Capri model CP1-7  make easy and quick to install, never open by itself, can install very close to a ceiling joint (you will learn that- when you try to figure where to located the can light) .
Capri housing made very tough and rigid- heavier metal gauge.
Easy to adjust locking clips for different thickness of  ceiling material.

When future  changes or any others reason, require to take out and put back: Change wire circuit,  tape and texture work around, add new wire or system-Speakers. You will thankful - using the right choice.

Trust from someone who use both systems, who install hundred of those light cans.

DO NOT try save  money on other system than CAPRI  CP1-7.....Time is Money.....and
Frustration is Health

 

2. USB power outlet ( Duplex wall outlet receptacle).
Its available in 15 Amp, and 20 Amp .
Today so many electronic devices around the house need to get charge .
No need for Bulky transformer or spacial connecting cable.

Simple USB outlet in your wall.











3. Smart phone wall mount hanging device.
    LEVITON always ahead of the game-this great items, its a must- next to USB wall outlet
    charger.
    Easy to install.
    White color only.
    Leviton part number : 47112-w    Decora mobile device station-white

4. Indoor Recessed Electrical box.
How many times ,you want have electrical cord prong-flash or connected in the wall?
Kitchen appliances, Flat screen TV and others.   All of those items you wish the outlet could be recess in the wall surface.
Arlington   www.aifittings.com , Item:  DVFR2W-1   2 gang indoor inbox recessed electrical box, will do that.
Its a remodel type installation.  Its come with a divider: electrical power and low voltage or AV.
Easy and simple system to use.
This company have others products: single, 3-4 gang, outdoor.

How to "Staple Electrical wire" in hard to reach location !

Have you try to staple electrical wire-where the place is limited  to work.  Some time to staple a wire in ceiling joint or hard to reach-its not easy.    Holding wire and staple with one hand-and not hitting your fingers.
The easy way to do it:   take a strip of card board- 1"- 1 1/2" wide.
Have the staple with the wire punch thru the card board.

With one hand you grab the card board-and place it where you want.






With your other hand,  hammer the staple(save your finger) , cut off the card board.

How to Protect "Sharp Hand Tools & Pointed Instruments " ?

How many time you grab a tool with sharp edge or sharp point- and you heart your self, or the tool damaged the tool bag .
Its a very simple to protect those sharp tools- or other pointed instrument.

For flat tools with wide edge, such : Scraper, Putty Knives, Drywall tapping knives,Hand saw.
I use a  poster hanging  plastic bar- (available in picture framing store , or decoration supply).
Cut a section, same size of the object you have. and slide it over- Done.
I use a sanding paper to shape the side of the plastic bar edges.  I also cover it with a color electrical tape (the plastic is black- hard to see with more tools).

Poster Hanger.


















Verity of tool with edge protector.   I used color electrical tape for better visibility.







 
Taping joint knife with the protector - the sides end  shape for a better look and touch.






For pointed instruments such:  Awl, Drywall saw, Chisel, small Putty Knives, and more.
Use Plastic tubing.-  Buy all the sizes available in short length (1-3 feet) most hardware store carry and sale clear tubing by the foot.   Simply cut a short section for the desire length with extra tube sticking out-  1/2 "  . Done.
Make sure to have the tube tight fit and no lose ,,, its will come out easy.
I tape the end with color electrical tape- for better visibility of the tubing cap (hard to see clear tube).



 A sorted plastic tubing in different sizes.

A few tools with a tube protector.

"Electrical box instalation"- in Vertical position

How many times you want to install 3,4 or more gangs electrical
box ?   And you have obstacle such : pipe,  wood stud.

Just instal the box vertical . Make sure the top line up with the other boxes

How to install "Air wall switch" for "Garbage Dispossal" ?

Many times you like install an air switch for garbage disposal.   Not all the time you have extra hole in the sink-or its not easy to drill new hole.
Simply take a single gang remodel electrical  box.  Cut an opening where its close to faucet handle (figure the way the spout over the disposal-so the switch easy to reach).  Make a hole in the wall below-inside the lower cabinet.  All you need to fish the tube and connected, follow the air switch instruction.

 1. Cut opening for the remodel electrical box (in the picture the tube already insert from the cabinet bellow-the picture took after the tube) .

2. Remodel box before and after - while the air tube (black) switch already inside the box.

 3. Use a cover plate with pre-cut hole- or drill yourself.
If you drill yourself -using only blank cover plate from soft flexible plastic. The hard plastic  cover plat -will brake.

 4. Insert the switch .

5. Connect the tube to switch.

 6. Screw the cover plat to switch box- and its ready to use .

 

7.  For a better finish look- I use a  TV cable cover plate with small hole- secure with screws to cabinet wall.  Plug the electrical cord -following the air switch instruction.