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Tools in Action has a variety of “How To’s” articles to help make your life easier.  Some of these articles are simple projects around your home, while other articles are How To’s for power tools and more.  We have simple tips and about keeping your lawn green to other articles such as how to seal concrete.  We even have articles about snowblower tune ups.  If you take a look at our Power Tool Forum, there are a ton of How To’s by professionals and very savvy homeowners.  If you are not part of the Tools in Action Crew, head over to the forum.  There are so many great people who are willing and eager to lend a hand and help walk you through various projects.  Do you have a How To that you want to share?  You can either post it on the forum or contact us and let us know.  Who knows, maybe your work will be on Tools in Action for the whole world to see.

5 Items to Look for when Buying a Pressure Washer – Pressure Washer Buying...

  Our goal this year was to do a pressure washer shoot out, but if you know Dan and myself, we tend to be a...
Spring Power Equipment Prep

Spring Power Equipment Prep: What to Service, Sharpen, and Replace

Spring is finally here, and that means it’s time to dig your tools out of hibernation and get them back in fighting shape. Whether...

Water Leaks From Faulty Chimney Flashing.

We have heard quite a bit about water leaking in through roofs right around where the chimneys are in many homes. Because of all...

Installing a Gas Hot Water Heater

Installing a hot water heater is very easy to do.  In fact, there are only two tough items in the whole process.  First, finding...

SHOKARI: How to Make Wood Look Distressed in 4 Simple Steps

Do you want to know how to make wood look distressed but are unsure about the process or the amount of skill it requires?...
Jack-o-lantern made with RYOBI Rotary Tool

Pumpkin Carving with the RYOBI Rotary Tool

Are you looking to one-up the neighbors with your pumpkin carving skills? Then you need to think outside the little $2.99 pack of pumpkin...
Weller Solder iron

A guide to better soldering from Weller

I like to solder, its one of those skills that takes patience and practice and when done right, it creates a strong bond.  Another...
Tornado Safety Tips

TIA Guide: 5 Tornado Safety Tips

March through June is known as “tornado season” in the U.S. especially in “tornado alley”. While this season does bring on amazing storms for...

Household Emergencies – What to do

There are many household emergencies that take place all the time in homes throughout the world. Knowing what to do can save us money,...
RO Filters

Reverse Osmosis Water – Information Guide

Reverse Osmosis Systems (RO) are a great way to take impurities out of your drinking water.  There are many different manufacturers and kinds of...
Elf on the Shelf Activities - paint ornaments

Meet Toolz! He’s Here to Share Elf on the Shelf Activities for Winter Break!

Look at who showed up at the TIA workshop. It's Toolz, our Elf on the Shelf, or Elf on the workbench in our case!...

How To Seal A Concrete Patio – Simple Weekend Project

  Spring came early this year so here is a simple project if you have a stamped concrete patio.  You need to seal your patio...

Different Types of Wall Storage for Tools

Welcome to 2024! This is the year you vowed to keep your garage and workshop more organized, right? Then you're going to need a...

Get Snow Off Your Roof – The Easy Way

I have never had to climb up on my roof to remove snow. I have a bad enough time as it is climbing a...

Fireplaces – The Ins and Outs

There is nothing better than sitting in front of a fire on a cold winter day.  As you will discover there is more to...

How to Check and Replace a Smoke Detector / CO Battery

Smoke and CO detectors need the battery replaced twice a year.  Most smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years and CO detectors may...