Tools Posts

What is a Cricut machine and what does it do?

One of my favorite quotes about creativity is this one from Albert Einstein: For me, there’s nothing like getting a new tool to get the creative juices flowing and have some fun. You may have noticed that some of my recent projects have featured the Cricut maker...

Product Review: WORX Hydroshot Power Cleaner

When I was first approached to try out the WORX Hydroshot Power Cleaner, I wasn’t sure I could use it because I live in an apartment and don’t have access to a garden hose faucet. But when I realized that all I needed was a bucket of water to make it work (or any...

Favorite Tools

I often get asked what tools I use or what tools I would recommend for someone new to DIY'ing. So I thought it might be useful to put all this information in one spot below. I've also put together a more comprehensive list that's especially geared towards DIY...

Quick tips for hanging things – DIY Basics

In this video, I share with you a few tricks I use to make hanging things like mirrors, frames and pendant lamps, including some tools that I use to make things easier:

Plastic cup for mess-free drilling

Plastic cup for mess-free drilling

Oct 21, 2015 | DIY, Tools

I've shown you a tip for mess-free drilling into walls using a post-it note to catch the dust in the past, but what...

Tools: Types of Clamps

Tools: Types of Clamps

Oct 11, 2015 | DIY, DIY Basics, Tools

Tool time! Curious about what's in my toolbox? Find out more about the types of clamps I use the most in this video...

How to use a miter box and saw to cut wood: DIY Basics

How to use a miter box and saw to cut wood: DIY Basics

Aug 14, 2015 | DIY Basics, Tools

You don't need fancy power tools to cut wood: see how easy it is to use a miter box and saw for your home DIY...

Clamp Storage

Clamp Storage

Jan 5, 2013 | DIY, Storage, Tools

I love clamps and use them in many of my projects - I've tried many different ways to store them and I finally came up...

How to hang a mirror or picture – tips

How to hang a mirror or picture – tips

Jul 26, 2012 | Decor, DIY, Tools

Pinterest is a great source for DIY tips and I was able to try one out recently that I thought was genius: using tape...

DIY magnetic hammer

DIY magnetic hammer

Jun 6, 2012 | DIY, Tools

So simple yet so brilliant: Designer Jung Soo Park found a way to improve a "run of the mill" hammer by incorporating...

Cool tool: the plumb bob

Cool tool: the plumb bob

Mar 1, 2012 | DIY, Tools

Next time you want hang something from the ceiling, like a pendant lamp, use a plumb bob or plumb line. It's...

Drilling to precision

Drilling to precision

Jan 12, 2012 | DIY, Tools

Need to drill to a certain depth? Use masking tape to mark off the desired depth on your drill bit – that way, you...

Cool tool: hands-free laser

Cool tool: hands-free laser

Jan 5, 2012 | DIY, Tools

If you tend to do projects on your own, add a hands-free laser level to your toolbox. It’s like having an extra pair...

How to make a frame

How to make a frame

Sep 22, 2011 | DIY, Tools

Making a frame perfectly straight with 90 degree angles isn't easy without proper tools. The secret to making them...

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