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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.

How to dispose of paint and other building materials

How to Dispose of Paint & Building Materials

Spring is here and so are the spring projects...along with the leftover paint and project scraps that go along with them. Before you just...

How to Solder Copper Pipes

When most people hear that they have to solder a pipe, they tend to get a little scared.  Well, this is quite natural,...

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?...

MIG Welding Basics 101 – Part 3 – Laying the Bead

Ok, so it only took me a month to figure out a project to do for my first welding experience.  I looked around and...

How to Setup and Use Milwaukee One-Key Tools

Milwaukee just released a video on how to pair your One-Key tools to your phone and how to use the various features you gain...

Fire Safety

  Well, it's that time of year when we start up our furnaces and have fires in the fireplace. So now would be a good...

How to Cut a Door to Size

Ahhhh the smell of new carpeting.  Who doesn't love that smell, well besides the guys who lay carpeting everyday.  OK,  you have new carpeting...

Water Softner – How to install

Not every home or business needs a water softener.  The main determinate is to test your water.  You can buy a very inexpensive kit...

How To Shop For Power Drills For New Users

When looking at any new power tools, whether it be a power drill or anything else, the first question you should ask yourself is...
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...

Thermostats – What You Need to Know

  Each year millions of people throw away money trying to heat or cool their homes.  There are a lot of great ideas and articles about...
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...
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 a Woman Can Find a Stud

Well maybe the title is a little misleading as this article really is about how to find a stud in the wall.  We just...

Screws vs Nails

Why are there so many fasteners on the market.  We have screws, nails, staples, glue, velcro and so many other ways to fasten things...
6 gas engine tips for summer ope

Wake-up After Winter: 6 Gas Engine Tips for OPE

Do you love the performance of your summer outdoor power equipment (OPE), but hate the fight it gives you each spring after being in...