Grab your safety goggles and get ready to tackle these fun and easy projects: make a mosaic birdhouse, transform a chair into storage, create a clever coat rack, and craft a water basin for birds. Always wear safety goggles when working on large projects, too, such as this wood retaining wall.
Metal Framing: How to Frame with Metal
Wood is the traditional material for framing houses. In commercial construction, steel framing is the norm, largely because steel studs are inherently fire-resistant. Steel framing, however, is gradually catching on with home remodelers. It has some real advantages over wood: It is lightweight,
"… with concrete screws. Use pan-head sheet-metal screws for a wooden floor. It's always smart to wear safety goggles or safety glasses when you drive fasteners, but it is especially so when driving fasteners into concrete, which easily chips …"
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Safety gear, left to right: Knee pads; Work gloves; Respirator; Particle mask; Safety glasses ; Rubber gloves; Safety goggles ; Ear protectors
Safety glasses or goggles are a must when you're doing any construction work. When you choose a dust mask, look for one with a NIOSH 95 rating to capture …
… earth as a mold. Wheelbarrow Hoe Shovel Rubber gloves Safety glasses Dust mask Spray bottle Water 3 gallons concrete pre … 2. Mix concrete. Wear gloves, dust mask, and safety goggles (concrete contains abrasive chemicals). In a wheelbarrow …
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Transform a Chair into Storage
Storage doesn't have to be stuffy. By cutting an unwanted chair to a new size, you can create a clever shelf (and conversation starter) for any room.
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Tired of picking coats, jackets, and keys off the floor? Then create an irresistible coat rack from simple wooden hangers.
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Install a Walkway: 3 Delightful Designs
… your back. Remember to bend at the knees. Also, safety goggles , gloves, and sturdy shoes are a must. Use a garden … if the path is curved. Expert Advice: Always use safety glasses , earplugs, and a face mask when operating a masonry …
… sandblaster (optional), respirator, paintbrushes, safety goggles , garden sprayer Skills Preparing a masonry surface … with hydraulic cement. Wearing old clothes, boots, eye protection , gloves, and a respirator, and working in sections …
… dangerous, but you should wear eye protection to guard against any fine chips … pieces of tile at high speed, so eye protection is a must. Wear ear protection … the noise of the saw. Wear safety glasses when cutting tile with nippers …
Repairing Brick and Block Walls
… dust on a small area with an air hose. In all cases, wear eye protection . After cleaning, mist the joint with a sprayer. Replace … hydrochloric acid. Handle it with care. Wear old clothes, safety glasses , and rubber gloves. Always pour acid into water to dilute …
… template over your location mark. Holding the template in place, mark your cut line. Cut the hole with a drywall saw. Wear safety glasses because drywall dust stings terribly if it gets in the eyes. Cut precisely -- the canister trim leaves little room for …
… of stripper you use, wear heavy rubber gloves, eye goggles , old clothing, long-sleeve shirts, and a respirator … stripping faster, easier, and safer, be sure to wear safety goggles , latex gloves, long sleeves, and a dust mask or respirator …
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