Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

Learn how to mix mortar to form strong bonds in building and repair jobs

Prevent or fix common problems around the house or yard with these lubricant tips

Get the most precise readings with these best practices for using a micrometer

Learn the difference between a thermopiles and thermocouples and their applications

Learn how to frame a house’s floors, walls and roof to ensure the residence has the strongest possible structure

Trace Freon leaks using the bubble test, refrigerant detectors or the pressure resistance test

Learn more about building stackable sawhorses and how to bring a sturdy workstation to any job site

Follow safety precautions and wear correct PPE when using jackhammers to break up concrete

Install grounding wire to provide current with alternate paths to avoid electrical shocks in case of power surges

Blueprint reading reveals such key information of building projects as floor plans and construction schedules