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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

The Way You Hang Your Roll Of Toilet Paper Says A Lot About You

How do you hang your toilet paper? Under the roll and closer to the wall? Or do you hang your toilet paper over the roll? Well, a new study suggests there [...]

Here's why barns are painted red

Here is a historic reason behind why barns are mostly always painted red.

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants

Want get painful pests off your property? Choose the extermination method that best suits your fire ant infestation.

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

10 beginner plumbing tips everyone should know

Hey guys! We actually just got back from 10 days away, up to Maine visiting family and completely unwinding without cell or internet for a few of those days. Sorry for the crickets in the comments and on social media. Speaking of crickets, we didn’t really see much wildlife on our vacation (that transition works, right?), which is a bummer because I was really hoping to see a moose because I haven’t for many years and everyone has been talking about seeing a…

Build a Rolling Air Compressor and Tool Cart to Stay Ultra Organized

Utility carts can be very handy, but they lack in features to keep your tools from ending up in one big pile. This rolling cart holds an air compressor, power tools, clamps and more and can be built using scrap lumber from your workshop.

Is Your Air Compressor in the Right Spot?

Your air compressor is the heart of the manufacturing facility. If you do not have compressed air, other equipment will not run thus production will come to a halt. One of the largest and most important investments your company makes is the air compressor. These statements are true for most every manufacturing facility in …

Should you repair or replace your air compressor?

Have you been putting a lot of time and money into repairing your air compressor? It may be time to replace. We can help you decide.

Do I need a backup air compressor?

One is the loneliest number- and if that one is the only air compressor your facility is relying on, it’s the most expensive number, too. If you only have one compressor and no backup, a catastrophic failure can cost you in production time and on your bottom line. Think of it as an insurance policy- …

In the Market for a Two-Stage Air Compressor?

If you’ve been in an auto body shop recently (which is unfortunate because it probably means you’ve had fender bender) or a small manufacturing operation, you may have heard the not-so-inconspicuous hum and rattle of an air compressor. More than likely it was a two-stage compressor.

Air compressor failures: Fix or replace?

From time to time, equipment failure forces us to choose to repair our old air compressor or select a new one.

Considering a Non-Enclosed Air Compressor Design? Consider This…

Considering a Non-Enclosed Air Compressor Design? Consider This…

Which Reciprocating Air Compressor Do I Need?

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What Are the Types of Air Compressors?

An air compressor is a device that compresses atmospheric air and stores it within a holding chamber until it is needed. You will find that there are several types of air compressors available for rent. But which kind of air compressor is right for your needs?

What is this hand tool? Hazard a Guess!

This hand tool is a mystery to its owner. Can you help us figure out what it is?

Choose the Right Air Compressor

Top Tips for Energy-Saving Air Compressor Maintenance

Air compressor maintenance is an often-overlooked energy-savings method. Read this blog for the top five energy-saving tips for your air compressor.