How To's

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.

Low Water Pressure Problem

We take water for granted.  We turn on the faucet, the water comes out, we shut it off and we are off to something...
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...

TIA’s Fall Lawn Care & Home Maintenance Checklist

As fall moves in and the temperature begins to drop there is a long to-do list to prepare our yards and homes for winter....
How to Clean A Grill

How to Clean Your Grill After a Long Winter (Without Ruining It)

I know, I know, another grilling article. You’d think I’d be done by now and honestly, I was planning to be. Just one more...

Household Emergencies – What to do

There are many household emergencies that take place all the time in homes throughout the world. Knowing what to do can save us money,...

Preventing Ice Dams That Cause Indoor Leaks

Now that we are in the heart of winter in a good portion of the world, we thought it would be a good time...

Screws VS Nails for Woodworking and Carpentry Projects

"When to use screws vs nails" is a question we have seen pop-up again and again in our Tools in Action forum. Lucky for...

How To Seal A Concrete Patio – Simple Weekend Project

  Spring came early this year so here is a simple project if you have a stamped concrete patio.  You need to seal your patio...

Gutter Maintenance, Cleaning and Repairing

    We have received a lot of emails lately about people having problems with their gutters and other problems that are associated with gutters, so...

Fireplaces – The Ins and Outs

There is nothing better than sitting in front of a fire on a cold winter day.  As you will discover there is more to...

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...

Installing a Gas Hot Water Heater

Installing a hot water heater is very easy to do.  In fact, there are only two tough items in the whole process.  First, finding...

When To Replace Aging Roof Shingles

How are you supposed to know when it is time to replace aging roof shingles? The first thing to realize is replacing shingles depends...

Low Tech – Water Witching

These days we have high tech tools for just about everything. From $5 voltage detectors to $2500 thermal imaging cameras, if you have enough...

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?...
A red snow blower powers through a foot of fresh winter snow for our snow blower maintenance article

7 Snow Blower Maintenance Tips for a Mid-Season Tune-Up

When it comes to snow blowers, most people snow blower maintenance happens at the beginning and/or end of the winter season. This is fine...