What if you don’t have a screwdriver available on hand? Or what if the screw head is too worn for the screwdriver? The best solution is to use the tools that you already have. As a handyman, I have found alternate solutions for driving in a screw many times before, and here I’ll teach you…

In today’s article, I’ll teach all you DIYers how to make a power hammer. A power hammer is a mammoth of a device to save you energy on hammering. But buying a power hammer can be expensive, and you might not get the exact design and power you want. I would say making one by…

Are you getting bored of your plain brick wall? Brick walls are a lovely addition to any home, but what if you can do more? How about hammering in a nail to hang some decorations? You can even go big by attaching larger fixtures to it, like decorative boards and useful shelves.  There is no…

If you experience noise when you turn on the faucet or flush the toilet, your pipes need repairing. Here’s how to identify if it has become a water hammer. A noisy water pipe could indicate a problem, such as a water hammer, random hammering sounds, squealing pipes or rattling toilets. I will describe what a…

This article will answer a common question when making repairs or improvements in the house: “Can you hammer a nail into concrete?” As you know, concrete is much tougher than wood, so ordinary finishing nails cannot be used for hammering into concrete. They would bend too easily. Fortunately, there are ways to hammer nails into…

If you’re looking to hammer something without waking up the whole house or your neighbors, below ill, teach you my tips to hammer quietly. Hammering can be very noisy; the noise can be around 120-125 decibels just one meter away, creating sound waves that can travel up to 100 feet. Constant exposure to this noise…

In this article, ill go through how long a hammer is and teach you everything I know. I’ve used many different hammers in different sizes as a handyman. For instance, the claw hammer is longer than the club hammer, and the mallet hammer is shorter than the club hammer. There are recommended lengths for every…

By the end of this article, you’ll know how to start a car with a screwdriver and hammer. Sometimes, you might deal with a lost car key or malfunctioning ignition switch. You’ll need alternative ways to start the car in such situations. A screwdriver and hammer can be the ideal tools to start the car…

By the end of this article, you’ll know where to install water hammer arrestors. Knowing when and where water hammer arrestors are required will get you out of many messy situations. These devices can absorb the excessive pressure created by water. Water hammer arrestors are excellent protection for pipes. But you should know exactly where…

A chipping hammer is a lightweight, versatile tool to break concrete and other objects; in this article, I go in-depth into what it is and how it’s used. As a handyman and contractor, I often use chipping hammers. They are powered hydraulically, pneumatically, and electrically. A chipping hammer will enable you to precise chip off…

In this article, I’ll teach you how to replace your broken sledgehammer handle with a new wooden handle in a few minutes. Working on a contract job, I recently broke my sledgehammer handle and needed to replace the broken handle with a new wooden one; I thought some of you would benefit from my process.…

Following this guide can stop the annoying water hammer in your plumbing system quickly and efficiently. Working as a handyman, I have fixed this issue countless times. A water hammer is an annoying problem that can cause major issues if left unattended. One of the major causes of water hammers is air infiltration into the…

In this article, ill teach you how to fix a starter with a hammer. Imagine a situation where you deal with a bad starter in the middle of the road or the parking lot. The result could be an accident, or your vehicle might get towed. What if I told you there is a simple…

It’s not mandatory to have a hammer drill to make a neat hole in a concrete surface. You can do this easily with a masonry bit. Do not use a regular drill bit. They are not as strong and sharp as masonry bits. As an electrician and contractor, I have to regularly drill many holes…

In this article, ill teach you how to fix a bent rim with a few strikes using a 5-pound sledgehammer in a few minutes. As a handyman and self-proclaimed gearhead, I often use a few hammering tricks to rectify bent rims quickly. Flattening the bent sections in your rim relieves the tires from bulging pressure.…

In this article, you’ll learn how to swing a sledgehammer using a technique to maximize power while lowering energy use and preventing injury. When swinging a sledgehammer, execution and technique is everything. I have been on many worksites where people have pulled/torn a muscle or injured themselves that’s why in this guide, I’m going to…

If you’re in the middle of a project and your nail is stuck in the wall, and you don’t have a hammer to pull it out what should you do? Some nails can be difficult to remove, while others may be loosely held and easy to pop out. You can still remove them using several…

By the end of this article, you’ll know how to use an air hammer safely and easily. Air hammers have many uses and come in handy in various situations. You can carve in stone with an air hammer and easily cut or break metal objects. You can injure yourself quite easily without the proper knowledge…