Thursday, June 30, 2011

Electrical tools

How often does one need to change a fused bulb or replace a failed starter? And how often do we end up paying for mere labour?

The answer to everyday electrical glitches is a set of electrical tools for oneself. Fizing a fused light bulb or some jobs like this are pretty simple - they don't require any special training. If one has their own kit of electrical tools, including a screwdriver, twister, a few screws and new electrical equipment, one can easily avoid paying labour costs. Electrical knowhow and do it yourself is extremely important, considering they're jobs requiring no extra knowledge.

MechanoTrix

Do you do all your electrical works or carpenting yourself to cut on bill or just for the sheer joy of it? Then you belong to the league of the DIY (do it yourself) clan. Is your garage complete with power drills and precision tool kits? The DIY man ogles at the hardware section of the supermarket for the latest tools and tricks and spends hours repairing that old radio. Today every tool needed is available at the nearest market, a bit of honest effort and will power saves a lot on bills and adds a lot on self satisfaction. Besides knowing your way around things is convenient and also makes you self reliant.

Do it the ‘Bosch’ way

In a country whose citizens believe in being thrifty, ‘do it yourself’ equipments and tools are the future. Looking at the bright prospects in this field, Bosch has diversified into ‘do it yourself’ tools in India and has come out with a wide range of products which would enable its customers to carry out petty mechanical or odd jobs at home with ease. Plus, they would not have to incur expenses on hiring handymen. It has come out with products such as the ‘Smartkit’ Multipurpose kit, IXO cordless screwdriver, and the Aquatak High pressure washer which will help India carry out various odds jobs on their own. This is quite an important step taken by the company and it is bound to achieve quite a footing in the market.

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Tips on DIY Tools

Anyone who is involved in taking care of household mechanical work on his own will be well aware of the few basic do it yourself tools which are indispensible. In fact it is very easy to sum up 5 necessary tools which one can’t do without.

The soldering iron, vise, security bit set, multimeter and dremel are a must for anyone who is into solving mechanical problems himself. These five tools are absolutely necessary and indispensible in t list of DIY tools and working without any of these can prove to be a really difficult task.

Do it yourself- the new mantra to life

Modern culture though flamboyant misses out on the fundamentals. Contemporary gadgets have affected the youth in a major way. They are today dependent on technology for almost everything…starting from solving math to completing difficult chores. Do it yourself is the new mantra that is gaining popularity ushering into a world where individuals take responsibility for their doings. They resort to their intellect and hard work to ensure timely accomplishment of tasks. With fields turning into residential complexes and schoolbags getting heavier, even though time becomes a constraint, each child should take to best utilization of the DIY tools.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

It’s all about the attitude

The ‘do-it-yourself’ attitude has been a distinct feature of the current generation for quite some time now. People generally prefer repairing, building or creating something on their own in order to save on expenses related to the hiring of professionals. In the music scene as well, many band prefer to publish their own music so that they can reduce miscellaneous expenses as well as keep a major portion of profits for themselves. This attitude has been seen in many fields, but has lately been developed in the music circuit. This culture was started in the punk movement of the 1970s and has gained prominence in recent years. Hence, independence is something we should cherish. And whenever we do, we develop the winning attitude of doing things oneself.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

DIY TOOLS FOR THAT EXTRA CONVENIENCE

DIY tools can prove to very handy and convenient at times when you think of bringing in some decoration changes in your abode. Not only do the DIY tools help you in doing renovations but they can also be used for the minor repairing purposes. Be it your kitchen or garden, they can aid in repairing or renovating anything. There are many kinds of DIY tools available in the market. There are some that can only be used for one specific purpose while there are some others which can be used for many purposes. One of the best places to buy the DIY tools is on the internet. You can bag some really good deals on the DIY tools online. You don’t always need to hire professional help for the minor renovations and repairs as you can handle them well with the DIY tools.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Beauty tools to get that perfect glow

Mary's Cleansing Balm is a great face cleanser. One may be a little skeptical at first because of its heavy texture. However it is made for all skin types. It gives you that perfect glow if used regularly.
Mary's Cleansing Balm has been formulated to give instant effects that otherwise one would have to visit the beauty parlor for. It is an easy to use product. Also this balm does not require to be used in large quantities; a little bit can work wonders. Addition of a little water is needed to blend the cream, and then one can wash it off with tepid water.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Basic tool solutions for your daily problems

Not all mishaps can be sorted out with just a call over the phone or a booking done online. Some of them require hard work and sweating it out to make things right. Having the right set of tools is the basic necessity in these circumstances. There might be plenty of tools available these days in the market that cater to all sorts of jobs, but the five basic essential tools are the soldering iron, vise, security bit set, a multi meter and a drivel. With these 5 basic tools all the daily problems or mishaps in any household can be given immediate attention if not solved entirely.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Choosing the perfect Swiss army knife

Swiss army knife is one of the most helpful and resourceful creation. Helps in not only in daily chores but also can help in life threatening situations as well. Here are certain steps on choosing the perfect Swiss knife;
Firstly choosing the purpose of the knife is important as the size and accessory it will include will be defined. Next the cost factor should be established as the range of Swiss knives is massive so spending wisely is important. Next choosing the accessory according to the work needed. Next is purchasing the knife and lastly treating the knife well as it may get perished due to rusting if not cared for a little.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

5 essential tools for DIY

• Soldering iron: most of the people view it as a tool for electronics work but it is very useful in case you want to join two or more metal parts as it performs the function of a duct tape.
• Vise: while working on repairing a few things, an extra hand is needed to hold a thing in place which is served by vise which is heavy duty too.
• Security bit set: it is the most needed set for fixing up anything and everything. It consists of a wide range of screwdrivers and screws that are eligible to fit in anything you come across.
• Multimeter: this device helps you to note down readings of voltage, current and resistance. Other than this, it helps to see if the wire is live or not and if an outlet has current or not.
• Dremel: is used for cutting purposes.

DIY Home Surveillance

The old unused junk lying around the house can come in handy sometimes. Make a powerful home surveillance kit using an old PC and a webcam. Professional kits are available although unless you are seriously looking to install a security surveillance system for your home, you can create one yourself as a hobby. It is as simple as hooking up your webcam to a laptop or a PC and using a software such as "Yawcam", "homeCamera", "Yois" or "EyeSpyFX". This allows your webcam to act as a Security camera, recording footage, taking snapshots at regular intervals. The best feature is that it can even detect motion. The webcam activates as soon as it detects motion and takes snapshots and video recording of the environment and emails them to you, wherever you are. You can even get a text notification of it in your cellphone.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Do-It-Yourself Gardening

Gardens are generally conceived to be very expensive, something that requires labor, and often - paid labor. This is highly untrue, as a garden can be created on your own. Some common tools that a small, cozy garden requires is a lawn mower, pruning shear, spade, garden fork, etc. High end garden tools include irrigation sprinklers, hedge trimmers etc. Gardening can be a do-it-yourself hobby or past time, with the owner planting seeds into the ground or pots. Watering and manure can be provided too. Compost can be dug into little holes in the underground for better soil. Thus gardening can be quite a hobby if coupled with the correct tools.