Thomas Martinez

It’s gratifying to make sure the screw head sits snug against wood without tearing up the wood in the process. Getting that right involves more … Read more

So there you are, standing in front of an empty wall cavity armed with a can of spray foam, and you’re thinking, “the math ain’t … Read more

There’s a steel plate in your hands and a muddy trench below you. And you know: A thing’s strength depend more on how it relates … Read more

Without a good gauge, you can’t just look into a tank to know how full it is. This is especially true with a horizontal cylinder, … Read more

Concrete slabs is not as sturdy as they appear; they’re like big pieces of glass and will break easy if you try to concentrate their … Read more

Determine exactly how many concrete masonry units is needed for maintaining the integrity of structure. It all appears nice on paper, but in actualy the … Read more

You’ve seen the results of neglected feed rates on most cutters in most machine shops. It’s seldom catastrophic, mechanically speaking, but a gradual thing where … Read more

You can tell the reamer is making a clean cut because it make a dull rumble rather than a high-pitched screech or grind, which ends … Read more

Painting a wall is simple. Getting it ready to accept paint isn’t. Raw drywall is neither smooth nor sealed, so paint can’t covers it alone. … Read more

For seasoned pros, geometry meets waste. To you, a stack of cedar boards is just a collection of rectangle that are simple. The distinction between … Read more

Putting up that first row of siding feels good… Locking it in place helps establish the rhythm of all boards to come, and sets the … Read more