How-To Guides

Patio heaters can be a real-life savior when it gets cold outside and you want to relax. But sometimes they can cause problems that prevent you from using them. There can be a range of issues that cause your patio heater not to work, but the main ones stem from the thermocouple and pilot tube. 

How does this happen?

When you don’t clean your pilot tube or thermocouple, dust and debris build up, which causes the heater to stop working. In this post, we will explain how to clean the thermocouple and pilot tube on your patio heater, so you can get back to relaxing. The good news is that you can do it in couple of hours, and it doesn’t cost a lot of money. [Read more…] about How To Clean A Thermocouple & Pilot Tube On A Patio Heater

Anything that is metal has a vulnerability of exposure to rust buildup. If you use that tool for some purpose in a moist environment, the chance is even higher. 

That brings up a situation where we have a rusted piece of axe head, and we’ve to proceed with it anyway to get it back in order. What we mean is, we have to figure out the process that removes the rust off and shines it over again. 

Worry not, we’ve got your back there. This is a 6 step guide that explains every detail on how to remove rust from the metal axe head and make axe restoration easy. 

[Read more…] about How to Remove Rust from Metal Axe Head (Axe Restoration)

There are a number of wood splitting tools that a carpenter can use. Some of them are bulky and power tools and some of them are lightweight and hand tools. And a hatchet is one of the most convenient tools that lies in the second kind. 

Throughout this article, we’ll be crafting a complete guide on how to split wood with a hatchet and what to watch out for. We’ll be taking you through a basic guideline on how hatchets work, and then the steps that involve splitting wood with a hatchet. 

Here we go-  [Read more…] about How to Split Wood with A Hatchet (4 Steps and Tips)

Up to woodworking, carpentry, log home building, or home remodeling? If any of the options ticks for you, you have no way than keeping a nice, sharp and strong axe for you. 

But what if the axe handle gets worn out or broken? Would you throw the ensure to handle and the head away and go for a new one, or try some DIY actions to make a new handle for you? 

If you’re with the second choice, this post is solely written for you. We’ve discussed three of the most important points- how to make an axe handle, tips to choose the best wood for axe handle and how to protect it from damage. [Read more…] about How to Make An Axe Handle and Protect It (8 Easy Steps)

Axe is something that is meant to be used in wood splitting, felling, and similar works for a woodworker. But what if you have to split a plank of wood and you have got no axe or a dull axe in hand? 

Would you go and find another way to continue the job, or just sit alone until the next axe arrives in the spot? 

The good news is, you don’t have to go with the second option at all. There are several ways on how to split wood without an axe, and in this post, we will break down each of them. 

Below are 5 different methods that are effective in splitting wood, and none of them asks for any involvement of an axe. Take a moment to have a look-  [Read more…] about How to Split Wood Without An Axe (5 Best Alternatives)

For every axe user out there, storing an axe is an important part of axe care. After getting done with splitting, you can’t just throw it away until the next use. If you do so, it won’t last more than a few uses. You need to learn how to safely store an axe, to protect it from rust, moisture, and damages.

Bottom line – Unless you’re a carpenter who can split without axe, you need to learn proper axe care.

In this extensive guide, we have solely focused on this topic and grabbed some really cool tips. Take a few minutes of break from whatever you are doing, and let’s proceed- [Read more…] about How to Safely Store An Axe: Care, Maintenance & Protection