Tool up and get DIY projects done better and faster than ever. See how a pro—a good one, not Joey-Bag-A-Donuts—approaches projects. And, DIYer or pro, check out some cool tool tips that’ll keep you working faster and safer than ever.
Are your tools talking to you? What are they saying? A Concord Carpenter and tool expert Rob Robillard joins us to talk about the secret—and not so secret—messages our tools send us while we work.
It’s stuff the pros know that makes their projects look so easy. Why is smoke pouring out of my saw? Is it the saw? Rob points out that a blade, even on an expensive miter saw, isn’t supposed to last ten years.
And—please nooooooo—a chisel is *NOT* designed to open a paint can and still remain a functioning chisel after that trauma. It’s a precision instrument, not a lever. But a painter’s multi tool is. THAT’s what you open paint cans with.
From hammer snobs to tool snobs Rob breaks it down. And even though he is frustrated with how sledge hammers are used on DIY TV shows, he shares some ways that they are used for smart DIY. Yes, your tools are talking to you.
Rob Robillard, ace remodeling contractor and creator of A Concord Carpenter, Hangs Out with us to talk DIY projects that work. And little signals your tools might be sending you that things may not be headed in the right direction. And for you seasoned pros, Rob’s tips for efficient cutting, measuring and job-getting-done-ing will have you wanting to work on his job sites and read his tool reviews.
Be sure to check out this hangout with Rob Robillard. We want to hear your thoughts! So share your comments and questions on Google+, YouTube or myfixituplife@myfixituplife.com.
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If you’ve never watched Google+ hangouts, here’s what you need to know to check it out.
MyFixitUpLife hosts Mark and Theresa are hosting LIVE Google+ Hangouts every weekday at 1pmET.
You’ll be able to ask your questions and make comments on G+, Twitter, FB, and/or YouTube during every interview. And we’ll be ready to share the answers live on MyFixitUpLife LIVE!
So here’s the lowdown on Google+ Hangouts:
What is a G+ hangout?
It’s a live video chat hosted publicly by MyFixitUpLife on the MyFixitUpLife talk Google+ account. You don’t need a Google+ account to watch.
How can I watch?
You can watch on the Google+ Hangout event page on MyFixitUpLife.com or Google+. If you have a G+ account, you can RSVP and let your friends know you’re going. You can also email, tweet, Facebook, or even face-to-face invite friends to watch.
Do I need a G+ account?
You do not have to have an account to watch the hangout. You can watch on YouTube, on Google+ or on MyFixitUpLife.com.
What if I miss the hangout?
You can watch every Google+ Hangout later on our MyFixitUpLife YouTube channel.