Ladies Can Enjoy DIY Too
- 2011/09/22 (Thu) 18:37
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The truth is out; you do not need a man for a DIY project. It does make it easier if you don't have the time or inclination, but if you are so inclined to get the job done yourself, then this article should stand you in good stead for your DIY projects.
Have the Right Tools
An essential part of any DIY endeavour is having the right set of tools. These include hand tools as well as power tools. Important hand tools include a spirit level, duct tape, screwdrivers, tape measure, pliers, gloves, goggles, and hammer and nails.
Along with these basic manual tools, you should also make sure to have the king of the power tool - the cordless drill. This tool is sure to make all projects significantly easier. Most cordless drills are small and easy to manoeuvre and can be used in any number of DIY projects. Other power tools that are highly useful include but are certainly not limited to jigsaws and sanders
Make sure that you are purchasing tools that are of good quality. You don't want to purchase a shoddy piece of equipment now only to realize that you need to replace it 6 months later. Many tools, although they cost more, are able to last an entire lifetime. If you can afford a better tool, it is definitely worth it. Pay particular attention to tools that are powered using lithium-ion batteries as they are known to be far more powerful and long-lasting.
Have a Designated Work Area
Depending upon the size of your home, it may not be possible to have a full-out work bench but make sure that you have an area that is well-lit and has access to plenty of space and outlets. A kitchen counter, for example, can be highly useful for the majority of projects. Make sure that, if you choose to use a surface such as the counter, you cover the area with a protective covering such as bubble wrap to prevent any damage.
Dress Appropriately
Make sure that you dress the right way for your project. If you have long hair, tie it back. You don't want it to get caught in any tools etc. as this could lead to serious injury. Remove any jewellery that dangles and wear clothing that fits well - not too baggy and not too tight.
Plan Ahead and Know Your Project
Before beginning any project, make sure that you know exactly what materials you will need. Break down the project into separate steps and make a list of each of the items you will need to complete those steps. This way, you won't have to stop mid-project to go to the hardware store to get more materials.
After you have acquired all the materials that you need, ensure that you know how to use them appropriately. Be confident in yourself and don't be afraid of the tools that you will be using. If you feel uncomfortable with yourself when using the necessary materials, workshops are available that teach the basics of DIY power tools and projects.
Gorilla Automotive 40027 Acorn Bulge Open End Lug Nuts (12mm x 1.25
Gorilla Automotive 71674N
OTC 5192 Heavy-Duty Bearing Cup Installer
Chrome Open Spline Drive Lug Nuts 12x1.25 16 piece
60 Stainless Steel Round Top Lug Nut Cover 41mm x 2
Gorilla Automotive 26043SD Small Diameter Duplex Open End Chrome Lug Kit (14mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 20
Plews/Lubrimatic 17-527 Bicycle Tire Gauge
Michigan Industrial Tools MIT Tool Brass Tire Chuck with Lever Lock
Dorman 611-633 Nut Cover for Chevrolet/GMC/Oldsmobile
KD Tools (KD 3967) 2 Piece Valve Stem Torque Tool Set
Heddolf 360 Mhz Frequency Garage Door Opener Remote Transmitter
Century Spring Corp 29X1-5/16 Scr Dr Spring 7W29cl Garage Door Hardware
National Hardware V7622 Garage Door Left Hand Torsion Cable Drum for Maximum 1/8-Inch Cable, Aluminum
Digi-Code 5012 Garage Door Opener Transmitter
i-touch With i-access Kit
Shop-Vac 5960600 2.75-Peak Horsepower Quiet Plus Wet/Dry Vacuum, 6-Gallon
Genie GWKP-BL New Wireless Keypad with Intellicode
Sears Craftsman 139.53648SRT2 Remote is Equivalent to the 81LM
Mytee Extractor HP 100
Metropolitan Professionals ADM-4SF 11.25 Amp 4-Horsepower Canister Vacuum with Quadruple Hepa Filtration
Studien fur den Pedal-Flugel (Studies for Pedal Piano), Op. 56: No. 1 in C major
HDE Adjustable Stand compatible with Apple® iPadTM/ iPad 2TM
Alesis QS Made Easy!: 6.1 thru 8.1
eMedia USB MIDI Keyboard Interface Kit V2
JLab USB Laptop Speakers - Portable, Compact, Travel Notebook Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Laptop...
Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk
NEW EMEDIA EK08071 PIANO & KEYBOARD METHOD V2 (ELECTRONICS-OTHER)
Anthology of Boogie Woogie Piano
Caselogic VNA210 10.2-Inch Netbook/iPad Attache (Black)
eMedia Beginner's Piano / Keyboard Course [4 Volume Set]
Imperial 10-piece Soft Anodized Cookware Set
GatorGrip Handles Aluminum Tapered Sauce Pan 3-3/4 Quart
4.5 Quart Aluminum Tapered Sauce Pan (12-0191) Category: Sauce Pans
Circulon Infinite Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
Cuisinart GreenGourmet Multi-Ply Stainless-Steel Eco-Friendly Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
Sitram Profiserie 5.4-Quart Commercial Stainless Steel Saucepan
GreenPan Stockholm Sauce Pan - 3 L - Non-stick
Viking 7-Ply Stainless 2-Quart Reduction Saucepan
Viking 7-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Side Handle
Calphalon One Infused Anodized 2 1/2 qt. Saucepan
Aurora AS1540CD 15 Sheet JAMFREE Micro shred Crosscut Paper/Credit Card/CD Shredder with Pullout Basket with Casters
Uniden Slim1100 Slimline Corded Phone, white, one phone
Olympus LS-7 Linear PCM Voice Recorder -142670 Bundle
VTech DS6301 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone Accessory Handset, Black/Silver, 1 Accessory Handset
Hitech - Replacement BBTY0458001, BT1005, BT446 Cordless Phone Battery for Many Uniden Phones
Scientific Calculator FX65TP
RCA ViSYS DECT 6.0 Accessory Handset for RCA 25255RE2 Cordless Phone System (25055RE1)
Panasonic KX-TG6445T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering System, Metallic Black, 5 Handsets
Panasonic KX-TGA270S 2.4GHz Extension Cordless Phone (Handset Only)
Cables to Go 01937 RJ45 8-pin Modular Inline Coupler Straight-Through (Ivory)
Breakfast and Brunch Over Ideas and Menus
Is The Atkins Diet Weight Loss Program Right For You?
The 1200-Calorie-a-Day Menu Cookbook : Quick and Easy Recipes for Delicious Low-fat Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, and...
Cereal Research Communications: A Quarterly of the Cereal Research Non-Profit Company: Volume 36, Number 3 , Septembe...
Mrs. Fields Semi-sweet Premium Chocolate Chip Cookies, (12-2.1 Ounce Cookies)
McVities Rich Tea Biscuits 200g + BONUS Chocolate Biscuit Recipe and 2oz Raisins!
Homestyle in a Hurry (Gooseberry Patch)
Ritz Crackerful Multigrain Crackers, Garlic Herb, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)
Cheese And Biscuits' Wall Decal - 24
1994 Post Cereal 94 Collection #11 Barry Bonds - San Francisco Giants (Baseball Cards)
Nature2 W28135 Replacement Mineral Cartridge, for G35 Pool Sanitizers
Napoleon Rotisserie 64003 Tumble Basket, Non-stick
Bradley Set of 4 Jerky Racks
Char-Broil 2985705 65-Inch Vinyl Black Grill Cover, Full Length
GrillPro 50240 Heavy Duty Cabinet Smoker Cover
Spa-Kem 251-6 Pool/Spa Water Clarifier, 1 Quart
Vortex 18 Inch Standing Charcoal Grill
Orion 101 Convection Cooker
EZ Grill 4831 Pack of 3 Portable Disposable Barbeques, Regular
GLB Pool and Spa Products 71240 4-Pound pH Down Pool Water Balancer
Pampers Swaddlers New Baby Newborn Diapers, 84 Count
Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash, 7.2-Ounce
Original Sprout 35 oz Moisturizing 2in1 Baby Wash
Munchkin Travel Diaper Changing Kit (colors may vary)
The Peepee Teepee for the Sprinkling WeeWee: Baseball in Laundry Bag
Johnson's Baby Oil, Gel with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, 6.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diaper 4.0 - Clementine - Snap
Similac Alimentum, Ready to Feed, 20 Cal/fl OZ,(48 Bottles)
Leachco Safer Bather Infant Bath Pad, Blue Fish
Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners - Toddler Size 2 - Pack of 2 (Mint / White)
Daphne's Westie Headcovers
Bettinardi Golf- Hogan Baby Ben Putter
PVC Teaching & Training Golf Mirror
Callaway 2011 Tour Douple Canopy Auto Umbrella (Black/Red, 68-Inch)
Titleist Pro V1 Mint Refinished Official Golf Balls,12-Pack
Winn Xi7 Junior Blue
ProActive Hole In One and Memorable Moments Display (15 X 9-Inches)
Clicgear Wheel Cover
CMC Golf I Love New York Designer Leather Valuables Pouch
Pride Golf Tee Birch 2 3/4
Spider-Man 3
Tissot Men's T0444302605100 T-Sport PRS 516 Black Day Date Dial Watch
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black)
Tag Heuer Link Mens Watch CJF2111.BA0576
Paul Frank Girls Large Watch Wristwatch White
Tissot Men's T0244271705100 Veloci-T Automatic Black Chronograph Dial Watch
Dolce & Gabbana Men's CHAMONIX GENT Watch DW0653
Tissot Men's T0144271105101 T-Sport PRC 200 Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch
The
Pet Gear Easy Step I Pet Stairs, 2-step/for cats and dogs up to 75-pounds, Light Cocoa
Bag Clipper (1-pack)
Premier Manners Minder Remote Reward Behavior Training System for Dogs
Munchkin Wood and Steel Designer Gate, Dark Wood/Silver
Pedigree Little Champions Healthy Maturity Morsels in Sauce with Lamb & Rice Food for Senior Dogs, 5.3-Ounce Pouches ...
Canine Plus Senior - 180 tablets
Rawhide Munchy Sticks Chicken, 5
Mal-A-Ket Shampoo (8 oz)
Pet-Tabs Supplement for Dogs, 365 Tablets
Ideal Pet Products 7-by-11.25-Inch Medium Original Pet Door with Telescoping Frame
Have the Right Tools
An essential part of any DIY endeavour is having the right set of tools. These include hand tools as well as power tools. Important hand tools include a spirit level, duct tape, screwdrivers, tape measure, pliers, gloves, goggles, and hammer and nails.
Along with these basic manual tools, you should also make sure to have the king of the power tool - the cordless drill. This tool is sure to make all projects significantly easier. Most cordless drills are small and easy to manoeuvre and can be used in any number of DIY projects. Other power tools that are highly useful include but are certainly not limited to jigsaws and sanders
Make sure that you are purchasing tools that are of good quality. You don't want to purchase a shoddy piece of equipment now only to realize that you need to replace it 6 months later. Many tools, although they cost more, are able to last an entire lifetime. If you can afford a better tool, it is definitely worth it. Pay particular attention to tools that are powered using lithium-ion batteries as they are known to be far more powerful and long-lasting.
Have a Designated Work Area
Depending upon the size of your home, it may not be possible to have a full-out work bench but make sure that you have an area that is well-lit and has access to plenty of space and outlets. A kitchen counter, for example, can be highly useful for the majority of projects. Make sure that, if you choose to use a surface such as the counter, you cover the area with a protective covering such as bubble wrap to prevent any damage.
Dress Appropriately
Make sure that you dress the right way for your project. If you have long hair, tie it back. You don't want it to get caught in any tools etc. as this could lead to serious injury. Remove any jewellery that dangles and wear clothing that fits well - not too baggy and not too tight.
Plan Ahead and Know Your Project
Before beginning any project, make sure that you know exactly what materials you will need. Break down the project into separate steps and make a list of each of the items you will need to complete those steps. This way, you won't have to stop mid-project to go to the hardware store to get more materials.
After you have acquired all the materials that you need, ensure that you know how to use them appropriately. Be confident in yourself and don't be afraid of the tools that you will be using. If you feel uncomfortable with yourself when using the necessary materials, workshops are available that teach the basics of DIY power tools and projects.
Gorilla Automotive 40027 Acorn Bulge Open End Lug Nuts (12mm x 1.25
Gorilla Automotive 71674N
OTC 5192 Heavy-Duty Bearing Cup Installer
Chrome Open Spline Drive Lug Nuts 12x1.25 16 piece
60 Stainless Steel Round Top Lug Nut Cover 41mm x 2
Gorilla Automotive 26043SD Small Diameter Duplex Open End Chrome Lug Kit (14mm x 1.50 Thread Size) - Pack of 20
Plews/Lubrimatic 17-527 Bicycle Tire Gauge
Michigan Industrial Tools MIT Tool Brass Tire Chuck with Lever Lock
Dorman 611-633 Nut Cover for Chevrolet/GMC/Oldsmobile
KD Tools (KD 3967) 2 Piece Valve Stem Torque Tool Set
Heddolf 360 Mhz Frequency Garage Door Opener Remote Transmitter
Century Spring Corp 29X1-5/16 Scr Dr Spring 7W29cl Garage Door Hardware
National Hardware V7622 Garage Door Left Hand Torsion Cable Drum for Maximum 1/8-Inch Cable, Aluminum
Digi-Code 5012 Garage Door Opener Transmitter
i-touch With i-access Kit
Shop-Vac 5960600 2.75-Peak Horsepower Quiet Plus Wet/Dry Vacuum, 6-Gallon
Genie GWKP-BL New Wireless Keypad with Intellicode
Sears Craftsman 139.53648SRT2 Remote is Equivalent to the 81LM
Mytee Extractor HP 100
Metropolitan Professionals ADM-4SF 11.25 Amp 4-Horsepower Canister Vacuum with Quadruple Hepa Filtration
Studien fur den Pedal-Flugel (Studies for Pedal Piano), Op. 56: No. 1 in C major
HDE Adjustable Stand compatible with Apple® iPadTM/ iPad 2TM
Alesis QS Made Easy!: 6.1 thru 8.1
eMedia USB MIDI Keyboard Interface Kit V2
JLab USB Laptop Speakers - Portable, Compact, Travel Notebook Speaker for PC and Mac - B-Flex Hi-Fi Stereo USB Laptop...
Targus PA243U Notebook Portable Lapdesk
NEW EMEDIA EK08071 PIANO & KEYBOARD METHOD V2 (ELECTRONICS-OTHER)
Anthology of Boogie Woogie Piano
Caselogic VNA210 10.2-Inch Netbook/iPad Attache (Black)
eMedia Beginner's Piano / Keyboard Course [4 Volume Set]
Imperial 10-piece Soft Anodized Cookware Set
GatorGrip Handles Aluminum Tapered Sauce Pan 3-3/4 Quart
4.5 Quart Aluminum Tapered Sauce Pan (12-0191) Category: Sauce Pans
Circulon Infinite Hard Anodized Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
Cuisinart GreenGourmet Multi-Ply Stainless-Steel Eco-Friendly Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set
Sitram Profiserie 5.4-Quart Commercial Stainless Steel Saucepan
GreenPan Stockholm Sauce Pan - 3 L - Non-stick
Viking 7-Ply Stainless 2-Quart Reduction Saucepan
Viking 7-Ply Stainless 4-1/2-Quart Saucepan with Side Handle
Calphalon One Infused Anodized 2 1/2 qt. Saucepan
Aurora AS1540CD 15 Sheet JAMFREE Micro shred Crosscut Paper/Credit Card/CD Shredder with Pullout Basket with Casters
Uniden Slim1100 Slimline Corded Phone, white, one phone
Olympus LS-7 Linear PCM Voice Recorder -142670 Bundle
VTech DS6301 DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone Accessory Handset, Black/Silver, 1 Accessory Handset
Hitech - Replacement BBTY0458001, BT1005, BT446 Cordless Phone Battery for Many Uniden Phones
Scientific Calculator FX65TP
RCA ViSYS DECT 6.0 Accessory Handset for RCA 25255RE2 Cordless Phone System (25055RE1)
Panasonic KX-TG6445T DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Answering System, Metallic Black, 5 Handsets
Panasonic KX-TGA270S 2.4GHz Extension Cordless Phone (Handset Only)
Cables to Go 01937 RJ45 8-pin Modular Inline Coupler Straight-Through (Ivory)
Breakfast and Brunch Over Ideas and Menus
Is The Atkins Diet Weight Loss Program Right For You?
The 1200-Calorie-a-Day Menu Cookbook : Quick and Easy Recipes for Delicious Low-fat Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, and...
Cereal Research Communications: A Quarterly of the Cereal Research Non-Profit Company: Volume 36, Number 3 , Septembe...
Mrs. Fields Semi-sweet Premium Chocolate Chip Cookies, (12-2.1 Ounce Cookies)
McVities Rich Tea Biscuits 200g + BONUS Chocolate Biscuit Recipe and 2oz Raisins!
Homestyle in a Hurry (Gooseberry Patch)
Ritz Crackerful Multigrain Crackers, Garlic Herb, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 4)
Cheese And Biscuits' Wall Decal - 24
1994 Post Cereal 94 Collection #11 Barry Bonds - San Francisco Giants (Baseball Cards)
Nature2 W28135 Replacement Mineral Cartridge, for G35 Pool Sanitizers
Napoleon Rotisserie 64003 Tumble Basket, Non-stick
Bradley Set of 4 Jerky Racks
Char-Broil 2985705 65-Inch Vinyl Black Grill Cover, Full Length
GrillPro 50240 Heavy Duty Cabinet Smoker Cover
Spa-Kem 251-6 Pool/Spa Water Clarifier, 1 Quart
Vortex 18 Inch Standing Charcoal Grill
Orion 101 Convection Cooker
EZ Grill 4831 Pack of 3 Portable Disposable Barbeques, Regular
GLB Pool and Spa Products 71240 4-Pound pH Down Pool Water Balancer
Pampers Swaddlers New Baby Newborn Diapers, 84 Count
Weleda Calendula Shampoo and Body Wash, 7.2-Ounce
Original Sprout 35 oz Moisturizing 2in1 Baby Wash
Munchkin Travel Diaper Changing Kit (colors may vary)
The Peepee Teepee for the Sprinkling WeeWee: Baseball in Laundry Bag
Johnson's Baby Oil, Gel with Aloe Vera & Vitamin E, 6.5-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
bumGenius One-Size Cloth Diaper 4.0 - Clementine - Snap
Similac Alimentum, Ready to Feed, 20 Cal/fl OZ,(48 Bottles)
Leachco Safer Bather Infant Bath Pad, Blue Fish
Snappi Cloth Diaper Fasteners - Toddler Size 2 - Pack of 2 (Mint / White)
Daphne's Westie Headcovers
Bettinardi Golf- Hogan Baby Ben Putter
PVC Teaching & Training Golf Mirror
Callaway 2011 Tour Douple Canopy Auto Umbrella (Black/Red, 68-Inch)
Titleist Pro V1 Mint Refinished Official Golf Balls,12-Pack
Winn Xi7 Junior Blue
ProActive Hole In One and Memorable Moments Display (15 X 9-Inches)
Clicgear Wheel Cover
CMC Golf I Love New York Designer Leather Valuables Pouch
Pride Golf Tee Birch 2 3/4
Spider-Man 3
Tissot Men's T0444302605100 T-Sport PRS 516 Black Day Date Dial Watch
Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)
Garmin Forerunner 110 GPS-Enabled Unisex Sport Watch (Black)
Tag Heuer Link Mens Watch CJF2111.BA0576
Paul Frank Girls Large Watch Wristwatch White
Tissot Men's T0244271705100 Veloci-T Automatic Black Chronograph Dial Watch
Dolce & Gabbana Men's CHAMONIX GENT Watch DW0653
Tissot Men's T0144271105101 T-Sport PRC 200 Stainless Steel Black Dial Watch
The
Pet Gear Easy Step I Pet Stairs, 2-step/for cats and dogs up to 75-pounds, Light Cocoa
Bag Clipper (1-pack)
Premier Manners Minder Remote Reward Behavior Training System for Dogs
Munchkin Wood and Steel Designer Gate, Dark Wood/Silver
Pedigree Little Champions Healthy Maturity Morsels in Sauce with Lamb & Rice Food for Senior Dogs, 5.3-Ounce Pouches ...
Canine Plus Senior - 180 tablets
Rawhide Munchy Sticks Chicken, 5
Mal-A-Ket Shampoo (8 oz)
Pet-Tabs Supplement for Dogs, 365 Tablets
Ideal Pet Products 7-by-11.25-Inch Medium Original Pet Door with Telescoping Frame
