What Kind of Welder Do I Need?
Buying or renting a welder? To figure out what kind is right for your project, consider what each type of welder can do, the materials you need to weld and the power requirements...
Heavy Equipment Safety: How to Avoid the Most Common Hazards
Bulldozers, backhoes, graders, trenchers, compactors, excavators — these are the big machines on a construction site. They can move earth, dig foundations and turn almost any...
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Tips for Earthmoving Season
In earthmoving season, earthmoving equipment is in constant use. To avoid downtime that delays projects, and to maximize the lifespan of the machines, heavy equipment maintenance...
10 Pressure Washer Safety Tips for Beginners and Pros
What could possibly go wrong when you’re spraying water with a force of 4,000 pounds per square inch of pressure? If you’re not careful, plenty. That’s why, whether you’re a...
Jigsaw Safety Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore
A jigsaw, also called a sabre saw or scroll saw, is useful for making straight and curved cuts or patterns in wood, particleboard, plastic, metal and ceramic tile. It has a long...
The Best Tools for Smoothing Wood
When it comes to smoothing wood, choosing the best tool for the job is the first step in getting the results you want. The main wood smoothing tools at your disposal are sandpaper...
How to Choose a Pressure Washer
For removing dirt from vehicles and outdoor furniture, driveway oil stains, deck or siding mold, wall graffiti or building grime, pressure washers, also known as power washers, are...
9 Reasons United Rentals Is the Perfect Next Step After Your Military Career
In 2021, five organizations recognized United Rentals as a leading employer of veterans for its commitment to recruiting, hiring and training veterans and supporting their career...
Belt Sander vs. Orbital Sander: Choosing the Right Tool for the Job
Wood floors add warmth and beauty to a space, not to mention value. To bring old, damaged floors back to life, or to level or finish a wood floor, you’ll need a floor sander, but...
Portable Spot Coolers: What Are They and What Are They Used For?
When there’s nowhere to install an air conditioner, when an air conditioner or HVAC system fails, or when air conditioning would be too expensive, a spot cooler is a fast, easy...
