What to Ask When Renting Scaffolding

Renting scaffolding can allow a homeowner or contractor access to areas of a home or building that need repair or repainting, without using dangerous ladders or other unsecure pieces of elevated equipment. Scaffolding means you will have a long platform for safely holding supplies as well, so you're not trying to balance a bucket of paint and other items while working at an elevated height. When you are ready to rent scaffolding, note a few questions to ask so you know what's involved in the rental and are sure to get the pieces you need and can use them properly. [Read More]

Why It May Be Necessary to Remove Heat Tint from Stainless Steel

Heat tint refers to the change in the surface colour of stainless steel due to the thickening of the chromium oxide layer on the surface of the heat-affected zone. DIY fabricators may not be sure whether they should remove the heat tint after they have completed welding a stainless-steel product that they have been fabricating. This article discusses two circumstances that may make it necessary to remove the heat tint from the surface of stainless-steel products. [Read More]

Scrap Metal Recycling: A Couple of Tips To Boost Your Profit

One thing to note about the scrap metal industry is that it is always facing fluctuating prices. As such, you cannot have a definitive figure when it comes to estimating what your scrap metal is worth. Nevertheless, this does not mean you cannot make a profit from your scrap. What you would have to do is ensure that you are making the most of the scrap metal that you have, to get the best value once you take it to a scrap yard. [Read More]

Minimising Safety Hazards During Small DIY Concrete Core Drilling Operations

Even though the manufacturers of core drilling equipment have and continue to add new safety features to their products, the risk of workplace accidents and injuries occurring during core drilling operations is always present. When using a core drill to cut through or make holes in concrete, safety management should always be at the top of your mind. Here are some tips you should follow if you want to stay safe during your small DIY concrete drilling job. [Read More]