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8 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y P o s t • S p r i n g H o m e & G a r d e n • 4 - 9 - 1 7 Home renovation projects can be both exciting and tricky. Do-it-yourselfers are inspired by designs showcased in magazines, websites and their own com- munities. When DIY enthusiasts see a design they like, it's understandable that they may want to emulate these looks at home. Remodeling is one of the larger DIY undertakings, and it goes beyond simple carpentry. Considering demoli- tion, reconstruction, electrical, plumbing, and masonry work may be part of the DIY package, homeowners who are thinking about renovations must first stock up on the tools and other supplies of the trade. Having the right tools can mean the difference between a job well done and a job that needs to be redone. • Crowbar or prybar: Before you can put in new con- struction, you might have to get your hands dirty with some demolition. Crowbars or prybars can be used to pry up wood slats, remove nails or remove old decking. • Tool pouch: A tool and fastener pouch gives DIYers a place other than their pockets to store fasteners and hand tools. Pouches can be attached to tool belts for added storage capacity. • Stud finder: Invest in a more fool-proof method of locating studs behind drywall then knocking on the wall. Stud finders can provide a picture of studs, pipes and other hidden items inside an entire length of wall. This is essential to driving nails where they belong and can also prevent sending fasteners into wires or nearby plumbing. • Level: A level is an essential tool for everyone from casual decorators to more involved renovators. Whether hanging pictures or ensuring molding is parallel, levels are must-have tools for DIYers. • Safety glasses: Invest in a pair of safety glasses so no one working on a project deals with obstructed vision. Safety glasses also provide ample eye protection. • Extension cords: If power tools are part of the renova- tion picture, extension cords can safely extend power where it is needed. Be sure to invest in a gauge that is large enough to handle the amperage of your most powerful tool. • Measuring tape: The "measure twice, cut once" mantra is key to home improvements. To measure accu- rately each and every time, no tool chest is complete without a sturdy measuring tape. • Ladder varieties: Home improvements aren't always at ground level. Purchase ladders of various heights so you can safely reach various areas of the home and avoid injury. Step stools, a step ladder and an extension ladder all have their purposes on the job. • Digital inspection scope: A scope lets you see inside walls, floors and ceilings to find the exact location of pipes, wires and joists. It also can be used to seek out the source of clogged drains or anywhere you desire sight into hard-to-maneuver areas. In addition to these tools, brooms, shop-vacs, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches and pliers can complete a DIYer's basic toolbox. Beautifying homes since 1949 2450 S. Main St. • West Bend •(262) 338-8752 • 1-800-924-6720 Store Hours: Mon.,Wed. & Fri. 9-5; Tues.-Thurs. 9-8; Sat. 9-3 Walter's Carpet Gallery r r s TM 249226001 Only one carpet has proven its superiority for 35 years It's called Anything Goes ® , and the name says it all. These remarkable carpets from ShawMark ® Floros have undergone a series of "torture tests" to demonstrate their exceptional durability - including installations in places such as Epcot Center and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport! The carpets have been subjected to punishment that would virtually destroy other carpets while maintaining their like-new appearance. They're beautiful and luxurious, so you're not sacrificing anything for the incredible performance. When performance really matters, there's only one clear choice - Anything Goes! Anything Goes has the Best No Mat/No Crush warranty in the Business!! and NOW ON SALE! For a limited time only. LOCHEN EQUIPMENT 512 FRANKLIN ST • NEWBURG, WISCONSIN 53060 262-675-6565 Kubota BX Series Drive-Over Mower Deck Get going and mowing in no time with Kubota's Easy-Over quick attach/detach drive-over mower decks — available in 54" and 60" sizes*. www.kubota.com *Kubota BX2370 and BX2670 models only. Optional equipment may be shown. © Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2016 Kubota's Drive-Over Mower Deck Is Here TOOLS of the home renovator's trade

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