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Tag: Homeowner

Tools for the Homeowner here on Tool Girl’s Garage

Fixing Slippery Surfaces with T-REX Extreme Tread Tape
June 19, 2020June 19, 2020 Sarah Listi

Fixing Slippery Surfaces with T-REX Extreme Tread Tape

EGO 650 CFM Blower Review
March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Sarah Listi

EGO 650 CFM Blower Review

Dremel Micro Review
February 6, 2020February 11, 2020 Sarah Listi

Dremel Micro Review

Greenworks Pressure Washer Review
January 30, 2020February 11, 2020 Sarah Listi

Greenworks Pressure Washer Review

Ryobi Cordless Fogger Review
January 14, 2020February 11, 2020 Sarah Listi

Ryobi Cordless Fogger Review

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Another day that totally kicked my butt. I just wr Another day that totally kicked my butt. I just wrapped for the day, 13 solid hours working on this laundry room floor- and a lot of progress was made! I had hoped to finish all of the tile, but I ran out of thin set, so I’ll have to snag some more tomorrow and focus on grouting what’s dry. Also- these mosaics are tedious as all get out- but hopefully it was all worth it! I miss my shop! What are y’all up to this week? * * My #tooltuesday goes out to my @skilpowertools 12V Drill for powering through mixing the Thin Set without skipping a beat! I am a huge fan of @skilpowertools lineup of cordless tools, absolute beast! * * * #skil #skilpowertools #cordless #12V #tile #tilework #laundryroom #toolgirlsgarage #tiling #toolsofthetrade #trades #floor #install #renovate #renovation #renovationproject #diy #dreamhome #home #decor #farmhousestyle #farmhousedecor #farmhousedesign #maker #makersofig #hgtv #design #customhome
Today has been a doozy. You ever want to fall asle Today has been a doozy. You ever want to fall asleep on the job? That’s basically where I am at now. I am completely exhausted, but as they say the show must go on! Monday’s- they’re for the birds. * * If you follow my stories you’ve seen the drama unfold with our laundry room. Long and short- our washer died this weekend- new washer and dryer will be here late this week, so it’s a “well let’s get this done while it’s out of commission anyway” - situation. Today was spent scraping just under 80 st feet of vinyl and adhesive- which was repeatedly exposed to water making it extra sticky. What a mess! We discovered some mold and some other bad decisions the original orders made, but it’s all part of it. * * * #renovate #laundryroom #tile #vinyl #labor #scraping #toolsofthetrade #shop #renovationproject #renovations #maker #makersofig #construction #fixerupper #diy #hgtv #design #makeover #laundryroommakeover #farmhouse #farmhousedecor #farmhousedesign #design #designinspiration
Y’all- I finally bought a Drum Sander! I added t Y’all- I finally bought a Drum Sander! I added the @supermaxtools 16-32 Drum Sander to the shop this weekend and I couldn’t be more excited! I was able to purchase this during my local @rockler_woodworking stores Floor Model Sale- this crew has always been the very best! I’ve wanted to add a drum sander for a long time, so I’m over the moon! Next major shop tool will be a larger bandsaw- but what are some tools y’all dream of adding to your shops?! * * * @lagunatools #shop #rockler #lagunatools #supermax #drumsander #tools #shoptools #woodshop #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #maker #makersofig #makersofinstagram #woodworker #woodworking #woodworkingtools #woodworkingcommunity #womenwoodworkers
Happy 4th y’all! Mosaics are quickly becoming on Happy 4th y’all! Mosaics are quickly becoming one of my favorite things to make! Although tedious, they can add so much life to a room! I teamed up with Varathane to work with their Wood Accelerators- a line of water based wood treatments designed to mimic speciality effects like Shou Sugi Ban, Barn Wood and Aged Wood without the complex processes! I combined all three, the Charred Wood, Weathered wood and Rustic Wood to create this gorgeous neutral toned palette on these pieces! Have y’all used the Varathane Wood Accelerators yet? * * I used Rift Sawn White Oak for this project, and sealed it with Watco Satin Spray Lacquer, a standout product that was a breeze to apply! I’m usually not a fan of spray finishes, but this one definitely made me change my way of thinking! It was quick and easy to apply and made this piece pop even more! #varathanepartner #swatch #varathanefinishes #mosaic #wallart #maker #woodworker #shop #stain #finish #finishing #woodfinish #barnwood #sawdustsaturday #toolsofthetrade #art #woodart #shousugiban #aged #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofig #makersofig #makersofinstagram #femalewoodworker #womancarpenter #varathaneit
This board has gotten some serious love and questi This board has gotten some serious love and questions from my stories! Y’all rock! Basically I did a faux marble effect using epoxy and paired it with Walnut. I will definitely do this again and film it to show y’all my process- because honestly I didn’t think the first run would go as well as it did! Thankfully I have BIG plans for this pairing- BIG, HUGE plans! Until then, I’ll be sanding, and finishing this little one up! Are y’all digging this faux marble and walnut combo?! * * * Used @totalboat Epoxy - High Performance with @mixolusa pigments with a small amount of powdered pigments too! This was also my first pour in the @ahonuiartisans mold- and it went amazing! @boschtoolsna sander is still my go to for most applications and using @klingsporswoodworkingshop Sand Nets. * * * #woodwork #epoxy #resinandwood #maker #makersofig #makersofinstagram #woodworker #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #marble #custom #walnut #epoxyart #femalewoodworker #womenwoodworkers #toolsofthetrade #epoxy #sanding #finish #shop
Throwing it back to STAFDA 2019- and me trying rea Throwing it back to STAFDA 2019- and me trying really hard to sneak away with a whole stack of @festool_usa systainers! Be honest- y’all would have tried too, right? * * * I got to hang with two of my best buds @gingerwoodworks and @thebuildwithethan on this trip which made filming videos a whole lot of fun! * * * #Repost @toolgirlsgarage ・・・ Rolling out of Nashville- heading to the Festool and Rubio Monocoat Finishing school in Austin! Sadly, @festool_usa wouldn’t let me bring all the new Emerald Edition Tools home with me, but I tried my best! I’ll work on my stealth skills for next year y’all! 👌🏻 * * * So glad I got to visit with the @festool_usa team at Stafda, lots of killer things coming from the green team! * * Huge thanks to @thebuildwithethan and @gingerwoodworks for capturing this extra cheesy, but awesome moment! * * @festool_usa @rubiomonocoatusa #festool #festoolusa #festoolme #green #festoolfan #emeraldedition #woodworking #woodworker #maker #makerslife #stafda #stafda2019 #tools #toolsofthetrade #trades #pro #systainer #tracksaw #domino #makersofig #woodworkersofig #woodworkersofinstagram #tools #makersofinstagram #woodworkingtools #media #event
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