Different Voltages—Cordless drills are measured in volts. Drills are available in everything from around 2 volts (for a cordless screwdriver) to 20-volt tools. Higher voltage means heavier weight, so consider buying a tool that will meet 80% to 90% of your needs. Twelve- to 18-volt models are the most popular, and they'll usually meet most homeowner's work needs. Higher voltage means more torque-spinning strength to overcome resistance. Over the last decade, top-end voltage has increased from 9.6 to 18V, but the range of models include 6, 7.2, 9.6, 12, 14.4 and 18V. Today's higher-voltage drills have enough power to bore big holes in framing lumber and flooring. That's impressive muscle. But the trade-off for power is weight. A typical 9.6V drill weighs 3 1/2 lbs., while an 18V model weighs up to 10 lbs. Drill Bits—you secure the drill bit on the drill using the keyless chuck. Make sure that on the adjustable clutch that the setting is turned to drill. Simply secure the drill bit in the chuck and drill into the piece of wood or the wall. Screwdriver—You can also use your cordless drill as a screwdriver. This is where the adjustable clutch comes in. You see all these numbers? Adjustable clutch settings are a valuable feature. The clutch reacts to the resistance of the screw, which changes as the density of the material changes, allowing you to drill holes of consistent depths. Adjusted properly on identical scrap material, a clutch can keep you from driving a screw too deep. An adjustable clutch can also reduce the possibility of stripping a screw head or snapping a screw off altogether.
Camping in your Living Room – You can pitch your tent in your living room, or just roll out those sleeping bags. Bring any other soft creature comforts like pillows or blankets. If you have a fireplace you can roast marshmallows and make s’mores. If you don’t have a fireplace you can roast your marshmallows over candles. Just make sure you are supervising your children well for that one. Keep the lights low or off and break out those lanterns. You can go the extra mile and buy a glow-in-the-dark map of the constellations and tape it to your ceiling so you all can fall asleep under the stars.
Painters TapeSpackling Knife / trowelUtility knifeAll purpose joint compound or spackleStiff paint brush1 – 3 colors of paint (the colors you would like your brick)Sea SpongeSanding spongeCotton swabsScrap piece of cardboard (to cut into 3” x 7”)
Small tomato cage (used as topiary support)4 packs of green floral wire netting by Panagea 12" x 48"-inches ( $3 each Joann's)1 pack 22g green floral wire 1 lightweight plant container 1- 5-gallon African Boxwood plant (SEE NOTE) 3- 4"-inch English Daisies1-4"-inch Festuca blue- (to use as bunny's tail)1-pack "sew on eyes" (.50 cents at Joann's)Sphagnum mossNOTE: Use an evergreen plant for a topiary frame so it looks good year-round.
