How do you cut hardware cloth to size for your project?
How do you cut steel mesh or hardware cloth? Find out in this article the pliers I use to cut steel mesh to length for my home projects.
Pliers Tips
All tips and hacks for using pliers effectively, creatively, and safely. Also includes maintenance tips for pliers.
How to install a bidet on a regular toilet (with Pliers)
You do not need a plumber or electrician to install a simple bidet on a regular toilet. Just get adjustable pliers and a flat screwdriver and follow the simple steps in this article.
How to open a can without a can opener – (with Pliers)
Opening a can of corned beef is very easy with a can opener but when you don't have that handy tool, you can use a pair of pliers. In this article, I teach how to do it.
Knipex Cobra vs Alligator Pliers. Which one is better for your trade?
Choosing between Knipex Alligator and Cobra Pliers can be tricky. That is why I wrote this article to demystify the differences and similarities to help you choose more readily.
How to Remove a Stripped Bolt or Nut with Pliers
Removing a rounded bolt from your vehicle with a regular wrench or socket is not easy. But it is fairly manageable with the right pair of pliers if you do not have a bolt extractor socket. In this article, I share how I use pliers to remove the stubborn stripped bolts and nuts.
Shower Cartridge Replacement with Pliers: How to do it
Changing a shower cartridge is easy with a cartridge puller tool. But when you don't have it, you can still use pliers do the job. Learn how I replace the one-handle Moen 1222 faucet cartridge in my house using pliers.
How to remove upholstery tacks with Pliers
A tack remover tool is great to have when reupholstering furniture. But if you do not have one at hand, a pair of diagonal wire cutters or needle nose pliers can work just as well. Find out how in this article.
How to keep pliers from leaving marks on surfaces.
Pliers are handy little hand tools. They are useful in nearly every project for grasping objects such as wires, pipes, fasteners, you name them. They come in different shapes and sizes to suit various applications. For example, adjustable pliers open…
End cutting nippers and Pincers, What are they?
Do you want to grip and pull out nails from boards and trim or clip the nails flush with the surface? Find out which type of end cutter pliers you need between carpenters pincers and end cutting nippers.
How to fix a toilet that keeps running (with pliers)
If your toilet keeps running constantly after flushing, don't worry. It is a problem you can fix by yourself with basic tools. In this article, I share how to fix it using a pair of pliers, screwdriver, and a few replacement parts.