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When it comes to home improvement projects, many men are as bumbling as Tim Taylor of Home Improvement fame. Yet, many women still lack the confidence to take on these projects.

The first tool you should learn about is a power drill. This simple tool allows you to easily drill holes of different sizes into wood. Power drills come with a variety of different sized bits; just put the bit you need into the drill and make your hole. This simple power tool has a myriad of uses: everything from putting up curtains to changing the locks on your door.

There are only six basic home improvement power tools, and for the most part it should be easy to determine what they are supposed to be used for. Power drills, sanders, staplers, and nailers should only be used for the same purpose as their non-power counterparts. Saws are a little bit more complicated; a reciprocating saw cuts straight through wood or paneling, while a compound miter saw cuts crosswise. It is important to talk to experts or read up on a tool on the Internet if you aren't sure exactly what it is used for.

Now you're ready for your first saw. Reciprocating saws may look frightening, but if you can use a kitchen knife, you can use a reciprocating saw. You use this power tool to carve through wallboard and paneling.

If a tool requires protective clothing, make sure you wear that clothing. Sanders, for example, require you to wear protective goggles to keep dust from getting into your eyes. You should also make sure to use any protective apparatus on the power tools themselves. Compound miter saws often come with protective guards to be placed on the blades when not in use.

Power staplers do exactly what their name implies. These tools push staples deep into upholstery. A standard stapler wouldn't get the staples in far enough, and a staple gun will probably give you hand cramps trying to get it right. Power nailers sink nails deeply into wood, making them blend in with the finished product more. They also eliminate the risk of hitting yourself with a hammer and allow you to get projects done much faster.

As you can see, you have nothing to fear from power tools if you use a little common sense. Don't let fear of home improvement power tools stop you from using them. Power tools are far more simple to operate than many people think; by learning how to use them safely you can save yourself money on basic home repairs.

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