The GN900SE Gas Nailer

Many people, both domestic and commercial users favour the use of a nailer because it is capable of driving a huge number of nails into a surface within a very short space of time. Because this time and number of nails far outdoes what nailing by hand would achieve.

The GN900SE Nailer from Makita is a gas nailer and has a number of features and spares which make it ideal for users from a variety of commercial and domestic backgrounds.

Safety with Nailers

One of the biggest concerns with the use of nailers is the safety of users and people in the immediate vicinity of their use. It is not unusual to see statistics on injuries caused by power tools and nailers are frequently at the top of the lists. It is also not uncommon for the injured party to be a bystander or colleague of the user.

The largest reason for the frequency of injuries is similar to the aspect which makes it so efficient for use and is attributed to the alternative name for nailers which is “nail gun”. Although the term might sound overly stated, the velocity with which the nailer can fire out nails is very similar to the way a gun fires out bullets and as such their use is only recommended by those with the ability and common sense to recognise the danger and power of the tool.

Whereas a hammer needs to use a series of blows in order to knock the nail into the required surface, a nailer uses compressed air to propel the nail in using a single blow. Although this ability is perfect for precision and speed which is often needed by a professional, it can also cause problems as a user has no opportunity to correct a mistake and it can often be the case that if the nail does not meet immediately with a suitable surface, it will continue to fire until it reaches a surface to adhere itself to.

Further safety advice is the recommendation that users equip themselves with eye and ear protection as the machines can be extremely loud when firing.

The GN900SE

This specific machine from Makita Spares is a gas nailer. This means that it uses flammable gas in order to propel the nail into the desired surface. The power is derived from a tiny canister of flammable gas which is drawn into the cylinder and then detonated much in the same was as a combustion engine.

The GN900SE has a magazine capacity of 44 nails, an angle capability of 94 degrees and a weight of 3.5 kilogrammes. It has been designed in such a way that it can be used over long periods of time as the user requires or dictates. Furthermore, it can also be fully recharged within 30 minutes.   

Fans of tools from Makita enjoy the ability of using their tools for long periods of time and expect them to last and rise to any challenge. For this reason, the GN900SE is sold in partnership with a variety of Makita spares.

Planning a Home Improvement Project

Before embarking on any home improvement project, first decide why you want to do it. Is ft because you want to make changes to your home, or is it because you want to make changes with a view to selling your home? As most home improvements rarely bring in the financial returns homeowners expect them to, the most successful projects are usually those ones undertaken for emotional rather than financial reasons

Know exactly, down to the last penny, how much you can spend on any improvements. If you need to borrow money, then get confirmation of the sum available, and that you can in fact borrow it, before instructing anyone to start work! When setting your budget you will need to know how much of the work you can do yourself, and how much you are going to have to contract out (the cost of hiring a contractor will obviously have to be taken into account). You will also need to include the cost of hiring architects, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians, if necessary.

Using a spreadsheet in a computer program such as Excel can help you keep on track where your budget's concerned. Itemize everything! If your budget is tight then you will need to make cost comparisons. Plumbers and electricians should be able to obtain any necessary parts at a much better rate than you would, so if you're employing anyone who's involved in the trade, then let them buy the parts (even if you're not, it will save money if you can ask anyone you know who might be able to get parts for you at a discounted  rate if they wouldn't mind doing so). Keep working with your spreadsheet until the total is within your budget; it would be unwise to start with a figure outside of your budget in the hope that you might just come in under it....

If you're employing someone to carry out the work, get at least three estimates, and don't necessarily opt for the cheapest one! If you can, take a look at the work this contractor has carried out to date洋aybe he's worked on neighbors' houses; if so, ask if they would let you see his work so you can judge the standard.
 
If you're not going to undertake the project yourself then depending on the size of the job you might want to employ someone to manage it for you, or if you prefer, you might want to manage it yourself. This will ensure that the work is carried out to your specification and on time. And if the work seems to be slipping at any stage, then you or your project manager can discuss the matter with your builder and address any issues before they escalate into bigger problems

When it comes to carrying out home improvements solely for the purpose of reselling your house, find out what features have helped sell properties in your area. If buyers have been impressed with remodeled kitchens and bathrooms then obviously invest in improving these rooms. Remember, there are some improvements that will bring in only a small percentage of the initial cost, such as installing a swimming pool, or adding a bathroom at the expense of a bedroom (unless you have a particularly big house with in excess of five bedrooms). So think carefully before spending money on improvements that might not yield the results you think they will.


Bio - Ruth Rogers enjoys working around the house and is currently doing her own home improvement project with windoes from ntwindow.com.

How Eco Showerheads Help Save the Environment

Without a single doubt, the bathroom is one of the places where more water is used at any given time. Even in areas where water is scarce, people still consume the biggest percentage of their water showering and this is understandable. However, it will be good to consider how the use of an eco showerhead can help in the preservation of the environment especially in this era when a lot of effort is being directed towards environment sustenance. There are many ways through which this goal can be achieved including recycling and the use of energy saving bulbs among other things. However, little do people consider how the use of eco friendly showerheads could be of help in saving the amount of water used in the bathroom as well as the amount of energy used for heating the water in the shower.

He use of eco showerheads is no longer limited to those people who seek to keep their skins in good condition. Gone are the days when people used to look at these equipments as a fad and more significance is being placed on them as a matter of importance. Due to the high level of pollution in the environment and the water we use every day, it will be unwise to ignore the importance of these eco friendly showerheads. The greatest percentage of water reaching the homes today is contaminated by chemicals such as pesticides, cysts, chlorine and lead which have been discovered to have a dangerous impact on the users' health. The use of such water causes problem such as skin cancer, acne and others such as typhoid.

How does the use of Eco showerheads help in the conservation of the environment?

Normally, the use of the Eco-friendly showerheads helps to save the environment in that they are low-flow and therefore only a small amount of water is released during the bath. This however does not take away the pleasure of showering as one is able to achieve the same results using less water. Eco showerheads are low in pressure compared to the other showerheads and this is how they are able to help in reducing the amount of water that is used at any given time.

The good news is that the showerheads also help in reducing the amount of money spent in the shower. The showerheads use the GPM technology where water is measured in gallons per minute. The flow rate is therefore regulated meaning that you are able to keep your spending on the lower side automatically.

There are also different kinds of Eco showerheads that come with in-built filters which help in breaking down the chemical components in the water. These showerheads help in saving the environment while at the same time reducing the rate of harmful chemicals in the water. This will help in the protection of your skin from the contamination that results from the aforementioned chemicals.

Although it may not seem obvious, the use of Eco showerheads is also helpful to the preservation of marine life. The water we use in the showers goes through a cycle and much of it normally finds its way back to the rivers and other water systems.