An Innovative Tool for Hanging Drywall

I recently discovered a rather innovative tool for hanging drywall on ceilings. The drywall tool is very simple to use and goes by the name “FREE HANDS”. It is effectively a support tool for hanging sheetrock on ceilings that eliminates the need for a Drywall Jack or a T-Bar.

The FREE HAND drywall tool simply consists of two small brackets that can be quickly secured into ceiling joists or wall studs prior to hanging the drywall. The drywall installer then simply slides the drywall into the FREE HAND tool to support the weight of the drywall while it is being secured with screws or nails.

Though FREE HAND is low tech it appears to be very effective and low cost. The developer and manufacture, Quality Tool, advertise the product on their website for $8.95 plus S/H.

The next time you plan on hanging sheetrock, check this product out. It could save you time, money and a sore neck and back.

To learn more about FREE HAND visit www.freehand2000.com


The Builder (Mark J. Donovan)

Home Improvement Projects for the New Year

Happy New Year!

I hope you enjoyed the holidays and had some quality rest and relaxation. I know I did. I also spent some time contemplating my new year resolutions. My wife would probably classify the effort as more like planning my new year home projects, and she is probably more accurate, but no matter. Planning and setting goals are always a good thing to do at the start of a new year, regardless of what they are.

On the top of my list of new year resolutions (a.k.a. home improvement projects) is re-shingling the roof. It is followed by re-siding the home with vinyl siding. I am still contemplating this idea, as I have never been a big fan of vinyl, but after years of painting I am getting more wetted to the idea of vinyl. This may be the year I break down.

Third on my new years resolution list is replacing a couple of all wood windows with vinyl clad windows. I did this on a number of other windows on my home already, and have been thrilled with the look and performance of them.

In addition to my top three resolutions, I have a number of other items that I am also still contemplating for 2006. They include: installing a Hot Tub, re-surfacing a deck, and landscaping.

Over the next week I will sharpen my pencil and cost out each of the "resolutions" and try to maximize the resolutions with the allowed budget.

I know 2006 is already shaping up to be an exciting year in our home. I hope it is the same for you.

Happy New Year,

Publisher and Editor of www.homeaddition.blogspot.com and www.homeadditionplus.com,

Mark Donovan