15 May

FastenMaster’s BACK Line Drywall Fasteners For New Installation Or Drywall Repair

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FastenMaster BACK LineThe right tools can make a project easier, more time efficient, and more enjoyable. When it comes to drywalling, the FastenMaster BACK Line has the right tools–whether it’s hanging a room of drywall, patching a large hole, or fixing a recurring crack.

The BACK Line consists of four products with specialized functions.

  • CornerBACK – Reduces nailing and helps create straight corners using only two studs.
  • FramerBACK – Helps with straight corners but also great for hanging ceilings and preventing ceiling cracking.
  • InstaBACK – Makes patch repair for large holes easy and helps create better butt joints.
  • InvisiBACK – Repair cracks less than four feet long without extracting an entire sheet of drywall.

If you’ve had experience with drywalling, you’ll immediately recognize these fasteners as superior, time-saving products. Anything that eliminates deadwood nailers is a good thing!

If you’re a first-timer, you might not notice the time-saving benefits, but you will appreciate the reduced nailing and easier framing these products enable. (Just take a look at your ceiling and see if you notice any quarter-sized indentations–you probably will–that’s why reduced nailing is a good thing!)

Whether you’re a first-timer or a pro…whether you’re drywalling a room, an entire building, or just fixing a crack or a hole…the FastenMaster BACK Line has time and material saving products that help you do a better job.

That’s why you’ll find the drywall fasteners available now at DIY Home Center.

7 May

Available Now: Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim

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Cortex for Trim

Cortex for Trim

It’s easy for trim to dry rot–even if you paint and maintain it. That’s why many people are replacing their wood trim with PVC, a longer lasting, more durable material that requires less maintenance. But if you’re using standard fastening methods, like using trim nails, you’re costing yourself extra, unnecessary work.

Trim nails set below the surface and you need more of them because they’re not strong. Because they are set below the surface, you’ll want to use a filler to make the surface flat. Then you need to sand the surface–and probably do some painting after that. It kind of defeats the purpose of using low maintenance PVC trim!

That’s why the Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim works great.

The Cortex Hidden Fastening System for PVC Trim comes with a screw that creates a perfect hole in the PVC. After screwing in the screw, you use the setting tool to set the screw below the surface. Next you use a plug which is made from the same material as the trim and fits snugly in the additional space created by setting the screw below the surface. After pounding in the plug with a hammer, the fastener location is barely noticeable.

You only need to install two fasteners every 16 inches on center, and two at every joint–or as recommended by the manufacturer.

This system makes working with low maintenance PVC trim quick and straightforward. You’ll enjoy appreciating your attractive trim–without having to carve time out of your busy schedule to maintain it–for years to come.

The Cortex Hidden Fastener System for PVC Trim is available now at DIY Home Center.

26 Apr

Grow Your Garden with Gronomics This Year

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GronomicsIf you’re not a gardener already, one look at Gronomics gardening products might change your mind. And if you are a gardener, well, then you’re sure to love Gronomics–it’s high quality, classy, AND functional.

Gronomics makes raised garden beds, modular garden beds, elevated garden beds, and vertical gardening systems that give you excellent options for whatever growing scenario you might encounter in your yard.

For a small plot of land which needs to make efficient use of space, check out the Gronomics Vertical Garden System. You’ll save on soil, use less water, and discourage weeds. If you hook up their irrigation system–and get a timer–you’ll have a low maintenance, high yield garden.

A Gronomics raised garden bed works perfectly in most suburban yards. For a new gardener, the 48x48x6.5 Rustic Raised Garden Bed is a perfect start. You’ll enjoy fresh vegetables while working on developing a green thumb. Larger models, such as the 48x95x13, give you plenty of growing space for a season of healthy eating.

Getting Gronomics isn’t like buying furniture where you have to review a parts list and crawl around on the floor for an hour to assemble. Gronomics assembles quickly and easily. In fact, you can leave your tools in the garage–the boards just slip together. Put it this way: you’ll want to make sure you have your soil and seeds ready to go.

If you’re among the many people concerned about food quality, soil quality, and pesticide use, then you know that having your own garden is a great investment in your health and well-being. With many great gardening products, high quality design, and easy assembly, we think Gronomics is a great investment for your garden. Check out our selection of Gronomics at DIY Home Center.

15 Apr

Polywood MOD Furniture Captures Comfort and Style for Your Outdoor Space

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POLYWOOD MOD

POLYWOOD MOD

The modern look is sleek and uncluttered, offering an appealing simplicity that can shift the focus from furniture to family and friends, creating an enjoyable and memorable outdoor space. You can create this style for your outdoor area with the Polywood MOD collection.The Polywood MOD collection captures the essence of the modern look, without sacrificing comfort. Vibrant colors like lemon, sunset red, and tangerine liven up your outdoor area–and with even more colors available, the MOD collection can fit in with an existing color scheme.

With benches, armchairs, dining tables, counter tables, and bar tables,we think the Polywood MOD collection will let you configure a patio, screened-in porch, deck, and more in the style which suits the way you entertain.

For example, two Polywood MOD benches go perfectly with the 36”x73” table–add two armchairs and you have an attracting seating arrangement for at least six people, making a great configuration for a family or a couples evening with your closest friends. Two dining chairs and a counter table supporting two glasses of wine could be a perfect way to end a work-filled day. The possibilities are numerous.

Polywood is known for using recycled material, especially milk jugs, to create durable and sustainable furniture solutions. Polywood’s furniture offers the weight and feel of real wood and the longevity of high-density polyethylene (HDPE). They offer a 20 year guarantee for residential use, making their products a true investment that stand the test of time.

The Polywood MOD collection is attractive, comfortable, and easy to maintain–and it’s available now at DIY Home Center.

18 Mar

Polywood Coastal Furniture is Here — Relax in Comfort and Style!

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POLYWOOD Coastal Collection

POLYWOOD Coastal Collection

If relaxed, casual, and carefree are words that you want to use to describe your outdoor area, consider the Polywood Coastal Collection. One look at the chairs in this collection and we think you’ll be hard-pressed not to imagine yourself in flip flops enjoying a balmy summer breeze on your deck or patio.

The Polywood Coastal Collection offers sturdy chairs that conform to your body and provide firm back support. These chairs feature a white sling fabric that dries quickly, is tear and mildew resistant, and blends perfectly with the seven colors that the Coastal Collection comes in. A benefit of the sling fabric is that prevents you from taking the chair with you as you get up–no sticking to furniture on hot summer days with this collection!

Whether you’re sitting at a bar, a counter, or a table–or just sitting–the Coastal Collection offers chairs to fit the needs of your outdoor space. If you need a little extra height, counter chairs and bar chairs give it to you. For a traditional height dining table, the dining chair is just right. If you’re space-conscious, the Coastal Folding Chair folds up and stands upright, enabling it to be conveniently stored in a basement or garage for the winter.

Polywood’s furniture is an environmentally conscious choice. The lumber is 90% recycled plastic which is cleaned to a high purity level by Polywood. Along with being environmentally conscious, the product performs. It’s stylish, comfortable, and built to last–and the company shows their confidence by offering a 20 year warranty when their products are used residentially.

We think it’s pretty easy to imagine the aroma of burgers, hot dogs, and maybe even kabobs wafting into your nostrils while you’re seated on one of these comfy and stylish Coastal Collection chairs. They’ll make a great addition to your deck or patio–and that’s why we’re excited to offer the Polywood Coastal Collection at DIY Home Center.

4 Mar

Star Drive Screws Make Projects Easier

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Star Drive Wood Screws

Star Drive Wood Screws

Seasoned pros frequently advise that “you gotta have the right tools for the job.” It’s true–the right tools make all the difference–and that’s why we recommend star drive screws. Simply put, they’re the right tool for the job.

The first thing you’ll notice is how much easier star drive screws drive. If you’ve ever stripped a screw head (who hasn’t), or you’ve had the screwdriver or drill slip off the screw, you’ll appreciate how star drive screws handle more torque than ordinary screws and how your screwdriver or drill practically locks into place on the screwhead.

The next thing you’ll notice is how much easier it is to remove star drive screws. If you’ve ever tried unscrew something and realized that you’re just stripping the screw, you know how frustrating regular screws can be. That’s when you’ll be glad you used star drive screws because of the increased torque they can handle without stripping.

You can imagine how much easier a bigger project is without experiencing the problems that come with regular screws. That’s why it shouldn’t be surprising that increasing numbers of professional deck builders and woodworkers are using star drive screws for their projects.

If you’re tired of the problems with regular screws, make the switch to star drive, and check out our large selection at DIY Home Center.

20 Feb

VegTrug Planters Make Raised Gardening Easy

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We’ve written about using Timber Hex or the M Brace to create your own raised garden bed–but perhaps that is a little too ambitious for someone just starting out. That’s where the VegTrug comes in–not only is it perfect for someone getting started with gardening, it’s also great for those with limited space, or for gardening pros who don’t want to kneel and bend over to garden.

Vegtrug

Vegtrug


A trug is a shallow oblong basket made of strips of wood which has traditionally been used for carrying flowers or produce. A veg–well a veg is short for vegetable which is what you’ll be enjoying once you assemble your VegTrug and plant some produce.

Speaking of assembly, the VegTrug assembles easily, relying on cutouts in the wood, an intuitive assembly process, and easy-to-follow online videos that show you how. It’s so easy, in fact, that you better make sure you plan to have your compost, soil, and seeds ready to go when your VegTrug is delivered.

The advantages to the VegTrug are many:

  • No more bending or kneeling to work on your garden
  • The height keeps bunnies away from your produce
  • Work well in small spaces
  • Great for kids, the elderly–and anyone who loves to garden
  • Perfect for those just getting started gardening
  • They have an undeniable coolness factor (guaranteed to impress the Joneses)

There are various VegTrug sizes depending on your level of ambition, the space you have, and how much you want to grow. The mini gives you roughly 30” x 30” of gardening space. This scales all the way to the large which gives you roughly 30” x 80” of growing space. Each VegTrug comes with a liner and has optional accessories like a cover which can help you extend your growing season and protect your plants from insects and flies.

Just imagine making a pizza and then heading out to your VegTrug and grabbing some basil for some great seasoning. Or use the basil to make your own pesto! How about growing some mint for some refreshing mint mojitos during those hot summer months? And those are just herbs–you could grow cauliflower, beets, lettuce, green peppers, tomatoes, carrots, peas, and the list goes on. Your summer salads have never tasted better!

We can’t think of a more fun and exciting way to start gardening or to add some extra gardening space. Get the whole family involved, grow your own food, eat healthier, and have fun in the process!

Now’s the time to get your own VegTrug and plan for a full season of good eating.   The VegTrug is available now at DIY Home Center.

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