by Anawalt Lumber | Feb 25, 2025 | Tools, Home Repair
The ancient Egyptians drilled deep holes into limestone and granite, leaving Egyptologists to puzzle over how they did it. Today, drilling is more common and less mysterious. Every DIYer has a drill — or several — in the garage and a complement of specialized drill...
by Anawalt Lumber | Feb 24, 2025 | Tools, Home Repair
The Bertha Tunnel Boring Machine dug the SR 99 tunnel in Seattle and measured a massive 57.5 feet in diameter and 326 feet long. Its custom cutter head cost over $80 million. Though less impressive, the drill bits we’ll discuss in this blog do essentially the...
by Anawalt Lumber | Jan 25, 2025 | Home Repair, Home Improvement
The Los Angeles County wildfires of January 2025 devastated Altadena and the Palisades, destroyed over 15,000 structures, and caused more than two dozen fatalities. Thousands of residents were left homeless. LA County entered a state of shock. Even the...
by Anawalt Lumber | Jan 16, 2025 | Paint, Home Improvement, Home Repair, Tools
House paint isn’t cheap, so why would you skimp on your paintbrushes? Professional painters know that the quality of the brush makes a huge difference. They also know that the cheapest brush is sometimes the best for the job. Say what? That’s right — for...
by Anawalt Lumber | Jan 13, 2025 | Home Repair, Home Improvement
Water damage can compromise your home’s structural integrity, promote mold growth, and lead to expensive repairs. Small leaks in your roof may manifest as dark spots on your ceiling, bulging paint or drywall, or water stains. They never go away on their own...
by Anawalt Lumber | Dec 31, 2024 | Home Improvement, Home Repair
An asphalt driveway will last between 15 and 30 years. A concrete driveway may last 20 to 50 years, with an average expectancy of about 30 years. Climate, use, maintenance, and installation quality significantly impact driveway lifespan. You can’t control the...
