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I'm so handy!

Chad the Handyman.....hmm......?? We had a GREAT laugh! We hope you will enjoy the silliness as much as we did. Remember, all of our techinicians are trained and tested to professionally handle all of your repair needs. We have the experience and contractors license...

Who said mud walls are just for up North?

During the summer in Florida it can rain up to 5" in certain areas around the time when everyone is coming home. How you do you keep your house from collecting mud? How about a mud wall! Mud walls/rooms are great for keeping all of your wet, muddy gear in one area....

Summer Maintenance List

Summer home maintenance is vital in helping keep your home cool in these hot humid months. From HVAC filters, to checking all of your doors and windows. Keep your most expensive investment in pristine condition to allow for a smooth re-sale transaction. The more...

Fresh new face

See the face behind the phone! Please help us in welcoming our newest team member, Alexandra. She is a Florida native from right here in Fort Myers! She spends her time off with her 11 year old. They like to fish, go to the beach and explore pretty much anything...

Rainy season doesn't end until September

Are your windows leaking? We can help! When a window leaks or has a moisture problem due to condensation, moisture can build up and begin to rot the window and areas around it. This is often first noticed on the window sill and threshold. If left long enough, it could...

Tax free weekend is here!

August 3rd to August 5th Don't forget to stock up! We're counting down the days until school starts! Click the link below for some more information. Everything you need to know!

22 Summer Bucket List Items

  Summertime is full of joy -- from school ending, to family reunions, and even long vacations. If you're busy like Chad, you need reminders to stop and soak it up before the season ends. Chad found a list of 22 Summer Bucket List items you'll want to check off...

Passionate about protection

Why are we so passionate about protection? When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are doing just that. Here’s why: When a general contractor takes on a job, they’ll hand off...

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Renovation Ready?

HomeWorks Construction & Design is a division of Chad The Handyman that specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels and updates, as well as commercial build-outs. You can expect the same customer service and attention to detail you have grown accustomed to with...

Antique Tools

by | Aug 8, 2013 | Blog

Tools have been around since the start of mankind. They may have been perishable or any accessible object that could help do something that humans are physically unable to do themselves; like cut wood, smash hard items, or carve out stone. They may have started out as branches, random stones, or animal bones, but eventually man’s hunting and gathering skills evolved, so did his tools.
Cutting tools, such as the knife, scythe or sickle, are wedge-shaped implements that produce a shearing force along a narrow face. Ideally, the edge of the tool needs to be harder than the material being cut or else the blade will become dulled with repeated use. But even resilient tools will require periodic sharpening, which is the process of removing deformation wear from the edge. Other examples of cutting tools include gouges and drill bits. Here is a fascinating picture of a historical knife made from stone. When compared to the modern knife, its apparent how far we have come.

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Tools used to measuring and calculating were developed much later after cutting tools and the wheel. The level, for example helps keep things plumb and level when constructing anything from a large building, to a child’s chair. Keeping things in line is very important to make sure it will function properly, and safely. If cabinets are not level, for example. dishes can fall out and hurt someone. Or if a building is not plumb, things can go awry when trying to construct the top floor and everything is tilted. Accuracy is of the utmost importance.

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I'm so handy!

Chad the Handyman.....hmm......?? We had a GREAT laugh! We hope you will enjoy the silliness as much as we did. Remember, all of our techinicians are trained and tested to professionally handle all of your repair needs. We have the experience and contractors license...

Who said mud walls are just for up North?

During the summer in Florida it can rain up to 5" in certain areas around the time when everyone is coming home. How you do you keep your house from collecting mud? How about a mud wall! Mud walls/rooms are great for keeping all of your wet, muddy gear in one area....

Summer Maintenance List

Summer home maintenance is vital in helping keep your home cool in these hot humid months. From HVAC filters, to checking all of your doors and windows. Keep your most expensive investment in pristine condition to allow for a smooth re-sale transaction. The more...

Fresh new face

See the face behind the phone! Please help us in welcoming our newest team member, Alexandra. She is a Florida native from right here in Fort Myers! She spends her time off with her 11 year old. They like to fish, go to the beach and explore pretty much anything...

Rainy season doesn't end until September

Are your windows leaking? We can help! When a window leaks or has a moisture problem due to condensation, moisture can build up and begin to rot the window and areas around it. This is often first noticed on the window sill and threshold. If left long enough, it could...

Tax free weekend is here!

August 3rd to August 5th Don't forget to stock up! We're counting down the days until school starts! Click the link below for some more information. Everything you need to know!

22 Summer Bucket List Items

  Summertime is full of joy -- from school ending, to family reunions, and even long vacations. If you're busy like Chad, you need reminders to stop and soak it up before the season ends. Chad found a list of 22 Summer Bucket List items you'll want to check off...

Passionate about protection

Why are we so passionate about protection? When you hire an unlicensed contractor to do work on your property, or you fail to secure the necessary permits for that work, you are doing just that. Here’s why: When a general contractor takes on a job, they’ll hand off...

Missing the funny?

If you're not signed up for Chad's Too Funny Tuesday weekly mailing, you are missing out on little beauties like this one. Don't put off being the cool kid in the office and sign up for his newsletter today!

Renovation Ready?

HomeWorks Construction & Design is a division of Chad The Handyman that specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels and updates, as well as commercial build-outs. You can expect the same customer service and attention to detail you have grown accustomed to with...