Q: I want to install a waist-high railing between the exterior wall of my home and a column on my front porch. The railing has holes at the bottom so that it can be mounted into the concrete, but ...

For Making Holes in Concrete, Get Metabo HPT’s MultiVolt Rotary Hammer Drill Few tools are better for the task while being easy to use. By Bradley Ford Published: Mar 04, 2022 5:00 PM EST ...

But, if you know exactly what you’re using your bit for, like drilling a pilot hole in a concrete wall, and don’t have the need or budget for a full set, masonry drill bits can be purchased ...

A few tips for concrete core drill selection and best practices for contractors who are drilling holes in concrete. Rebecca Wasieleski. Jun 26, 2013.

Drill the depth of the hole a minimum of 1/2” deeper than concrete wedge anchor will penetrate, or 1/2” deeper than the minimum depth of embedment. Using a wire brush, compressed air or vacuum ...

Q: Could you please help me with suggestions on how to fix the concrete porch outside our house? I can't afford to get a new one right now, but right where you step, not on the actual step itself ...

Concrete porch do's and don'ts / Water is a major factor in most repairs By Bill Burnett, Kevin Burnett June 18, 2005 Q: I've seen a few concrete porches with stucco exteriors being rebuilt around ...

Running the drill motor only when the bit is tight against the concrete and drilling into the slab will help prevent breakage. Ensuring the motor is shut off when exiting a hole and moving to the next ...

No matter which trade you're in, eventually you're going to tackle a project that requires fastening to bricks, blocks or solid concrete. There are dozens of specialty masonry fasteners on the market ...