Tools that aren't in use should be returned to their proper storage area. Children, in particular, have a tendency to pick up tools that have been left around the house. Whenever possible, put a tarp or a sheet down across any work area, and be sure to sweep the perimeter surrounding that tarp at the end of every night.
You may also want to quadrant off any work area with a rope or traffic cones to deter any would-be trespassers from stepping inside. Tools have been in existence ever since early hominids developed the capacity for using their hands.
While some of these tools were rudimentary e. Archaeologists recently discovered a hand ax in Ethiopia, for example, that dated back more than two million years. Tools played a critical role in evolution, particularly in a human being's ability to defend him- or herself from being preyed upon by much larger - and more powerful - threats.
Over the course of centuries, slings became bows and spears became arrows. Fire provided the ability to heat and shape metal. As a result, humans became the hunters as opposed to the hunted, capable of maintaining a well-rounded diet composed of meats and plants and fats. During the ancient civilizations of Rome, Greece, China, and Egypt, tools allowed for the creation of waterways, water wheels, temples, houses, roadways, and even instruments of war.
Julius Caesar infamously used skilled labor and a pile driver to build the first two bridges ever to span the Rhine River - a strategic maneuver that enabled the Romans to occupy Gaul, while extending their imperial reach across the Germanian border. Up and through the Middle Ages, tools provided the means for men and women to develop a livelihood by becoming artisans, engineers, metal workers , and craftsmen. Tools provided the impetus for the Industrial Revolution, an era which, in turn, gave rise to colossal machines and mass production.
During World War II, an unprecedented number of women were enlisted to help build ships and other complex machinery across the United States and Europe. The success of these efforts eventually contributed to redefining the role of women , confirming that females had always possessed the ability to excel at manual labor and other blue-collar jobs. Today, a lot of manufacturing jobs have given way to automated processes, and basic tools have given way to power tools. And yet despite this, any type of skilled labor is largely dependent on the use of elementary tools.
As an employee or a business owner, you can't get by without them. After completing her degree, she began writing and editing copy for a host of high-traffic e-commerce websites. Her areas of expertise include the beauty, style, pet, and home products categories, and she has plenty of experience covering literature and art, too. Her personal interests in crafting and decorating inform her writing and -- she hopes -- add a good bit of insight to her work.
Outside of copywriting, she is a reporter and columnist at a Los Angeles community newspaper and is currently pursuing a master of fine arts in creative writing. Ezvid Wiki Reviews Tools. The 10 Best Women's Tool Sets. Werktough Ladycraft. Seven-ounce claw hammer Weighs just over six pounds Batteries included. Scuddles Gardening. Comes with durable gloves Spray bottle included Tote is washable heavy-gauge cotton.
Bag has 22 pockets Comes with push pins Hex keys in sae and metric sizes. Editor's Notes October 22, As we've mentioned a couple of times, the pink factor typically doesn't indicate much the exception being when the tools have been resized for smaller hands. Special Honors Blue Ridge Tools Piece Those looking for a set that travels well will appreciate this durable option.
In the fall of , the company launched a Mobile Training Tour that visited 41 cities in 24 states to develop its trainer network. These in-home workshops provide pleasant company, product education and entertaining tool demonstrations.
Tomboy Tools makes a complete line of hand tools and recently introduced their first power tool, a drill driver co-branded by Porter Cable. They offer a number of different tool collections, garden tools, accessories, branded apparel and gifts, and their book, The Tomboy Tools Guide to Home Improvement.
They have an automotive kit in the works for release this year. Their website, www. Another new start-up is Barbara K! Solutions for Women. Barbara Kavovit began her construction career by standing outside a shopping center handing out business cards, looking for contracting jobs. After the September 11th terrorist attacks, business slowed, and she noticed people were spending more time close to home and more money on home improvement.
She looked to her own experience for her next direction. And not just DIYers, but every woman needs a hammer and screwdriver. She set her sights on eliminating that fear. I want to empower women to take on their own repairs.
My intention is to be the leader in product development. I see myself as a precedent-setter, a trend starter in products that help women improve their lives.
Barbara K! Her website, www. Barbara K products are also available through many retailers. Facebook Twitter Youtube Pinterest. More from EHT:. Girl Power: Tools for Women. With a crop of new role models on popular home-improvement television shows, women who do it themselves welcome the arrival of tools designed with them in mind. This one has a beefier end hook that grips corners better than smaller tapes.
Keep your growing collection of tools organized around an inexpensive five-gallon bucket where everything is in view. This model from Rugged Tools offers a total of 64 fabric pockets. This combo kit offers two popular tools at a rock-bottom price. A level is a must-have tool for hanging pictures, installing cabinets, or laying a patio. This model features a continuous edge and shock-resistant end caps.
The five-cubic-foot poly tub on this wheelbarrow can carry compost, soil, mulch, and more with ease. This stud finder can scan at different depths for different materials, including metal, pipes, and live wire. A good socket set with a ratcheting handle speeds up the assembly process for anything held together with nuts and bolts.
This kit includes 40 sockets of different sizes and bonuses, such as an extension bar, spark plug socket, adapter, and carrying case. Strapped to your hip or tossed into your glove box, a good multitool keeps knives, pliers, screwdrivers, and other tools close at hand.
This pocket-sized model includes 14 tools and comes with a nylon carrying pouch. Installing crown molding is much easier when you can shoot nails rather than hammer them.
It even doubles as a pencil sharpener in a pinch. From deck-building to finish carpentry, the key to neat finish work is the accurate cut that a miter saw delivers. This inch, single-bevel miter saw has 14 positive stops and a tall sliding fence. Leave behind the chalk-line dust. When installing kitchen cabinets and bookcases, you can set plumb and level lines instantly with the push of a button on this laser level.
The workhorse of any garage workshop is an accurate table saw that can handle lengthwise rip cuts. This inch table saw comes with a rolling stand for easy setup and breakdown. Worm drives weigh a bit more than sidewinder saws, but they can handle heavy-duty jobs. This 7.
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