Hi! I’m Blair Gilbert, a.k.a.
MR. HARDWARE
As a third-generation hardware store owner, licensed builder, and finish carpenter, my mission is to help you “do it right the first time!” On this site, I share expert home and yard DIY advice in over 250 articles and videos. Feel free to dive in!
Latest Articles
- Solar Batteries – Electricity for Home and Business – Matt Estes of Oak Electric (2/11/2025)
Here is some general information about solar panels, batteries, installation and costs.
Matt Estes, Oak Electric – solar.matt.estes@gmail.com – 248-508-0339.
More New Articles
- Cutting Steel with A Circular Saw & Angle Grinder to Build a Steel Deck (1/20/2025) - Cutting steel with a circular saw and angle grinder to building my steel deck was easy enough. I could have used: https://youtu.be/ZM2U5O57dxI 1. Angle grinder, or hand grinder, is a great metal cutting… ...read more
- Drill Out a Loose Spinning Pop Rivet Easy (12/30/2024) - A spinning pop rivet can be frustrating. https://youtu.be/Vd3YHc5Edsk 1. Drill – angle the drill bit against the side of the rivet head so friction doesn’t allow the rivet to spin. 2. Drill and… ...read more
- Check Your Level for Accuracy, Easy – Build Projects with Confidence (12/9/2024) - Confirm the level is true horzontal and vertical for accuracy and adjust for variances. It's important to check the level on both the horizontal and vertical vials. If you suspect your level is… ...read more
- Save Damaged Rotten Wood – Stabilize with Wood Hardener, Fill with Bondo (11/18/2024) - You can save and restore important pieces, like window ledges, from rotten wood by using a wood hardener, PC-Petrifier Wood Hardener, and bondo. https://youtu.be/JE5HUCtGU2U The PC Products 16 oz. PC-Petrifier Wood Hardener can… ...read more
- Older Faucet Leaking at Handle – Adjust Handle or Tighten Loose Packing Nut (10/28/2024) - On older faucets that are leaking at the handle, there is a packing nut under the handle that wears out over time. https://youtu.be/oezLDzHB2qc To tighten this packing nut, use an adjustable wrench to… ...read more