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
- Choose the Correct Brush for Cleaning – Acid Brush is Stiff and Soft (5/5/2025)
An acid brush is used cleaning. It will remove stains, mortar on brick, efflorescence, and other deposits from wood, concrete, and masonry surfaces.
The acid brush has stiff bristles of durable construction with a sturdy block for heavy-duty scrubbing. The bristles a soft, and can get into cracks and depressions for thorough cleaning.
More New Articles
- Best Wax to Speed-Drive Screws into Hard or Spliting Wood – Easy, Slick (4/14/2025) - This is useful when driving screws into hard or dense woods, or into material that is prone to splitting. The wax lubricates the screw threads into the wood. And using a Wax Ring… ...read more
- Clear Slow Disposal Sink Drain with Non-Acid Pipe Cleaner (3/24/2025) - Opening a Garbage Disposal Slow Drain Pipe, with No Damage to Gasket Seal, by Using a Non-Acid Enzyme Cleaner. https://youtu.be/f7K36AY1Q-8 If your garbage disposal is draining slowly, the problem is likely a clog… ...read more
- Toto Toilet Flappers – Red or Blue – Replacement Repair Fix (3/3/2025) - Replacing the flapper on a TOTO toilet, regardless of the red or blue color, is easy. https://youtu.be/EkFT8M3zNvU Turn off the water supply: Locate the shut-off valve behind the toilet and turn it clockwise… ...read more
- 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BWma77N9tQ&feature=youtu.be Matt Estes, Oak Electric - solar.matt.estes@gmail.com - 248-508-0339. ...read more
- 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