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Construction bulldozers, or dozers, are built tough, like the terrain they’re designed to handle. But they still need attention now and then. Regular preventive dozer maintenance...

Ride-on or walk-behind, a trencher is the machine you need for digging a basic utility trench. But you can dig yourself into some downtime if you don’t maintain the machine...

What could possibly go wrong when you’re spraying water with a force of 4,000 pounds per square inch of pressure? If you’re not careful, plenty. That’s why, whether you’re a...

When it comes to smoothing wood, choosing the best tool for the job is the first step in getting the results you want. The main wood smoothing tools at your disposal are sandpaper...

Many contractors in northern climates stick to inside work during winter because digging and pouring a foundation can be hopeless if large areas of ground are frozen. In addition...

Excavators, which can weigh up to 84,000 pounds, are the behemoths of construction sites and deliver maximum digging power. But their smaller siblings, mini excavators, make up for...

Need to grind paint off concrete, grind glue off concrete or grind down high spots? Learn how to use a concrete grinder. This handy machine features horizontally rotating discs...

Sandblasting, also known as abrasive blasting, directs highly pressurized air and an abrasive material, such as sand, glass or plastic, onto concrete or another hard surface to...

Need to do some aggressive surface prep? If you need to shave off a lot of material, it’s time to learn how to scarify concrete.

Tool tracking is a challenge when you have utility crews operating out of a bucket truck in the field. Electricians, linemen and other craft workers are focused on getting the job...