Hoists

Beam Stair
Make lifting heavy beams a breeze with a simple set of stairs.
Upward Expansion
Adding a third floor doesn't always mean on top of the second story
Clamp lift
For lifting light but bulky items to the roof, such as flashings, I use a locking C-clamp. I welded the ring from an eyebolt to the adjusting screw on the…
Drywall Lift
This portable and versatile homemade drywall hanger is capable of lifting sheets for ceiling application.
Hinged Cabinet Jacks
I am a cabinet installer and have been using a pair of the cabinet jacks shown in the drawing for years. They work better than an extra set of hands…
Installing Kitchen Cabinets Solo
Easily assemble and hang new kitchen cabinets by yourself with a few basic tools and some smart techniques.
Home Elevators
A residential elevator can reduce the price of your new home, and it'll do the heavy lifting if you can't.
Removing a Bearing Wall
Hide the new carrying beam in the ceiling, and they'll forget that wall ever existed.
Maneuvering a Bathtub
For a number of bathroom-remodeling projects, I have had to install new cast-iron tubs. The real challenge is to get the tub from the vertical position (when it’s maneuvered more…
Pneumatic-assist tub placement
On a recent job, we had to place a 400-lb. cast-iron tub into a tiled tub surround on the second floor of a house. To lessen the chance of crushed…

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