Bosch’s 5 tips on getting started with home improvement

There is nothing I find more daunting than home improvement, especially since I’m just a tech and motoring enthusiast. Whether you live in a humble condo or in an expansive mansion, home improvement is something we all have to go through in our lives. Our inevitable question is, “How do we start changing our homes for the better?” To go along with a string of new power tools, Bosch shares its five beginner-friendly tips to get you started on that path to a better home.

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Tip 1. Set a clear and realistic objective.

Your first step is to set what you expect from your little DIY project. Set a definite scope, a clear budget, and a feasible timeline for your project. The last thing you need to have a mess of construction where you can’t afford it.

For this tip, take a gander at Bosch’s budget-friendly power couple of professional drills. The GBM 320 and GBM 350 Professional Rotary Drills are both handy and efficient to take various working demands from small repairs to big interior constructions. The GBM 320 has the shortest body and the lightest weight that enable speedy and precise drilling. The GBM 350 on the other hand is designed to take tougher jobs and is the ideal tool for narrow spaces. Both provide the comfort one-handed operation due to its in-line design. The GBM 320 retails for P1,895 while the GBM 350 retails for P2,095.

Tip 2. Do your research.

Don’t forget to canvass for prices and availability, search for the best sources, study architectural and interior design styles, and investigate quality.

The GSB 550 Professional Impact Drill is robust and boasts of 550W of motor that allows you to blitz through heavier workloads. Despite the bigger form, it is slim and compact, which makes it easy to drill concrete or wooden walls located in tight areas. It helps you accomplish the job easier thanks to its fast switching modes for quick-access drilling via the two-way impact selector switches. Best of all, it just retails for P2,795.

Meanwhile, the GWS 060 Professional Grinder has high durability and maximum safety due to its burst proof guard and two-motion switch. Its easy operation and safety functions make it the perfect equipment for rendering metal or stone projects, refurbishing old furniture or renovating the family den. It retails for just P1,995.

Tip 3. Get experienced partners.

It seems like a cop-out to suggest that you just get experienced partners when you’re just a beginner. But if you’re a beginner, it’s useful to have an expert nearby especially for difficult power tools that need experienced hands.

Also, in construction, time is money. Literally. The faster you can get a project done, the lower your cost is going to be. Power tools that help speed up your completion time are going to lower your total costs. Plus, cordless ones can also help you save on electricity.

The GSH 500 Professional Demolition Hammer is perfect for waterproofing, renovating, and demolition. A fast and effective chipping specialist, you can chisel the concrete with ease because of the improved armature shaft and optimized motor. It is enclosed in durable housing that ensures better impact force, and has an integrated dust protection cap which guarantees extended tool lifetime. It retails for P10,895.

The GWS 2000 Professional Large Angle Grinder cuts through materials that manual tools can’t. Its 2,000W motor is supplemented by the 180mm disc. It retails for P5,995.

Tip 4. Be involved.

Even if you have professionals doing the dirty work, it’s still essential to get yourself involved with the project. You wouldn’t want shoddy work done all because you didn’t supervise your partners well enough. Plus, getting involved with the project may increase your knowledge and experience with home improvement. You should consider investing in your own tools.

Cutting the thickest iron or steel will no longer be a burden with GCO 200 Professional Cut-off Saw. It’s larger base and rubber feet provide optimum support that minimizes wobbling and maximizes user protection. Thanks to its machining finish compression spring and 2,000W motor, you can efficiently cut hard metals in a breeze whether guided by a skilled professional or by yourself. It retails for P6,995.

If you’re always on-the-go, the GSR 1080-2 Li Professional Cordless Drill Driver is the ultimate companion. This cordless drill driver is powered by a Li-Ion battery—the best one for any cordless power tool. With Li-Ion’s Electronic Cell Protection (ECP) technology, the GSR Cordless Drill driver can run for a long time without overheating, overloading, and deep discharge. It retails for P5,495.

Tip 5. Get the guidelines on maintenance after the project.

Years after your DIY project finishes, the last thing you want is for it to collapse into ruin because you didn’t take good care of it. Make sure you do a project turn-over from your partners after. These should include instructions on care. For example, you should know how to clean your newly installed aircon, inspect your vents, etc.

The GSB 550 Professional Impact Drill is robust and boasts of 550W of motor that allows you to blitz through heavier workloads. Despite the bigger form, it is slim and compact, which makes it easy to drill concrete or widen walls located in tight areas. It helps you accomplish the job easier thanks to its fast switching modes for quick-access drilling via the two-way impact selector switches. It retails for P2,795.

Meanwhile the GSB 120 Cordless Impact Drill is a cordless version that can save you both time and electricity. It retails for P5,495.