Like many of you, I also grew up trying my hand at building things.

Whether this is the year you're purchasing new equipment or you have a machine that has been sitting through the winter and needs some attention, here are the seven steps for keeping your machinery in top shape year-round.

Whether you're doing a simple install or something more elaborate, or just reweaving a corner or replacing a few shingles in the body of an existing wall, there are a few simple steps and techniques I've learned that might help make your next project a success.