(NAPSA)—Whether your idea of a home improvementproject involves DIY construction or hanging pictures, there's onetoolthat saves time on these jobs and more—theself-leveling cross-linelaser. The highly functional cross-line laser projects bright horizontal and vertical laser lines against a surface to ensure straight and level placement. You can use a line laser for wall positioning or to simplify time-consumingtasks like hanging artwork orplacing holiday decorations. For example, if you wantto install a shelf the most important task is making sure it’s level. Some DTYers use a tape measure and a carpenter’s level for this project, but the accuracy can be spotty. However, with a self-leveling cross-line laser the light beams both horizontally and vertically to outline precise shelf placement that’s perfectly level. For an expertfinish, just double check that your lines are at the right height and wall location. That also goesforinstalling items like a wall sconce orlight fixture. Picture-Hanging Hints 1. Set your horizontalline at preferred height 2. Set verticalline to intersect at lower left cornerof picture frame 3. Measure distance from top of picture frame to hanging wire 4. Markpreferredlocation of hanging wire on wall 5. Locate nail or fastener on wall 6. Use laser to ensure pictureis level top and bottom. Any room orsurface where a straight orlevel line is required will benefit from A laserlevel can be a bright idea for just about any home improvement project. a self-leveling cross-linelaser. It’s easy to use, makes anyjob faster, offers extreme accuracy and can often mean you can polish off a two-person job by yourself. Just set the laser on a tripod or mounting device and you're ready for almost any project—from installing ceiling tile to precise chair rail placement. And if you comeacross great ideas on websiteslike Houzz.com or Pinterest, this device can help you build collages and other crafts that have a professional touch. One self-leveling cross-line laser that fits homeowner requirements is the Bosch GLL 30. It features a compact de- sign for easy movement around the home and projects easy-to-see cross lines at distances up to 30 ft. And it comes with a flexible mounting device with micro-fine adjustment that clamps on virtually any surface to project lines from every height or angle. It’s the tool you didn’t think you needed, but can’t do without. To learn morevisit Boschtools.com.
