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How to Sharpen a Block Plane
Associate editor Patrick McCombe shows how he tunes up an old plane or preps a new plane for its first use
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How to Bend Copper Chimney Flashing
1 commentRoofing project manager Dyami Plotke demonstrates how to fabricate complex pieces of flashing with a sheet-metal brake and describes the various pieces needed to make a chimney-to-roof connection watertight
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How To Install an Exterior Doorknob in a New Door
6 commentsYou may be nervous about drilling the proper holes for that new lock set or door handle, but it's not as difficult as it looks
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How to Air-Seal Doors and Windows with a Spray-Foam Gun
4 commentsRemodeling contractor Mike Sloggatt demonstrates how to use a professional spray-sealant gun to make this patio door (or any door) more energy efficient
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How to Remove an Old Bathroom Sink
3 commentsVeteran plumber Mike Lombardi makes quick work of disconnecting this sink's water and drain pipes as part of our Project House bathroom remodel
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How to Remove an Old Bathtub
15 commentsGet that cast-iron tub out of your bathroom with nothing more than a reciprocating saw, a screwdriver, and a moving blanket
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How to Remove a Toilet
4 commentsPlumber Mike Lombardi demonstrates how to make this dirty remodeling job a little easier
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How to Choose a Replacement Window
1 commentShould you order a custom-sized insert or a full-frame replacement window? Veteran remodeler Mike Sloggatt shares the info you need to make the best decision for your project
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How to Choose and Mix Setting Type Joint Compound
3 commentsIf you need to get a drywall-taping job done quickly, this is the compound for you
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How to Choose and Mix Ready Mix Joint Compound
3 commentsReady mix Joint Compound comes in a variety of formulas including all purpose, lightweight and with dust control.In this Building Skill we're going to talk about ready mix mud and I'll show you how...
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
12 commentsPainter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding.
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How To Fill Nail Holes and Paint PVC Trim
6 commentsPainter Jim Lacey shares some tips for filling nail holes and painting exterior PVC trim.
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Video: How To Prime Cedar Siding To Control Bleeding Tannins and Other Staining Problems
2 commentsPainter Jim Lacey shares some tips for covering the inevitable blemishes on cedar shingles
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How To Use a Japanese-Style Pull Saw
5 commentsAn extrathin blade makes this saw great for any time you need to make a precise, easily guided cut in a piece of wood.
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How to Trim a Hollow-Core Door to Height
6 commentsBuilder Rick Arnold demonstrates how to make a clean cut and how to add blocking to fill the hole you've just made in the bottom of the hollow door.
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Framing Rough Openings for Prehung Doors
11 commentsShims are unecessary by employing these simple tips while setting trimmers.
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Framing Basics: 3 Simple Tips for Framing a Wall
Learn a few quick tips to frame any wall perfectly and quickly.
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Simple Steps for Window- and Door-Framing Layout
1 commentLearn a few measuring shortcuts that make accurate rough-opening layouts a snap
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Framing Basics: 3 Tips for Laying Out Wall Plates
4 commentsLarry Haun and Scott Grice share some basic techniques and show off some unique tools in the latest edition of our framing-skills miniseries
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Framing Basics: 6 Tips for Spreading Wall Plates on a Subfloor
1 commentFramers Larry Haun and Scott Grice demonstrate how to efficiently lay down, cut to length, and tack down wall plates before assembling new walls
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How to Paint Fiber-Cement Siding
Painter Jim Lacey shares some tips for caulking and painting fiber-cement siding. read more
