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Asphalt-Shingle Cutting Guide
2 commentsHere is a little jig I made for cutting asphalt shingles for cut roof valleys
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Make a Simple Clamp for Perfect Miters
4 commentsConvert a spring clamp and two drywall screws into a strong miter clamp for assembling tight miter joints
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Submit your tip! Share what you know and help others to work smarter and faster.
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Spray Painting Screw Heads Without the Mess
4 commentsA no-mess, no-fuss approach to spray painting screw heads for use with cabinetry, fixtures, and other carpentry projects
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Reinflate Tubeless Tires on the Job Site
8 commentsGot a flat? Instead of heading to the nearest gas station, try this easy technique that saves time and money.
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Snap a Diagonal Chalkline
5 commentsDon't let your chalkline slip. Here's a tip for snapping diagonal lines on panels.
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Lose the Cap for your Pneumatic Nailer? Try This
6 commentsIf you've lost the cap for the nipple on your pneumatic nailer, but want to keep the dust from building up and clogging the air line, try this simple tip.
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Minimize Circular-Saw Tearout
This zero-clearance circular-saw base ensures the edges of your plywood cuts stay clean
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Pipe Clamp Hold Down for the Job Site
6 commentsThis smart solution for holding down lumber with a make-shift bench is sturdy and cheap
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Stack Cutting Lumber
5 commentsIf you need a number of studs or deck boards cut to the same length, this accurate, time saving trick is your solution
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Small Drywall Patch
11 commentsA simple and effective way of patching small holes in drywall or plaster is done without tape.
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Revive Old Caulk Tubes
11 commentsDoes throwing away an old, clogged caulk tube pain you? At five to ten bucks a pop it could. Here’s a way to revive old caulk tubs and even improve on the design.
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Fitting Coped Crown Molding
4 commentsWith this device, I am able to check my coping without climbing a ladder, and if it is not a good fit, I am able to see exactly where and how much material needs to be removed.
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An Efficient Way to Paint Doors
5 commentsThis simple setup uses a couple of sawhorses, some long screws, and a few pieces of plywood to make a spinner for supporting a door while it is painted.
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There's a Better Way: Large Drywall Patch
15 commentsWhen making a large drywall patch, all you need is a scrap of plywood and some drywall screws.
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There's a Better Way: Installing Crown Molding
1 commentTwo easy ways to make crown molding installation go smoother
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There's a Better Way: Custom Drywall Taping Tool
2 commentsA custom drywall taping knife is cheap, easy to make, and produces excellent results
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There's a Better Way: Drawing an Ellipse-ish
12 commentsBuild a jig to draw a perfect ellipse with just two scraps of wood and a few nails
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