If you have to drill some holes in drywall in a finished room, you could get out the vacuum after you’re done — but there’s a better way. Geoff Hazel from Seattle, Washington, sent in this tip. When he has to drill a hole in drywall, he takes a plastic bag, puts a line of masking tape on the top, and sticks it on the wall below his hole. All the dust and debris falls into the bag, and then when he’s done, he just peels it off and tosses it in the trash can. Great tip, Geoff!
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Sledge Hammer
Used to tap walls or sheathing into position, we all this the “persuader” on the job site. This is a demo model, so it can survive the job site and the back of the truck — a true must-have.
A plate level allows to you plumb walls accurately because it registers off the plates without touching potentially warped or twisted studs. This one can reach the plates on 12-ft. tall walls.
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If you want to plan, design, or remodel based on the vast tradition of American architectural styles you first have to understand their history, geography, architectural significance, and relationship to one another. This book can help with that.
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