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Claw Foot Bath Tub = Up Dated Bathroom

vanstonew, member | January 14th, 2013

This remolded / updated bathroom started with the claw foot tub that my friend gave me. The claw foot tub was bigger than the old tub, so I had to redsign the bathroom (this is my house) in order to...

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Use a Common Job-Site Tool as a Quick Rip Guide

grateful.ed, editor at large | January 4th, 20132 comments

If you need to make a quick rip on a piece of lumber, you could hunt around for your tablesaw, but there's a better way.

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Circular Saws: Sidewinder vs Worm-Drive

JFink, Senior Editor | August 22nd, 20122 comments

East Coast vs. West Coast and lefty vs. righty are not the only factors here. Which type of circular saw do you use on the job site and why?

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How To Make a Reciprocating-Saw Blade Guide Block

grateful.ed, editor at large | January 31st, 20122 comments

This simple tip will help you cut studs more-accurately when making new rough openings in existing walls.

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How to Stop Sawdust from Binding Up a Holesaw

grateful.ed, editor at large | August 24th, 20116 comments

Chuck Miller shares a tip on how to evacuate sawdust from a holesaw without pulling the saw in and out of the cut.

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Make A Custom Hole Saw To Remove Stripped Screws

grateful.ed, editor at large | July 1st, 20115 comments

Tired of scrapping good wood when a stripped screw won't budge? Chuck Miller shares a tip for using, of all things, an old golf club to painlessly pull stubborn screws.

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First Look: DeWalt's New 12-in. Sliding Compound Miter Saw

JFink, Senior Editor | June 2nd, 20116 comments

From Black & Decker University, Towson, MD – Yesterday DeWalt launched their new 12-in. sliding compound miter saw. The new tool, model DWS780, is a replacement for the DW718 we reviewed as...

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AX-Cat

tuckerhound, member | April 18th, 20112 comments

Bowser clears huricane damage in a day

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How To Form Small Concrete Projects The Easy Way

grateful.ed, editor at large | December 10th, 20105 comments

You may be surprised at the tool Chuck Miller uses to make sure his concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible.

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Hitachi Announces Lifetime Warranty

JFink, Senior Editor | October 6th, 2010

The basics: Yesterday Hitachi Power Tools announced their new Lifetime Lithium Ion tool warranty, which protects the original purchaser of HXP Lithium Ion cordless tools against possible defects in...

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My New Favorite Power Tool

patrick_mccombe, Associate editor | October 4th, 20104 comments

After struggling with a consumer-grade chainsaw for years, I finally bucked up for the real deal.

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BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Beadboard Wainscot Around Window Trim

FHBdotcom, editor | September 3rd, 20103 comments

Fitting complex joints in trim and paneling can be easier than it looks if you have a few simple tools.

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BUILDING SKILLS: How to Scribe Trim to Fit Against a Wall

FHBdotcom, editor | August 18th, 20107 comments

A pencil and a scrap of wood are all the tools you need to mark molding before cutting it to fit flush with an uneven surface.

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Barbeque Island and Firepit with Seating area (in the Southwest this is called a Banco)

Planer1, member | May 31st, 20103 comments

My wife and I designed this backyard project. The back of the island and the Banco are designed to reflect the southwestern character of our Santa Fe style home. I built the...

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ORIENTAL GARDEN PERGOLA

tatem, member | May 31st, 2010

Fascinated by the oriental architecture I decided to design my own pergola. Using the curves and fan shapes so commonly seen in China I designed and constructed this challenging projectnbsp...

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