Sometimes the dirt that has accumulated in a crack just won’t budge when I try to suck it up with my vacuum’s crevice tool. In these cases, I tape a cheap paintbrush (the stiffer the bristles, the better) to the nozzle. It’s simple to make and dislodges the dirt well.
—Igor Polyuga, Canton, MA
Edited and Illustrated by Charles Miller
From Fine Homebuilding #238
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Handy Heat Gun
This heat gun is great for drying joint compound, primer and paint when patching drywall and plaster walls. Plus it can soften adhesive, get a very cold small engine to start, and shrink heat-shrink tubing.
Reliable Crimp Connectors
These reliable, high-quality connectors from Wirefy work on 10-22-gauge wire have heat-shrink insulation to keep out water and road salt.
Affordable IR Camera
This camera is super useful for tracking down air leaks in buildings. The one-hand pistol grip arrangement frees your other hand for steadying yourself while maneuvering tricky job sites.
