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Get quick tips for all types of home-building and remodeling projects in this series of one-minute videos. Learn about plumbing, wiring, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and more.

How to Wrap a Tangle-Free Extension Cord

A chain stitch is one way to keep power cords tidy and knot-free in your shop, truck, or on the job site.
How to Use a Featherboard When Rip-Cutting Wood on a Tablesaw

Make cleaner cuts and prevent dangerous kickback with this handy tablesaw accessory.
How to Install Cable Rail Around Wood-Post Corners

Use these tips to keep cables tight and straight for a professional-looking deck-railing job.
How to Cut a Notch With a Circular Saw

The saw doubles as a plane for quick notches in framing lumber.
How to Cut a Straight Edge on a Crooked Board

Securing your wavy piece of wood onto a perfectly square guide board is the key to safely ripping it in a straight line.
How to Make a Zero-Clearance Miter Saw Fence

Quickly make a subfence out of scrapwood and Super Glue for precision cutting of trim and cabinet parts.
How to Install Stone-Veneer Siding Panels

This type of modular masonry siding is easily fastened with screws or nails, and doesn't require any adhesives or mortar.
How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall

Repairing damaged wallboard is easy to do with these basic tools and materials.
How to Use a Drywall Router

Making cutouts for electrical boxes is quick and easy with this compact power tool.
How to Frame an Arched Doorway

Plywood and ripped-down studs provide solid backing to create drywall arches.