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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 Install an Electrical Outlet Box
Use your trusty hammer to gauge the height of a box from the floor.
Making and Installing Wood Plugs
Conceal screw heads with shop-made plugs
Coping Crown Molding on Inside Corners
Learn a simple approach to fitting inside crown-molding corners.
How to Hang Drywall on Walls
Watch Justin Fink show you how to hang that first sheet of drywall—by yourself.
How to Crimp Ducts in the Field
Make use of ductwork cutoffs by crimping the end to mate to the adjoining piece
Cut and Assemble Dryer Duct
Learn how to cut dryer duct to a custom length
Hang Drywall with Adhesive
Applying a bead of construction adhesive to the studs helps to eliminate the risk of popped fasteners.
How To Connect PVC Pipe
Learn how to prepare plastic pipe fittings, apply primer and cement, and make the connection between the two parts.
Cut Drywall Without a T-Square
A utility knife and a tape measure are all you need to make clean, straight cuts.

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