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10 Essentials for Quality Trim Carpentry
Remodeler Tyler Grace lays out a handful of tips, tricks, and principles that will help you become the best finish carpenter that you can be.
Should This Deck Framing Make Me Nervous?
Gaps between the joists and the ledger have a homeowner concerned.
Stripped-Screw Fix
Chopsticks work just as well as dowel scraps for filling stripped and oversized screw holes.
Site-Built Portal Frame Solution
The Strong-Wall Site-Built Portal Frame System from Simpson allows framers to build their own portal frame to code in as little as 9-1⁄4 in. of wall width.
Why You Should Use Screws Instead of Nails for Drywall
Screws are superior and faster, especially when using a collated screw gun.
Easy Hidden Fasteners
Plastic collating strips save time and make it easier to match fastener patterns to decking.
Pulling Nails From Redwood
Use pieces of scrapwood to free nails without bending the nails or splitting the wood.
Installing ZIP System Sheathing: Fastening
In this episode of Shop Class, builder Ben Bogie shares tips for laying out and securely nailing wall sheathing.
Tighten Loose Screws
A wooden chopstick makes a handy plug for a stripped-out screw hole.
How to Use a Pocket-Hole Jig
Create strong, flush joints in your carpentry projects with this simple tool and its accompanying pocket screws.

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