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Clean Hands

Need to clean oil based paint, tarry caulk or other nasty shmutz from your hands? Try coconut oil! Often sold as a dietary supplement for pets, it quickly dissolves the…
Mini Paint Roller Storage

Tired of flat sided mini paint rollers? Brand new mini paint rollers can be frustrating to use because of flat sides. A simple very cheap solution can be had.
Pallet Sawhorse

What's better than the old stand by saw horse? One that utilizes an old pallet as a table top.
Belt Sanding Block

Great for quick touch ups, or that final pass by hand. The same surface area as a belt sander, but with the control of your hand. Able to sand a…
Accurate inside measurements

Simplify measuring of inside, curved, and difficult reads with Post It notes.
Quick Laser Level Hangers

Need to move a single laser level around a room or jobsite to nail details? Here's a tip to help you quickly move a single laser level between multiple reference…
Measuring Tape Straight Edge

Got a straight line to mark but no straight edge on hand? Speed square too short and chalk line empty? Quickly draw a straight cut line with just your measuring…
Better Technique for Small Area Drywall Texture

When finalizing a small area drywall patch with a "spatter and strike" or "knockdown" finish using the spray can type, its almost impossible to get the finish correct. The spatter…
framing windows in very rough openings

Framing windows in imperfect openings can be quite a challenge. Instead of shimming all four sides in multiple spots to get flat surfaces to nail finish sides, tops, and sills…
Straws Help Install Flush Mount Fixtures

When installing a flush mount ceiling fixture insulation can make it difficult to get screws to line up with their slots with. Drinking straws make it easier.

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Clean Hands

Mini Paint Roller Storage

Pallet Sawhorse

Belt Sanding Block

Accurate inside measurements

Quick Laser Level Hangers

Measuring Tape Straight Edge

Better Technique for Small Area Drywall Texture

framing windows in very rough openings

Straws Help Install Flush Mount Fixtures

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