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  • Pocket Door Track Remover

    Ever had an issue with a pocket door that forces you to cut into the wall to get to the track out? I had a recent client request adding a…

  • Fuzz-Bustin’ Deck Sander

    Ever clean your deck to restain it and had to deal with residual wood fuzz? Here's an easy way to bust the fuzz.

  • electrical outlet and switch shims

    Electrical shims in a pinch. When you run out of shims, and the housing quality inspector is coming, and there's no time to run to the store, snip a wire…

  • Accurately cut miters on long pieces of molding.

    Cutting accurate miters on long pieces of molding is difficult especially if you are installing them overhead. I came up with a method using my workbench but sawhorses would also…

  • Keep the caulk off you

    Using caulk can be a messy process, especially is you are using a finger to smooth it in. Using a rag to keep the stuff off you doesn't work very…

  • Another use for plumber’s epoxy putty

    Quickly install partition panels with surgical accuracy

  • Is it time to change utility knife blades?

    When I put a fresh blade into my utility knife I mark the end with a squiggle from my Sharpie. When dull, I flip the blade as usual. When the…

  • Plugs and Backsplash

    Whenever adding a backsplash to a kitchen the existing plugs are often too shallow, and the plugs have to be spaced out to the new correct depth. Using several washers…

  • Trashcan Plywood Handler

    Handling sheets of plywood can be backbreaking work. A wheeled trashcan and a 2x4 and plywood support can make cabinet building much easier.

  • Caulking tile the right way

    If you have ever color caulked corners in a tile shower, especially if you aren't using a color match caulk, you know how awful it is. The caulking gets all…

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