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Taking the Bow out of your Deck Boards

October 3, 2018

I haven't seen this simple way of straightening bowed deck boards. It uses two simple tools that most carpenters have with them for many jobs.
How to Patch a Drywall Hole Flush Without Any Bump.

August 14, 2018

When a bath vanity needed to be turned against an adjacent wall and the light needed to be removed from it's location above that sink, I devised this method to…
Securing Your Double-Axle Trailer at the Job Site

June 20, 2018

With a 2'-2X4, you can secure your double-axle trailer where it is not going anywhere.
Enhanced floor vacuuming

May 25, 2018

Ground effects for better vacuuming while sanding floors -- and any other time, really.
Dust Control for Mixing Bucket

April 25, 2018

A simple and inexpensive way to control dust from dry mix products on site.
Cleaning Drywall Tools

April 23, 2018

Reuse old dish scrubber.
Quick and Accurate Spacer

April 23, 2018

Need 1/8 exact.
Paint Cleanup

April 23, 2018

Keep those lids clean.
Drill Index Storage

April 22, 2018

Keep those drill bit indexes organized in your tool bag.
Easy Painting Mask for Toilets

April 19, 2018

Whenever I have to paint a bathroom, a quick and easy mask for the toilet is a garbage bag.

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In every issue you'll find...

Taking the Bow out of your Deck Boards

How to Patch a Drywall Hole Flush Without Any Bump.

Securing Your Double-Axle Trailer at the Job Site

Enhanced floor vacuuming

Dust Control for Mixing Bucket

Cleaning Drywall Tools

Quick and Accurate Spacer

Paint Cleanup

Drill Index Storage

Easy Painting Mask for Toilets

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