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Clearing a Hole Saw
Save time and your sanity the next time you use a hole saw.
No Mess Stain Dispenser
Repurposed ketchup bottles and a bit of cloth provide an easy way to apply stain in the field without fear of spilling or hassling with brushes.
How to Clean Saw Blades
Best cheap gum and pitch remover from your local grocery store!
Vinyl Floor Divider Material as Counter-top Edging
A 'new' re-use of an existing product. Time saver... as well as a huge cost saver.
Deck Railings
An easy method to install deck railing sections by yourself. This tip allows for one person to efficiently build and install railing sections on any deck with results equal or…
Alternate Method for Setting Wooden Posts in Concrete
I was replacing our mailbox post when a neighbor (and contractor) stopped to show me a better way to concrete in wooden posts.
Notching Deck Posts With a Chainsaw
Use this quick tip to make long, deep cuts in your posts without the fuss of using multiple saws.
Plumb Center
Staircase renovation... Plumbing balusters on new treads
A Better Way to protect your deck stair stringers from cracks and rot
All of the notches cut for stair treads create feet of open, exposed wood grain that soak up water, encouraging cracks and rot that weaken the stringer. There is a…
Sanding wallboard compound
Don't sand the same spot twice.

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