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Clean Oil-Based Finish From a Brush
Leaving paint on a brush can ruin it—here’s how to clean brushes the right way.
How to Cut Window and Door Openings With a Router
Mastered in a Minute: Panel pilot bits make clean cuts flush with the framing.
How to Install an Arc-Fault Breaker
Arc-fault breakers can reduce the risk of electrical fires. Watch how to swap out a standard breaker for an AFCI breaker.
Liquid-Flash a Windowsill Pan
Liquid flashing offers a seamless alternative to flashing tape.
How to Install an “Old-Work” Electrical Box
“Old-work” boxes make for easier retrofits of electrical devices in existing walls.
How to Demolish a Nonbearing Stud Wall
A methodical approach and some basic tools get the job done quickly and safely.
How to Mortise Hinges With a Chisel
Mastered in a Minute: All it takes is a sharp chisel, a steady hand, and a mallet.
How to Drill a Lockset on a New Door
A steady hand, a capable drill, and sharp hole saws make quick work of this common task.
Connect PEX with Crimp Fittings and Crimp Rings
There’s more than one way to connect PEX with crimp fittings, but this is the original.
Connect PEX with Push Fittings
For a quick repair or retrofit, push fittings for PEX connections are a go-to solution.

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