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A typical detail in wood-framed houses is a recess for a standard medicine cabinet. You make it by blocking out a rough opening 14-1/2 in. wide (usually starting 3 in.…

This simple homemade accessory will help you get a bead of caulk into tight spaces.

It’s still not as readily available as a finger, but at $4, there’s no arguing that Rockler’s new glue tool is a superior option. The silicone bristles hold lots of…

Features Like the Senco, the GR100, and the DeWalt, this compressor is among the quiet, featherweight contenders. It has the same design as the DeWalt, including the cord wrap, handle,…

When I am doing a small job like fixing trim or replacing a couple of pieces of siding, I usually throw some brads, screws, or nails in a pocket of…

A homeowner planning a tight, well-insulated house is grappling with a key decision: whether to choose an air-source or ground-source heat pump for heating and cooling. What's the best call?

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Learn an easy way to disconnect and pull out an old cast-iron bathtub.

DeWalt's Impact Ready magnetic nut driver is equipped with a sliding pusher that allows you to clean off the magnet

Woodford's exterior faucet is equipped with an integral pressure-releif valve and boasts a burst-proof tube