There's a Better Way Video Tips

Bending Rebar with Pipes
If you only have a few pieces to bend, skip the pricey rebar-bender and use some tools you probably already have lying around the job site.
Shimming Roof Jack
Cedar shims under each roof jack protect asphalt shingles from damage.
Foam-Gun-Tip Cleaner
You could just let the foam cure at the tip and then shave it off with a utility knife, but there’s a better way.
Bucket-Mixed Concrete
A hoe and a wheelbarrow aren't the only common tools you can use to mix small batches of concrete.
Curved Corners in Concrete
Build a form for a concrete step with a tight radius on the front corners.
Make a Simple Brick-Cutting Jig
This handy device works by shearing a brick between a fixed angle iron and a masonry chisel.
Conehead Concrete Piers
If you’re building a backyard structure like a pergola or an arbor, you’ll want to elevate those post ends above grade to keep water from getting to them. Now you…
Cutting Batts with a Knife
This kitchen knife is the perfect tool for making lengthwise cuts in fiberglass insulation.
Fiberglass Batt Cutting Guide
Making a handy plywood jig lets you cut a bunch of pieces of fiberglass insulation to the same size.
Cutting Shingles with Shears
Long-handled tin snips are the perfect tool for easily cutting thick roofing shingles.

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