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Get quick tips for all types of home-building and remodeling projects in this series of one-minute videos. Learn about plumbing, wiring, carpentry, HVAC, masonry, and more.

How to Make a Zero-Clearance Miter Saw Fence
Quickly make a subfence out of scrapwood and Super Glue for precision cutting of trim and cabinet parts.
How to Install Faux Stone-Veneer Siding Panels
This type of modular masonry siding is easily fastened with screws or nails, and doesn't require any adhesives or mortar.
How to Patch a Large Hole in Drywall
Repairing damaged wallboard is easy to do with these basic tools and materials.
How to Use a Drywall Router
Making cutouts for electrical boxes is quick and easy with this compact power tool.
How to Frame an Arched Doorway
Plywood and ripped-down studs provide solid backing to create drywall arches.
How to Test Paint Stripper for Your Next Refinishing Project
Save time and materials when stripping painted wood by figuring out the ideal wait time and application thickness before tackling the entire job.
Squeak-Free Subfloor Installation
Use the right adhesives, fasteners, and techniques to ensure that finished floors are quiet and solid.
How to Stain Pine
The key to an even finish is to start with a coat of polyurethane to seal the surface.
How to Cut a Sheet of Glass
All it takes is a straight edge, a glass cutter, a flat work surface, and a few simple steps to get clean cuts every time.
Clean Oil-Based Finish From a Brush
Leaving paint on a brush can ruin it—here’s how to clean brushes the right way.

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