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Scrap Your Nail Set and Make Your Hammer Work Harder
Fine Homebuilding reader April Uno shares a new way to countersink nails with a single custom-made tool.
Roll Compound on Drywall Seams for Faster, Easier Taping
Add a little water, grab a paint roller, and speed up this tedious job.
A Money-Saving Tip for Protecting Your Truck Bed
Learn about a simple way to keep your truck bed clean without buying an expensive tarp.
Build a Sliding Truck-Bed Drawer for Easy Tool Access
All you need are several 2x4s, a bunch of casters, and a few sheets of plywood to build this handy truck-storage solution.
How To Clean a Small Paint Roller Without Clogging Your Sink
Use a modified paintbrush spinner for quick, no-mess cleanup.
How to Form Small Concrete Projects the Easy Way
You may be surprised at the tool Chuck Miller uses to make sure his concrete pour goes as smoothly as possible.
Build This Simple Router Jig and Mill Your Own Molding On-Site
Learn how to safely and quickly make custom molding if you have a router, but don't have a router table.
How to Drill Level Holes In a Fence Post: Drill-Bit Plumb Bob
Learn an ingenious trick for leveling your drill bit when boring horizontally through a thick piece of wood.
How To Drill Pilot Holes Without a Bit
Sometimes the right tool for the job isn't a tool at all. In this tip, watch Chuck Miller make a pilot hole by working backwards.
Keep a Paintbrush From Drying Out Between Coats
Washing a brush after every coat of paint can be a real drag. Follow this tip and your bristles will stay straight, and the brush should stay wet for days.

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