There's a Better Way Video Tips - Page 3 of 19

How to Protect Your Air Conditioner’s Condenser in the Winter
A clever way to winterize your air-conditioning unit
An Easy Way to Paint a Window Sash
Use a few spring clamps and a sawhorse to set sashes in a comfortable position when painting the edges around each pane.
How to Stop Your Glasses from Fogging While Wearing a Dust Mask
For those who wear glasses, wearing a dust mask can be a frustrating experience because your glasses are likely to fog. But of course, there's a better way.
Planning Ahead for a Deck with Skirtboards
Use this tip to prevent an ugly exposed concrete footing from interrupting the clean lines of the decorative skirting on your next deck.
Water for Cutting Masonry
If you have to cut a paving stone or concrete block with an angle grinder, you could cut it dry and get a face full of dust and possibly ruin…
Spring Clamp Upgrade
If you've lost the protective pad that came with your spring clamp, you could go ahead and use it as is and mar your work piece, but there's a better…
Key Ring Makes a Cut Bucket More Comfortable
Learn how to outfit your cut bucket for a more comfortable grip while painting
How to Make a Painter’s Cut Bucket
Learn how to paint like a professional with a bucket and a can opener.
Laser Plumb Bob Speeds Ceiling Drywall Installation
Locate cutouts for recessed can lights using this ingenious tip.
Metal Corner Bead Substitutes for Drywall Clips
Learn how to hang drywall on a one-stud corner using standard corner bead.

Page 3 of 19 Previous

Submit Your Tip

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Home Building

Newsletter Sign-up

Follow

Fine Homebuilding

Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X
- LinkedIn
GBA Prime

Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- YouTube
Old House Journal

Learn how to restore, repair, update, and decorate your home.
Subscribe Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X

Fine Homebuilding

Dig into cutting-edge approaches and decades of proven solutions with total access to our experts and tradespeople.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X
- LinkedIn
GBA Prime

Get instant access to the latest developments in green building, research, and reports from the field.
Start Free Trial Now
- Facebook
- YouTube
Old House Journal

Learn how to restore, repair, update, and decorate your home.
Subscribe Now
- Facebook
- Instagram
- X

Fine Homebuilding receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page. The modal window is a 'site map' of the most critical areas of the site. Pressing the Escape (ESC) button will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page.

Enjoy unlimited access to Fine Homebuilding. Join Now

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

Get complete site access to expert advice, how-to videos, Code Check, and more, plus the print magazine.

There’s a Better Way

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Home Building

Newsletter Sign-up

Fine Homebuilding

Green Building Advisor

Old House Journal

Follow

Fine Homebuilding

GBA Prime

Old House Journal

Membership & Magazine

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.