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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.

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