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A Simple, Ergonomic Push Stick
Learn how to make push sticks that will keep your hands out of harm's way.
How it Works: Code Changes
Photo: Dan Thornton By setting minimum standards for design and construction, building codes protect public safety while establishing uniformity in construction methods and materials. Regulations governing building have existed in…
Reduce Eyeglass Fogging in Cold Weather
If you wear glasses and have tried to use a dust mask while breathing hard in cold weather, you know that it won’t be long before you can’t see. Even…
Painful skin cracks
Q: Every year when the weather turns cold, I develop painful cracks in my fingers. At times, the pain is so intense that I almost can’t use my hands. What’s the…
Solid Ladder Footing on a Slick Deck
Learn how to make secure and reliable grippy ladder feet for working on slippery surfaces with a few common job site materials.
How to Prevent Termites: Pretreat Without Harsh Chemicals
The old school way to prevent termites from eating your house was to dump noxious chemicals on the ground around your house. The green way to do it is to…
Protect Your Home With a Basic Seismic Retrofit
Strengthening a home in earthquake country means anchoring it to its foundation and adding site-built shear walls.
Scaffold Shelter
Create a dry cutting station with this quick and simple scaffold shelter.
The Best Practices for Lead-Safe Remodeling
It’s required by law for professional contractors, but working lead-safe should be a priority for everyone.
Using Extension Ladders Safely
What's the most dangerous tool that you work with? If your first thought is a power tool—probably a tablesaw—then the answer might surprise you.

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