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Podcast 254: PRO TALK With Ian Schwandt
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Ian Schwandt, project manager and carpenter for more than 20 years.
How to Enlarge a Hole With a Hole Saw
Use this reader-submitted tip to safely align your drill with an existing hole that's larger than the pilot bit on your hole saw.
Podcast 253: Drilling Concrete, Installing Crown Molding, and Fixing Low-Slope Roofs
Colin, Rob, and Patrick hear from listeners about modest house plans and looking for leaks before taking listener questions on drilling concrete, fitting trim to stone, and fixing a flat roof.
Wet Sanding
A drywall sponge is a handy tool for dust-free sanding, as long as you've done an excellent job of taping.
Dust-Free Sanders
For drywall sanding jobs where you really need to keep dust to a minimum, try using one of these vacuum-assisted tools.
The Drywall Sanding Process
Expert drywaller Myron Ferguson demonstrates a detailed approach to his drywall sanding process, from using a pole sander to finishing by hand.
Drywall Sanding Overview
No one enjoys this necessary step in the drywall finishing process, but here's some advice to help get you through it.
Podcast 252: PRO TALK With Andy Engel
In this Pro-Talk podcast Patrick talks to Andy Engel, carpenter and former Fine Homebuilding editor.
Taping Outside Corners
They require corner bead and three coats of compound, but these corners are straightforward to tape.
Skim Coating
Take your walls to the next level with a thin coat of compound over the entire surface.

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