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More-Accurate Quarter-Round Molding
Use a bandsaw and a spindle sander to cut and fit tight quarter-round corners.
No-Fall Drywall
Making a wiggly line with your router is the key to keeping a piece of drywall from slipping before it's fully cut.
Improvised Appliance Sled
Strips of smooth laminate make sliding a new appliance into tight spot a quick and easy job.
Why Are There Dry Joints in My Brick Walls?
A historic-preservation expert suggests possible purposes for an intentional gap between interior courses of brick.
Easy-Read Wire Strippers
A simple modification makes stripping wires faster and more reliable.
Re-side Over Lead-tainted Siding
Covering old siding may be the simplest way to deal with toxic paint–plus it could be an opportunity to add exterior insulation.
Use Spray Foam to Stop Register Grilles From Sweating
Our resident energy nerd suggests that a lack of air-sealing and insulation may be the cause of condensation around air ducts in a cathedral ceiling.
Podcast Episode 153: They Don’t Build Things Like They Used To
One listener wonders which modern tools and materials are better and which ones are worse than the ones available to previous generations of home builders
Electrical Outlets by the Numbers
Building codes dictate specific height and spacing measurements for receptacles and switches. Learn what the most common dimensions are and why.
Crisp Corners for Drywall
Learn how to install metal, vinyl, and paper-faced corner beads so that wall edges are straight, corners are tight, and bubbles are nonexistent.

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