There’s a Better Way

I was recently building a house using I joists for the floor system.  I usually cut my joists and blocking with a normal circular saw as the blade is just…

If you need to fill cracks or holes in wood that has been stained here's a tip. Get a light weight filler (white is preferred) and add a small amount…

I am a remodeling carpenter by trade. When we bought our house several years ago the Master Bedroom was not very big. I removed the closet and gained a huge…

When painting from a gallon can of paint, it is common to wipe the brush off on the edge of the can which results in the lid groove filling with…

After living in several homes with less-than-friendly attic storage stairways, I decided to make access easier by enlarging opening to accomodate full-sized door and wide enough stairway with a safe...

In my experience 300-500watt Halogen worklights go out all the time, I change the bulb and still no light.  I figured the connectors got dirty but they are a pain…

If you want to use a trim nailer (I was using the DeWalt cordless 16 ga. w/ 1 1/4" angled) to tack a moulding in place so someone can approve…

Have you ever gone to wind up your stringline on the spool that comes from the store, or a job-site-made one, only to end up with a 100' of tangled…

If you have to drill some holes in drywall in a finished room, you could get out the vacuum after you're done -- but there's a better way. Geoff Hazel…

Have you ever dented a cabinet or a any hard wood material? All you have to do is heat up a clothes iron and get a damp rag ready. Once…