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Using a Zip Line for Quick Demo Removal – AKA “The Flying Bathtub”
In the process of remodeling a third floor bedroom/bath, we needed to find a way to quickly, safely, and efficiently remove all the demo materials. Guess what we came up…
e-z toilet bolt cutting
toilet bolts hold down ,to the toilet flange,are cut with bolt cutters....instead of using a hacksaw
Paint Brush – keeping it from drying until the next use
Just saw the Chuck Miller video on using a ziplock bag to put your wet paint brush in, but I think this trick is easier, less messy, cheaper, and more…
“RePurposing” a broken tape measure
I have too many broken tapes to be proud of. In this day of toss and turn, I used the clips from the old tape measure case and screw them…
Replacing a starter rope on a gas engine
This is a typical recoil starter assembly for asmall gas engine. I know most carpenters andcontractors own and rent many pieces ofequipment powered with gas engines, and Iknow that nearly…
Prevent fogging glasses when using dust mask
Anyone who wears glasses and has tried to use a dust mask while breathing hard in cold weather know it won’t be long before you can not see. Even if you…
Drilling out a 1-1/2 inch deadbolt hole to a new 2-1/8 inch hole
I recently had to install a new 21/8 deadbolt in an old 11/2 inch hole. I was going to cut a plug with my 11/2 inch saw but I realized…
Awning Window Operators – Use the Door Spinner – Best Price for Good Paint
Dear Chuck, This has a couple of tips on cheap construction. Today I finished my rear deck's 4' x 8' potting shed, and the "There's a Better Way" has to be given credit…
Easier installation of crown molding
Hi Chuck What a great feature you have !! When installing crown molding alone or with help, the challenge is getting the floppy molding correctly positioned and hitting all the…
Screeding concrete steps
As I prepared to pour concrete steps it occurred to me that it would be difficult to screed these steps because, for each step, there were only two form edges:…

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