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Building a Block wall using Joint Spacers
A simple device designed for the Handyman, Homeowner and Do-it-yourselfer to Lay Block and Brick like a PRO! I found them on their website: www.BlockandBrickSpacer.com
Putting a Door Back In
Whenever you take a door out by pulling the hinge pins, putting it back is too often an awkward fumbling clown performance. Preparation is the secret to getting less laughter…
picking up drywall screws the easy way
I hate digging into a bucket of drywall screws and removing a handful with a few extra screws hanging off of my hands that have poked into my skin, or…
Teach an Old low end Table saw, New life in high end use.
For those that have the old Table lower end Table Saw, make it work for you again. I got this Hand-me-down ruff construction Table Saw from my father-in-law, he had…
Question: What is Causing This Black Mold?
Help me determine why this recently painted exterior section of my home is growing black mold
Spray-painting screw heads
In response to Emma Kirk's innovative way of painting screw heads (FHB #206, Nov 2009), I'd like to offer the following method which I have used numerous times that I…
Laser Plumb Bob Helper
Truing up walls can be especially tricky using even a plate-to-plate level. This makes using a laser plumb bob a lot easier. The 2" offset from the front and sides…
caulking tool
When I'm caulking I always need something to tool the caulk with besides my finger. It has to be bendable, but stiff enough to hold its shape, shapeable with my…
Sheetrock Over Foundation Insulation
A simple way to provide nailing surface behind sheetrock.
WINNING ENTRY UPDATE: We’re Giving Away a Miter Saw
We have a winner! See who's taking home a Milwaukee compound miter saw.

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