There's a Better Way - Fine Homebuilding Reader Quick Tips - Page 2 of 20

Upgrade Your Compass Scribe for Better Accuracy
Give your compass scribe a better grip.
Fast Fix for Deep Pencil Pockets
I was tired of losing short pencils and nail sets down the long pockets of my work apron and tools bags. Just stuffed a little piece of 3/8” caulk backing…
A Better Way to Attach Sash Cords
Instead of running a nail or screw through an overhand knot to attach a sash cord, route a keyhole that will securely hold a figure 8 knot and make it…
Mobile Long-Clamp Storage
Utilize the unused space behind an easel to store bar and pipe clamps
Hand Mixing Mortar, Concrete, etc.
This is a better way to mix cementious materials. Less elbow grease, better consistency.
Easy Stud Spacing
There seem to be many ideas on how to mark a plate for studs, there are also several tools you can buy to make stud spacing easier, but why not…
How to Make a Straight Cut When Cutting a Stone Threshold on a Tile Saw
When using a tilesaw to saw a piece from a 6 foot shower threshold, I attached two wood strips to the top and bottom using clamps. The bottom clamp pressed…
Siding jig for straight nailing pattern
My father and myself where installing 3/4" cedar shiplap siding over a vented rain screen assembly made from Coravent and 3/4" strapping. As the fasteners would be exposed we devised…
Foamboard staple pusher
A cheap way to install radiant PEX line Staples in Foamboard without getting sore fingers.
Protect the preformed shower pan
Here's a way to cut a template for the preformed shower pan and to protect it while tiling.

Page 2 of 20 Previous

Submit Your Tip

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Homebuilding

Follow

Get home building tips, offers, and expert advice in your inbox

Membership & Magazine

Fine Homebuilding receives a commission for items purchased through links on this site, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate advertising programs.

This is a dialog window which overlays the main content of the page. The modal window is a 'site map' of the most critical areas of the site. Pressing the Escape (ESC) button will close the modal and bring you back to where you were on the page.

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

Get complete site access to expert advice, how-to videos, Code Check, and more, plus the print magazine.

There’s a Better Way

Fine Homebuilding Magazine

Fine Homebuilding

Follow

Newsletter

Membership & Magazine

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.