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Reinforcing a Door
Simple blocking can help reinforce the strike plate on a garage door.
Toilet Flange Layout Tool
Todd Hellmers, T&S Renovations LLC, Cell- 360 440-8424 Home- 360 779-3689 [email protected] Web- www.tsrenovationsllc.com
Trimming Gable Ends on the Ground Before Standing Them Up
As a follow-up to last month's excellent article on framing gable ends (Issue 272, January 2018), I recommend taking the extra step to improve overall job quality and efficiency and…
Shaping Downspouts
A simple trick to get square downspouts to do and go where you want.
House Wrap Tape Dispenser
Save time and frustration while installing house wrap
Window Sill Flashing Detail
A simple pitched window sill detail.
Making Louvered Doors and Shutters
If you are fortunate enough to own a tenon maker, there is an easier way to do this job, with clean and accurate slots.
Reopening and Cleaning a Caulking Tube Nozzle
Use a simple nail to create a plug and then pull it out.
Caulking in Tight Places
Sometimes it can be confounding how to cleanly place a bead of caulking in tight areas where wall pockets, plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, or a tight door swing severely limits the…
Template for Pre-Drilling Deck Boards
Using a hand-made template to pre-drill deck boards speeds up the work and makes it easier to get a good looking job.

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