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extension cords
Marking the neutral terminal (the wider slot) saves time.
A Better Way to Attach Deck / Outdoor Stairs to Your Concrete Footing Pad
Would you mount your deck posts directly on concrete? Of course not! Water will rot the end of the post, even PT. So don't mount your stair stringers directly on…
How to remove weeds in your block paving
Block paving can look great, but after some time, weeds can start to grow in the cracks between your pavers. Here are some of the best ways to get rid…
Band-aid fix
A drop of CA glue on the exposed end (under the lapping edge) keeps a band aid from unwinding while you work. Make sure it's only a tiny drop especially on…
Super simple way to prevent tip clogs
A simple change of habit will prevent clogs in the tips of bottles of glue or other liquids.
Mixing concrete the easy way
Do you have a small or medium-sized concrete job to do? How would you like to mix 30 sixty-pound bags of concrete in an hour? Here's how I do it...
Nuke your tape to make it easier to work with.
A little time heating in a microwave or under a lamp can make tape easier to use.
Flexible Shop Vac Switch Extension
Tubing attached to shop vac toggle switch allows you to turn it on and off with shop vac hose instead of fingers.
Silence that flapping kitchen hood vent flapper!
Ever stood in your kitchen on a cold wintery night and heard the outdoor vent flap for your hood rattling open and closed. Thinking of the heat that I was…
Find a Fuse Fast
The "click-and-yell" method of finding out which circuit breaker is the one you want takes time and energy. There's a better way.

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