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Undersize plumbing-supply lines
Q: My 1920s house has poor water pressure. Turn one tap on and you can forget about using the others. The supply lines in the house are 1/2-in. copper. But the…
Painting ceramic tile
Q: My kitchen countertop is ceramic tile, and I’m contemplating a color change. Is it possible to paint ceramic tile? Krista Anderson, Portland, OR A: Pat Wehrman of Dodge Lane Potters…
Sink Clips as Clamping Devices
When a new customer referred by one of our local sawmills asked me to make some storm windows for her screened porch, I said sure. Then I went out to…
The secret life of Blu-Tack
Blu-Tack, that puttylike stuff available in office-supply stores, has a number of uses around the house, workshop and building site. Blu-Tack is strong enough to hang lightweight things such as…
Precise plunge-cutting with depth control
The usual method of plunge-cutting with a circular saw is to lock in the depth of cut, retract the blade guard and use the leading edge of the baseplate to…
Cold-weather caulking
Here in Minnesota, heavy winter snows have created uncountable ice dams. And along with the dams comes a strong demand for roof repairs. Keeping caulks and sealants fluid for these…
The carpenter’s hose reel
Here is an inexpensive solution for transporting and storing air hose on the job or in the shop. All the materials, with the exception of the air hose and couplings,…
Collapsible trash-bag holder
In a small shop, every square foot is precious space, and keeping the place tidy is especially important. Here's a suggestion that can help on both counts. When I need…
Soil: The Other Half of the Foundation
Understanding the stuff the house sits on may prevent cost overruns, callbacks and neighborhood gossip
Working Alone: Replacing a Helper’s Hands
Tips and techniques that will speed up the process when you build by yourself.

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