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Clean digging in mud
If you have to dig in soil that clings to your shovel, especially during the rainy season, you know how frustrating it is to be scraping the dirt off the…
Keeping track of little steel parts
My local auto-parts store sells a 6-in. dia. metal dish that has become part of my carpentry-tool library. Its distinguishing feature is a magnetic base, thoughtfully coated with a nonmarring…
Shoring up a load-bearing wall
When I need to install a header for a new window or door in a bearing wall, I shore up the wall with a temporary row of angled 2x4s alongside…
Laying out Winder Stairs
An alternative solution for when there isn't enough headroom for a standard landing.
Router-bit storage box
I've experimented with various methods for storing my many router bits, and I've finally settled on the best system for me. I simply took a mechanic's toolbox, with drawers of…
Replacement Trim Combines Wood and PVC Pipe
I own a Victorian house that needed some exterior trim repaired. One detail that was in an especially sad state was the 12-in. wide fascia that runs under the roof…
Circular-Saw Basics
A sidewinder is the most important tool on the job site, but did anybody ever teach you how to use one safely and effectively?
Repainting Kitchen Cabinets
A rentable sprayer and good surface preparation are keys to a new-looking kitchen.
How to Avoid Common Flashing Errors
Building paper and adhesive-backed bituminous tape are vital ingredients in protecting a building from water damage.
Building Wood Baseboard-Radiator Covers
A little easy-to-assemble trim dresses up these homely metal heaters.

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