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Pick and Prepare Joint Compound
Learn how to choose and prepare joint compound
Stop Paint From Bleeding Under Masking Tape
Shellac and masking tape work together to preserve super-sharp edges.
French Polish for a Showpiece Handrail
In this "Master Carpenter" column, architectural finisher and furniture restorer Peter Gedrys explains the process he used for applying a French polish to a set of mahogany handrails. He began…
How to Fill Nail Holes and Paint PVC Trim
Despite what manufacturers say, sometimes you do need to finish this durable exterior trim
Shingle-Drying Rack
Finding space for bundles of freshly oiled or stained cedar shingles is always a challenge. Where do you put hundreds of wet shingles so that they can dry properly? I…
Homemade Paint Strainer
All you need is an old drywall bucket and a scrap of window screen to save valuable leftover paint without the danger of it mucking up your walls.
Small-Scale Drywall Texturing
For quick texture touch-ups, grab a plastic bottle, some joint compound, and an air gun.
Spray-Painting Screwheads Without the Mess
A no-mess, no-fuss approach to spray-painting screwheads for use with cabinetry, fixtures, and other carpentry projects
How To Clean a Small Paint Roller Without Clogging Your Sink
An improvised spinner and a bucket of water work wonders when cleaning these handy little rollers.
Finishing Multiple Doors
Whenever I’ve got a batch of doors that need to be finished, I use the simple overhead anchoring system shown in the drawing at right to keep the doors accessible…

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