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Dowels for Painting and Stacking
Attach dowels to interior-door slabs and suspend them on sawhorses to make the painting and drying process easier.
Pour Even Concrete Slabs
Create a key with strips of rigid foam to keep intersecting slabs from moving independently.
Accurate Spray-Foam Application
A caulk-tube tip taped to the end of a spray-foam applicator helps fill narrow gaps in hard-to-reach areas.
Measure Odd Trim Angles
An angled piece of scrap can help get fast and consistent measurements.
Custom-Made Tool for Inserts
Create an installation tool that works well with only two nuts, a washer, and a full-thread bolt.
Soak Your Paint Brushes for an Easier Clean
Using a cleaning solution before painting can make cleanup easier when you're done.
Avoid Sound Transfer by Isolating Electrical Gang Boxes
Isolating electrical gang boxes can make a difference when it comes to sound transfer between rooms that share a wall.
Why You Should Label Circuit Panels
Mark new electrical junction boxes on the metal cover to avoid making several trips back and forth from the box to the panel.
Chuck-Key Holder
A magnet glued to the side of your drill press creates a handy place to hold a chuck key.
Locate Top and Bottom Plates for Wiring
Use this trick to find into which stud bay you need to drill a hole to run a wire for a new switch or outlet.

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