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Fast, Accurate Cuts Around Posts
A post-sized hole in a scrap deck board serves as a template for installing diagonal decking.
Simple Job-Site Recycling
A dedicated setup for recycling aluminum cans keeps the site clean and eco-friendly.
Removable Fence for Remodeling Access
Concealed-flange joist hangers create a section that can be easily lifted in and out.
Highlight Cutlines
Use a pencil to mark cutting lines to make them easier to see.
Speed Square Hacks
Modification of this measuring tool can make it useful for marking cabinet reveals or creating a pattern for exposed deck screws.
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.

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