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Cleaner Tile Demo
Cardboard boxes lined up with a tiled wall makes demo cleanup quicker and easier.
Handy Hose Holder
Avoid knots and tangles in an air hose by clamping a metal strut channel to the handle of your air compressor.
Pipe-Stand Bucket for Plumbing Jobs
Cut two notches in the top of a 5-gal. bucket for a homemade V-head pipe stand with plenty of space for storing fittings and tools.
Avoid Rotten Posts
If you have to put a wood post in the ground, bury the uncut, factory-treated end.
Sturdy Shower Backing
Low-expanding foam at the contact points keep shower-surround panels from flexing under pressure.
Keep Vinyl Floor Planks in Line
Fix misaligned flooring seams with the help of hot glue and scrapwood.
Boozy Brush Cleaner
Small bourbon bottles are great for soaking paintbrushes.
Reuse Spray-Foam Cans
Insert wire inside a spray-foam tube to prevent it from plugging.
Organize Tools on the Job
A plastic bins help you locate your tools easily on the job site.
Cut Foam with Less Mess
A toothless blade will minimize cleanup of dust and debris.

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