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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.
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.

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