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I was getting ready to replace a shower-curtain rod in my home with fittings mounted on glazed tile. I wasn’t looking forward to starting a masonry bit on the glazed…

Learn how to make a quick jig for your finish nailer to ensure precise depth control.

Transform a drywall bucket into an easy-to-carry seat with this quick, simple handle.

Even with the lids tightly sealed, oil-based putties such as plumber’s putty, colored wood filler, and glazing compound dry out before I can use up the whole container. I learned…

After years of perching my caulk guns on whatever surface was there, I finally got serious about storing them. As pictured below, the device I came up with holds two…

If you saw my chopsaw sitting in my truck, you’d probably think I picked it up at a garage sale. The pipe flange on the side (drawing at right) is…

Learn how to make a transfer punch that can match any bolt clearance hole.

On a recent remodeling job, I had to frame some interior walls over a nicely finished hardwood floor. There were a lot of door openings in the bottom plates that…

In my work as a trim carpenter, I’m occasionally asked to assemble the blocking for coved wall-to-ceiling intersections or arched doorways that will be finished in plaster or drywall. Laying…

Learn how to drill precise holes without a pilot bit.