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Learn an easy method for cutting rafters using a small pattern for accurate, efficient cuts.

When assembling trim or cabinets, I often need to clamp 135° mitered corners together for gluing. Bar clamps alone don’t work because the compressive force from the clamps needs to…

A simple method to match the molding profile in place can be a game changer for most small trim-carpentry jobs.

Controlling excess job-site moisture during winter months is hard. Excess moisture reaches the dew point and condenses on the coldest surface of the job site, which is usually an expensive…

When faced with foundation repair or remodeling work that requires me to go under a house with a crawlspace, my most-prized tools are my roller conveyors. As shown in the…

On many renovation projects, I have been faced with repainting old cast-iron radiators. Some of these old warhorses are laden with lumpy paint and scaly buildup that is almost impossible…

I had a bunch of pipe plugs to install, and after cranking home the first few, I started wondering what tool I could use other than a wrench to run…

Rare-earth magnets increase the holding power of a standard magnetic screw bit.

It’s always useful to have wheels under bulky tools and materials that need to be moved around. The drawing shows how I took advantage of my scaffold frames with wheels to…

Learn how to create inexpensive Fein Multimaster replacement blades from affordable Japanese saws.