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Conform to Ceiling Curves
To accommodate a curved ceiling when installing a new non-load-bearing wall, make a series of kerf cuts in the top plate.
Post-Stave Save
If a hollow stave-built column is separating, this technique will allow you to access the center portions.
Minimize Mess from a Wet/Dry Vac
A few simple techniques when handling a wet/dry vac can limit the mess.
Improvised Pilot Hole
A plywood guide helps widen a misplaced hole.
Foolproof Trim Gauge
This gauge is basically a block of hardwood with a rabbet cut around the perimeter.
Trimming Your Trim Nails
If you need shorter trim nails than the ones you have, cut them to size with an old pair of snips.
Mud-Free Work Area
Woven stabilization mats (used for roadbeds) keep mud outside a house being remodeled.
Helpful Hold-Downs for Small Wood Pieces
Pull-release picture-hanging adhesive strips keep a small router template and workpiece in place.
Caulk Squeeze-Tube Preservation
Zip bags keep partially used squeeze tubes of caulk or sealant from drying out.
Lightweight Air Supply for Pneumatic Nailers
For small molding jobs, bring along a portable air tank instead of a heavy compressor.

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