Trunk o' tips – nails, joists, concrete screws
Nail-pulling trick If you’re removing trim and you want to re-use it, you don’t want to damage it by trying to pry out the finishing
Nail-pulling trick If you’re removing trim and you want to re-use it, you don’t want to damage it by trying to pry out the finishing
Your most important tool is one you can make yourself. Last time we started with a few ideas for your workbench. Here are some more.
You can get by without a workbench, but if you have the space for it, why not make one? It’ll make all your jobs go
Here’s a rundown of some handy clamps. C-clamp These small metal tools are good in tight spaces. The shoe swivels slightly on a ball so
Before long, your home renovation or repair will involve calculating, marking and cutting angles. Whether you have a fancy trim saw or the old standby
After all the decisions about type of paint and wall color and trim color, you still have a decision or two. What type of paintbrush
You could always borrow an extension ladder from cousin Ed or neighbor Judy when you need one. But having one handy means you can plunge
They say measure twice and cut once. Here are three ways you can measure more accurately and effectively. Make sure you keep the tape parallel
At best, falling from a ladder will leave you feeling stupid. At worst, one careless move can end it all. Here are 20 tips to
Reciprocating Saw: The 45-magnum of portable power saws. Use it for demolition or tough cuts on an existing building. The pistoning blade (the industrial version
Before we get into power, here are some other useful handsaws. Hacksaw: Held taut in a C-shaped frame, the replaceable blade should have 18-32 ppi
Whether you’re shortening a hockey stick or building a garage, you can’t be without a saw or two. But which ones should you have? Handsaw: