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“ROOF” LEAK ON A SUNNY DAY?: Melting Attic F...
Updated on March 28th, 2020
Q: Earlier this spring I heard a faint drip-drip sound coming from the attic of my 17 year old bungalow When I opened...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: What’s the best paint for my...
Updated on March 28th, 2020
Q: What's the best option for painting my concrete basement floor It has a few small cracks, but it's in pretty good...Continue Reading
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WOODWORKING: Watch This Vital Air Nailer Safety Tip
Published onMarch 20th, 2020
UPDATED 20Mar2020: You don't want to shoot yourself in the finger with an air nailer, and that's why you need to watch...Continue Reading
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HOME DESIGN CONCEPTS: Five strategies for better renovations
Updated on March 21st, 2020
UPDATED 20Mar2020 + video below: There are an infinite number of ways to build mistakes, but far fewer ways to do...Continue Reading
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HOW TO REPAIR BASEMENT CRACKS: A Detailed Video Tutorial
Published onMarch 17th, 2020
Almost every basement I’ve seen has at least some cracks in floors and walls Yours probably does, too...Continue Reading
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BASEMENT FINISHING COURSE VIDEO: How to Cut Perfect Mite...
Published onMarch 14th, 2020
There are two things you need to know about this video First, it's one of my most popular titles with almost 1...Continue Reading
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TOOL REVIEW: Megapro Ratcheting Screwdriver
Updated on March 14th, 2020
UPDATED 13Mar2020: Click below to watch a tour of what might just be the world's best ratcheting screwdriver It's...Continue Reading
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Five Essential DIY Tools
Published onMarch 12th, 2020
If you want to build a tool collection that will help you accomplish good things around your house, these five will...Continue Reading
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HOW TO CHOOSE A JIGSAW: A Detailed Power Tool Sort-Out
Updated on July 9th, 2020
UPDATED 27Feb2020 + video below: As a teenager in the 1970s, I originally understood that a jigsaw was a hand-held...Continue Reading
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SHOP VACS 101: Learn the Basics of Choosing a Great Model
Published onFebruary 21st, 2020
Chances are good that if you’re interested in making your home a better place, a workshop vacuum isn’t on the...Continue Reading