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10 Brilliant Uses for Tennis Balls

Tennis balls have many uses off the court. Check out these brilliant uses for tennis balls all around your home!

How to Make a Simple DIY Jewelry Box

Need a DIY idea for Valentine's Day? We've got you covered.


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20 Bad Auto Habits Your Mechanic Wants You to Stop Doing

Keep your mechanic happy by not doing these things to your vehicle.


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How to Paint Woodwork: Tips and Techniques

Get a silky smooth finish on your woodwork

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Drywall Taping Tips

How to get better taping results with less hassle


How to Hang Drywall: Use a Lift

Hang drywall alone with the right tools and techniques.

How to Build a Drywall Arch

Using drywall and Masonite to create a curved doorway.


Master the Basics of Drywall: How to Cut Drywall

Learn about the five simple tools and basic techniques you need to successfully cut drywall.


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How to Clamp

A professional woodworker shows you simple clamping techniques that make stronger glued joints


Woodworking: Techniques to Cut Circles With a Band Saw

Cut clean, smooth circles with your bandsaw

Drywall Sanding Tips and Techniques

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.


Expert Tips for Finishing Drywall

Professional advice for smoother walls and less wasted time


How to Sand Drywall

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


Drywall Butt Joints Made Easy

Techniques to avoid having to feather out butt joints.


Rebuild a Cordless Tool Battery

An affordable alternative to a new battery pack

Choosing the Best Impact Driver

Impact driver basics, plus a special tool test to find the best brands and models


How to Use a Power Planer

And electric planer: It shaves and shapes wood like a hand plane, a belt sander and a jointer all rolled...


How to Use Tin Snips to Cut Sheet Metal

Tools and techniques for cutting sheet metal


How to Sharpen Tools

A bench grinder, file and cone-shaped blade balancer are the key tools for creating a sharp edge and well-balanced blade.


How to Properly Use a Hole Saw

Techniques for drilling big holes, deep holes and enlarging existing holes.


Circular Saw Tips and Techniques

Brush up on the basics with this collection of circular saw do's and don'ts


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How to Scribe for a Perfect Fit

Fit woodwork perfectly to even the waviest walls with an inexpensive compass.


How to Drill a Hole in Glass

And how to drill a hole in metal, ceramic tile and masonry


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How to Use a Power Miter Saw

Cut trim and moldings so they fit like a glove

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8 Brilliant Ways to Use a Razor Blade

Everyone knows you can use a utility razor blade to cut stuff, but this humble tool is one of the...


Duct Tape Uses

Look for duct tape in one of its many sizes, shapes or materials for special uses or for solving special...


Hammers Aren’t Just for Nails: 101 Ways to Use a Rip Hammer

Really, we only show 9 ways, but there are lots more


Making Circular Saw Cuts

From cutting wide baseboard to framing a roof, these techniques make angle cuts easy and accurate


Router Edge Guide: How to Get Perfect Routed Edges

Tips and techniques for pro-quality profiles


How To Rip Boards Safely On a Table Saw

Here's the right way to make rip cuts.