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I Tried Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens From Amazon to Fix Chips in My Walls

Make your space look new again with the help of a refillable touch-up paint pen, like this option from Slobproof.

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Give Your Bathroom a New Look with Family Handyman Approved Aura Bath & Spa Paint

Remodels can be costly and become drawn out. But if you're looking for a quick way to breath new life...


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Purdy Paint Brushes (Like the XL Cub) Make Cutting in Easy

Looking for quality painting tools that can be used with paint or stain? Check out Purdy paint brushes for your...


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Drywall Anchors: What To Know Before You Buy

Drywall anchors allow you to hang items safely and securely without having to locate studs.


DIY Home Inspection Tools

Spot expensive problems before you make an offer on a new home

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12 Best Home Improvement Projects Under $100

A little can go a long way when it comes to home improvements. For just $100 you can make some...


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Taping Drywall Tips: How to Tape Drywall Joints

Get the tape coat just right and you're sure to have smooth drywall joints

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29 Painting Tool Hacks To Get Your Projects Rolling

Whether you’re changing the color of your walls, polishing jewelry or ripping a long board, these painting tool hacks will...


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Drywall Taping Tips

How to get better taping results with less hassle


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Create Smooth Walls: A Mudslinger’s Guide

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...


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Secrets to Using and Preserving Paint Brushes and Rollers

Old paint and paint brushes don't do well together .Follow these secrets from the pros for how to use paint...

How to Choose and Use Painter’s Tape

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.


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Expert Tips for Finishing Drywall

Professional advice for smoother walls and less wasted time


How to Repair a Drywall Crack

Make unsightly flaws in your walls disappear.


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How to Tape Drywall

A color-coded guide to flat, smooth, perfect walls.


Who Remembers This Iconic Tool Brand?

For 90 years this esteemed brand name was synonymous with quality manufacturing, affordable pricing, and an almost legendary lifetime warranty....

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Wet Sanding Drywall

Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


How to Use Powder Actuated Tools

Powder actuated tools (PAT) are a powerful way to attach wood to concrete and concrete block. Here's how to use...


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How to Scribe for a Perfect Fit

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


Reciprocating Saw Uses and Tips

The ultimate remodeling tool—with attitude


Use Aluminum Mesh for Fast Drywall Repair

An aluminum screen simplifies hole repair in walls


Ladder Stabilizers

Work faster and smarter—and feel 10 times safer!


Build a Victorian Screen House

Escape the bugs in style, whether you're entertaining friends or just hanging out


The Most Essential Painting Tools Every Homeowner Should Have

If you're painting walls and ceilings, having the proper tools is the key to efficient, polished results. You don't need...

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