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    How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

    If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...


    12 Fun DIY Mitten Drying Racks

    Winter can be a struggle. Not only is there all the salting and shoveling, but you need to find a...


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    How to Build a Wall-to-Wall Closet with Doors

    Steal a few feet from the end of your bedroom and add a wall-to-wall closet with doors. Here are the...


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    How to Tape Drywall

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


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    Modular Workbench

    Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


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    Drywall Butt Joints Made Easy

    Techniques to avoid having to feather out butt joints.


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    Make a Perfect Miter Joint

    Take your woodworking up a notch with these great tips.


    DIY Dictionary: Torpedo Level

    What is a torpedo level? It should come as no surprise that most torpedo levels are tapered or torpedo-shaped. What...

    What You Need to Know Before Buying an Electric Snow Blower

    Here's what to know before investing in an electric snow blower, according to industry experts.


    No Toolbox? Here are 8 Alternatives That Really Work

    You want to keep your tools organized, but with various jobs and tools for every task, keeping things in order...


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    6-Point Sockets vs. 12-Point Sockets: Which One Should You Use?

    Are 12-point sockets as good as six-point sockets? Find out the answer—and why—before you buy that expensive set of socket...


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    Cleaning Tips to Reduce Household Dust

    Studies show that the average six-room home in the United States collects 40 lbs. of dust each year. Sounds impressively...


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    Wood Finishes That are Food Safe

    Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...


    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....


    How To Put on Car Seat Covers

    Make your car's interior look fresh and new with some seat covers


    15 Handy Gifts for Woodworkers They’ll Use for Many Projects to Come

    Whether you're buying for the experienced woodworker or the carpenter just starting out, the best gifts for woodworkers...


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    15 Things You Need to Know About Buying a Snow Blower

    Choosing the right snow blower can be a daunting task. Here are 15 things to know about snow blowers to...

    Quick-Look Tape Measure Hack

    All it takes is a quick glace to accurately measure lengths you need with this simple tape measure hack.


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    Wet Sanding Drywall

    Choose drywall and try wet sanding to reduce the dust


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    11 Things You Should Never Do to Your Chainsaw

    You'll find lots of warnings online about keeping yourself safe while operating a chainsaw. Here is how to protect your...


    Which Diamond Blades Are Best?

    Avoid spending a bunch of money on the wrong blade.


    How to Replace a Snow Blower Belt

    Improve performance with DIY snow blower belt replacement in this step-by-step guide.


    How to Use a Torque Wrench

    A torque wrench prevents the common over-tightening problem

    How To Test an Ignition Coil

    Test the ignition coil quickly and easily with a simple ignition system tester


    7 Must-See Black Friday Deals From Harbor Freight in 2022

    Black Friday Harbor Freight deals are already running and only get better as the big shopping weekend approaches.


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    How to Use Pocket Screws

    This ingenious fastening system simplifies all types of wood joints.


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    Easy Weekend Projects to Increase the Value of Your Home

    Whether you paint your front door or add potted plants, these home improvement ideas can turn your house from not-too-hot...


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    Saturday Morning Workshop: Portable Laptop Computer Stand

    Make this ingenious, compact laptop stand in an hour with only a jigsaw, a drill, sandpaper and $10 in materials.


    DIY Table Saw Table

    Build this take-down table saw table to make the perfect work station for a DIYer with limited garage space.