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Home & Garden

Looking to live a green, environmentally responsible lifestyle? Renovate your home, design your garden or DIY repairs around the house? Look no further.

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Jan 7, 2008

You don't have to take your circular saw to the shop for a tune-up; we've brought the shop to you. Learn how to extend the life of your saw with simple cleaning and general maintenance. There's no 3,0 ...

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Jan 7, 2008

This video demonstrates how to replace the trigger switch and cord on a HD77 Skill Saw, but the technique he uses could apply to just about any circular saw you own. ...

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Jan 7, 2008

The bend won't be quite as sharp, but suitable bends can be made for many construction projects without using a brake. This video will show you how to do it, and hopefully save you some money! ...

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Jan 7, 2008

Cutting plywood on the table saw can be difficult because you have to move the unwieldy 4x8 sheet across the blade. A better solution is to move a circular saw over the sheet. For rips, the saw table ...

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Jan 7, 2008

Kitchen cabinets have multiple pieces that must fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. A story stick will help keep the measurements accurate when transferring them from the installation site to the layou ...

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Jan 7, 2008

A simple wheelbarrow, a stiff rake, and a reliable process transform the task of mixing concrete from back-breaker to no-brainer. Watch and see how to mix concrete in a wheelbarrow. ...

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Jan 7, 2008

A new or used gallon paint can with the rim cut off makes a perfect container to load your brush from. There's no rim to get in the way when you slap the brush against the side, and no lip to get mess ...

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Jan 7, 2008

You can make a plain-looking wall into a great-looking rock wall by veneering it with fieldstone. The techniques are the same for block, poured concrete, or even a wood-frame wall. ...

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Jan 7, 2008

Not all tapes are created equal, so here are a few tips for making accurate measurements. "Measure twice and cut once," is the mantra of all carpenters, but it won't make a difference if the measureme ...

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Jan 7, 2008

Professional finisher Peter Gedrys details how to mix clear furniture wax with dry pigments and artist's oil colors to create decorative finishes, man-made patinas, and color-matched protective finish ...