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How To: Sand and save a wood floor

Over time, a wooden floor can sustain a heavy amount of damage thanks to the weather, heavy foot traffic, and things constanly falling on it. So, it's always a good idea to refinish a floor every few years or so to make sure that it will last longer. This tutorial will show you how to sand and save a wood floor. It's a difficult task, so make sure you have the time and patience to do it. Enjoy!

How To: Strip paint from woodwork

If you plan on taking a different look with your old doors and molding, the best way to do so is by striping off the old paint. This is a long process that requires you use an asortment of different tools. The biggest issue with stripping paint is that you don't want to damage the door or molding so you have to be as careful as you can be. So check out this tutorial and find out how to strip paint from woodwork. Enjoy!

How To: Lay down mulch for new plants in the winter

In this garden video, you'll learn how to get ready for the winter by laying down mulch for new plants. Mulching new plantings for the winter is very important for protection during the snowy months, and it improves the look of the beds, keeps some weed down, and keeps the moisture in the soil (although too much keeps the moisture out).

How To: Spackle and patch holes in the wall

Having tons of pictures hanging in one single room can be a beautiful site to look at. But if you plan on moving or changing the style of that room, you're bound to have a few holes in your wall. Not to worry, those holes are easy to take care of and will take you less than a day to complete. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to properly spackle and patch holes in your wall. It's an easy task that anyone can do in a snap! So good luck and enjoy!

How To: Easily unclog a kitchen sink

Prepare to get messy! In this helpful home tutorial, you'll be finding out how to unclog a kitchen sink. One of the most obvious reasons for a clogged sink is because if leftover food. But there are other things that can clog a pipe, so check out this tutorial on how to easily unclog you kitchen sink today. Good luck and enjoy!

How To: Make your home more energy efficient

Saving money is the name of the game during any rough financial period. There are many ways to do so, but one of the most obvious ways is by doing it in your home. Being energy efficient is a great way to not only save some green, but be green as well. So in this tutorial, you'll learn a few tips on how to make your home more energy efficient. Enjoy!

How To: Properly paint your home using a roller brush

Owning a home can be a great accomplishment for many men and women. Once you own it, you can do almost anything you want with it, even give it a new paint job. Now, painting is a fun and easy way to customize rooms in your home that may lack character, but it can be a tough job. This tutorial, presented by Lowes, will help show you how to properly paint your room using a roller brush and the right equipment. So good luck and try to stay clean. Enjoy!

How To: Make a storage box using a bandsaw

The great thing about using a bandsaw, is that you can do almost anything on it. One of the most popular items to make using a bandsaw is a wooden box. Now, you can make an ordinary box with a bandsaw, but since you can perform curves and turns, you can make it into any shape that you desire. In this tutorial, the woodworker made an interesting designed box using the bandsaw. So if you're interested in finding out more, check out the tutorial. Good luck, be careful, and enjoy!

How To: Fertilize your vegetable garden with composted manure

If you're working on creating the healthiest, most fertile vegetable garden possible, you might want to consider adding composted cow manure to your soil. Not only is composting great for your garden, it's easy. So easy, in fact, that a complete overview can be presented in just over a minute's time. For specifics, and to get started using fertilizer in your own home garden, watch this helpful gardener's guide.

How To: Remove the odor of garlic from your fingers

Garlic is a delicious, salubrious and stinky vegetable. Learn how to remove its garlicky stench from your hands with this handy video tutorial, which suggets, among other things, using lemon juice to get rid of the unwanted odor. For specifics, and to get started cleaning your own hands, watch this handy how-to.

How To: Put pieces of Trafficmaster Allure flooring together

Trafficmaster vinyl flooring is one of the most exciting types of flooring to hit the market in recent years. It is made of vinyl, but can look like hardwood, tile, or other types of flooring while still maintaining its durability and easy of install. This short video features a man installing just such a floor in his home office, demonstrating how easy it is to put the pieces of Allure flooring together.

How To: Install a Trafficmaster Allure vinyl floor

Trafficmaster Allure flooring is a popular option for many remodels because it is waterproof, durable, and easy to install. Find out just how easy by watching this video, which walks you through the process of installing the faux-hardwood version of the versatile flooring in a basement where, because it is waterproof, you won't have to worry about mold or mildew damaging it like your would with a real hardwood floor.

How To: Cut Trafficmaster Allure flooring with your hands

One of the distinguishing aspects of Trafficmaster Allure vinyl flooring is that it requires very little effort to cut the pieces to whatever length you need. All you do is score a line across the piece, then fold it in half! It snaps cleanly into two new pieces. This quick video features a man remodeling his office cutting a piece himself in only 26 seconds, using only a ruler and a knife to score the wood before he folds it.

How To: Install a clothesline

Using a clothesline instead of a dryer is a superb way to save money on your energy bills! In this video presented by Bunnings, learn how to install a clothesline and get your clothes dry and smelling fresh! Do the economically smart thing and begin using a clotheline instead of your dryer.

How To: Unclog a toilet using various methods

Is your toilet constantly clogging? Are you sick of calling a plumber? Unclogging a toilet can be a challenging task, but when you have the right tools and the right advice, it's a breeze. Julie Sussman and Stephanie Glakas-Tenet, who Dare to Repair, show you exactly how to unclog a toilet without flooding your bathroom. Unclog a toilet using various methods.

How To: Troubleshoot and repair a three-way electrical switch

There's no need to pay for a pricey electrician for a light switch problem— you can try to fix it yourself. This video from This Old House explains how three-way switches work and shows tips for finding and replacing faulty three-way switches in your home. First, you need to understand the difference between the hot and neutral wire, the ground wire, and the traveler.

How To: Pinch out the branches on your tomato plants

This video from the the excellent UK series Container Gardening for Food teaches you a simple technique for increasing the yield of your tomato plants. By simply pinching out the new buds your plants continues to sprout after its already fully limbed, you can keep it from expending energy making new limbs and make it focus that energy on growing larger, more delicious tomatoes. A must-watch for any at-home tomato grower.

How To: Set up and use a mortise router jig

A router jig is a handy tool for any woodmaker. It helps can clean messes that other tools may have caused and can be used to help finish certain wood projects. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to set up a router jig and then properly use it on any wood project that needs it. So sit back, pay attention, and enjoy! Set up and use a mortise router jig.

How To: Make a zero-clearance dado insert for your table saw

If you're having a problem with chipping when it comes to using your table saw, it may be the type of saw you're using or it could be the lack of a zero-clearance blade insert. Although it may not sound important, a zero-clearance blade insert is an important piece that helps lessen the chance of chipping and it can be a real money saver when you need to make cuts into pieces of wood that don't come cheap. In this tutorial, you'll find out more about a zero-clearance insert and how it will he...

How To: Easily build a nantucket bench

Whether you live by yourself or with others, there's no harm in having an extra seat or two for guests. Buying one is simple and easy to do, but making your own can be much more satisfying and fun. In this video tutorial, you'll find out how to make a nantucket bench for you or others. It's an easy to build project that will result in a beautiful looking bench. So check it out and good luck! Easily build a nantucket bench.

How To: Make a tile-top craftsman table easily

If you're looking for a tutorial that will challenge your woodworking skills, this video may be it. In it, you'll find out how to make a great looking tile-top craftsman table. This is a great looking table that is sure to help with the look of any room. The simple, yet, beautiful design requires a mortise with tenon joinery, two methods that are easy to use and easy to learn how to make. So if you're up to the challenge, check out this video. Enjoy! Make a tile-top craftsman table easily.

How To: Make a table saw jig

A table saw is a powerful tool that comes with great responsibility. It can cut small and large pieces easily, created little grooves for decoration, and much more. But despite all of the great benefits a table saw has, it is a dangerous tool for anybody, experienced or not, to use. When it comes to pushing wood, nothing gets your fingers or limbs close to the blade than doing that. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to make a table saw jig using some easy to follow tips. Having a jig m...

How To: Create a knock-down bookshelf with mortise and tenon

Anything that contains the words, "knock" and "down" would sound like something that is unsafe and shouldn't be used. But in this case, knock-down refers to something that is easy to put together, but looks like it took days to complete. So check this tutorial out on how to make a knock-down bookshelf with a mortise and tenon joinery. Good luck and enjoy! Create a knock-down bookshelf with mortise and tenon.

How To: Use a band saw to cut a tapered leg

Cutting tapered legs, can be a challenge withing itself. When using a band saw, it makes the job much more simpler to do, but there can be certain situations when it can prove to be tricky. That's when you need some tricks to help you out. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to cut tapered legs that have all four faces tapered. So sit back and enjoy! Use a band saw to cut a tapered leg.

How To: Make a lamb's tongue chamfer

If you are trying to create a lamb's tongue chamfer, then you must know that extra detail is important. Doing this can be hard and time consuming, but in the end it results in a beautiful looking piece. It's a detail that has been traditionally used throughout time and requires a steady hand. So check out this tutorial on how to make a lamb's tongue chamfer today. Enjoy! Make a lamb's tongue chamfer.

How To: Make a round, solid table top

If you're looking to add a table to your study room or living room area, look no further. Instead of going out and dishing anywhere from $80-$100 dollars on a round table top, why not make one yourself. You can do that with this helpful tutorial from Woodsmith magazine. It's easy to follow and will make a nice addition to anywhere in your home. Enjoy! Make a round, solid table top.

How To: Add cushions to your seat

If you've made chairs from scratch and are looking for something else to add, cushions could be a good option. Buying them from the store is great and all, but making your own is so much better. Not only are your able to choose whatever material you want, but you can have it look a certain way as well as make it as soft as you want. In this tutorial you'll find out how to add cushions to your chiars with some help from these videos. Good luck and enjoy! Add cushions to your seat.

How To: Use a router guide for bushings

A router is a helpful tool that is easy to use and makes wood crafting so much easier. There are many different kinds of tools and accessories that come with a router so it's important to know how to use them and what to use them for. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to use guide bushings for your router and when to use them. It's easy to follow and makes the job much more easier to complete. Good luck and enjoy! Use a router guide for bushings.

How To: Make a quartered bookmatch veneer

Being a woodmaker isn't an easy task. It takes time and experience to know just how to make something from scratch. Oh, and having some nifty tools that can make the job a whole lot easier, helps too. So in this tutorial you'll find out how to make a quartered bookmatch veneer using your handy skills and tools. It's not an easy project, but this tutorial will help make it easier for you. Enjoy! Make a quartered bookmatch veneer.

How To: Install a half-mortise lock

If you are interested in creating a jewelry box for your kid, wife, or even yourself, installing a half-mortise lock can be a tricky project. This is a piece of hardware that will help make any jewlery chest look professional and adds a bit of character to the piece. So in this tutorial, you'll discover just how difficult it can be to install a half-mortise lock. The video offers some helpful advice that will make the job much easier. But in order for it to work, make sure you follow the step...

How To: Choose the right wood filler

Accidents happen. Once they've taken place it's impossible to go back and fix whatever mistake you made. Or is it? When it comes to wood, or other materials, dents, indentations, or cuts can easily disappear when using the right type of wood filler. It's especially important to choose the right one, when you have to stain your wood. Not doing so can result in an obvious mistake that almost anyone can catch. So in this tutorial, you'll find out how to determine which wood filler is right for y...

How To: Sharpen your chisel or plane blade using sandpaper

It's important for any woodworker, that their tools be in tip-top shape in order to complete any job. A couple of those tools that need constant attention is a chisel or a plane blade. Having these tools sharpened is very important for completing most wood projects, and there are many options that woodworkers can choose. One of the most overlooked methods involved using sandpaper. If you want to know more, check out the tutorial above. It's easy to do and will have your chisel or plane blade ...

How To: Make a mitered spline jig

If you're interested in making any kind of l-shaped furniture, having the right jig to create the right kind of joiners is a big help. In this tutorial, you'll find out how to make a mitered spline jig using a router table. It's a pretty difficult task that requires you to be accurate and sure about your cuts. If you have a biscuit joiner, this is a cinch, but if not, check out this tutorial to help you make easy cuts. Enjoy! Make a mitered spline jig.