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Tiling in Corners

Tiling in corners requires patience and precision. Follow the techniques outlined in this guide to achieve professional-looking results.
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How to Cut Batts of Fiberglass Insulation

3 easy steps and neat trick to safely make tidy cuts in fiberglass insulation batts.
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Screening Paint

Strain impurities out of your paint before you pick up a brush or roller. Learn more about screening paint in this guide.
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Plywood Pick-Up Trick

Discover the plywood pick-up trick with our guide. Learn how to handle plywood efficiently and safely for your projects with these tips.
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Stay-Fresh Paint Roller

Save yourself some rinsing work, and keep your roller ready to go, with this simple trick.
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Hammer Claw Uses and Techniques

The claw of a hammer can be used for more than just removing nails. Learn about types of hammer claws, ways they can be used, and how to select the right one for your project.
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Deck-Railing Brace

Eliminate the sag in a long handrail.
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Removing Grout

You don't need a special tool to remove old grout, but you do need the determination to do it right.
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How To Adjust Your Sliding Door

With these adjustment techniques, you can fix a sliding door yourself. Read on for our expert tips and advice.
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Drilling Pilot Holes: A Comprehensive Guide for Your Projects

Drilling pilot holes can help to prevent wood splitting and provide accurate fastening. This guide walks you through the steps.
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Garden Watering Tips

When the skies are cloudless and the days are hot and long, you can help your lawn and garden survive by watering wisely
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Using a Tourniquet Clamp

Learn how to use a tourniquet clamp for woodworking and carpentry. This tool helps secure pieces for gluing and creates tight joints.
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Setting Stepping Stones

Create a sturdy, no-wobble garden path.
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How to Make Perfect Chalk Lines for a Perfect Project

No matter the distance from start to finish, the tips in this article will help you draw the perfect chalk line for your next project.
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How to Fix Concrete Steps

Concrete steps are typically durable, but they can sometimes chip or breakaway near the corners. Read these steps to learn how to bring new life to damaged corners of your concrete steps.
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How To Remove an Interior Doorknob

No need to call in the pros for a faulty doorknob. This guide explains how to remove an interior doorknob by yourself.
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Repairing Crooked Sliding Door Tracks to Improve Entryways

Follow our detailed guide for quick fixes for your bent sliding door tracks. Learn when to repair and when to replace your sliding door track.
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Removing Old Toilet Seats

If your toilet seat was installed with metal bolts, you'll probably need some help wrestling it off now.
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Gluing Laminate Trim

Re-gluing a laminate trim piece just got a little easier.
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Covering Up Wall Cracks

Have a crack in your wall that you want gone? Luckily, fixing most household cracks is a straightfoward and simple process.
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Opening Jammed Windows

Windows painted shut? Patience pays off in getting them moving again.
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How To Fix a Loose Newel Post

The key to a steadier handrail is at the bottom of the stairs. This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to stabilize an unsteady newel post.
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Unclogging Spray Paint Nozzles

Keep your spray paint flowing with this revival technique
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How To Fix Falling Drawers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Falling drawers can be both a nuisance and damaging. This guide will help you create stops for older cabinet drawers to keep them from falling.
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How to Mend Miter Joints and Prevent Future Issues

Coax your baseboards outside corners back into place with this simple trick.