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How do professionals make straight circular saw cuts, on the job site, without using a guide?
I get asked this question a lot. People see me cutting freehand on the show, and they say, how do you...
What if I told you that WOOD…is actually an awful lot like CELERY . And that if you’re new to carpentry and woodworking, I think the fastest way to understand the quirks of wood, is to...
I’ve been asked a hundred times how you can best hang things from the ceiling of a room—including heavier things. This article and video from The Honest Carpenter will explain the 5...
The architectural salvage trend has gained a huge amount of steam in the last several years. Personally, I think it’s a great way to reuse existing materials, as well as showcase...
Not every drywall repair requires new sheetrock installation. In a lot of cases, a simple coat of drywall mud can hide gouges and unfinished areas. This article shows you how to make simple...
Eventually, everyone needs to find a stud in a finished, painted wall. Even with a stud finder, this can be a frustrating task. Use these five methods (and one helpful tip) to find studs in your...
One of the most common calls a handyman gets is when someone’s door latch is not working properly. This can result in a door popping open, with embarrassing results. Especially if it’s...
Q: A neighbor told me that the corner boards on my house are starting to rot. (The paint there is beginning to peel.) Can I tell if a particular spot is actually rotted? –Lane M.,...
Q. I’m building a detached deck in my backyard and want to pour concrete footings for the posts to stand on. How deep do I need to dig before I can pour? –Kevin H., Greenville, SC
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Q: A door knob in my older (1920s) house came loose. It spins when I try to turn it. Is there a way to tighten old door knobs?
A: A lot of people who have pre-1940s homes ask this...
This post explains the French cleat. French cleats are the strongest, most adaptable mounting system in all of carpentry. As a bonus, they’re exceedingly simple to...
In this post I take you through the principles of changing a circular saw blade. As you might imagine, I put an emphasis on safety.
Here’s a Youtube video of Ethan’s that...
