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CROSS LAP JOINTS – HOW DO I CUT THEM?

Cross lap joints–or “overlapping” joints–are used to create beautiful, continuous lines in wooden structures and furniture. This article will show you how to cut clean cross...

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MY DECK STAIR TREADS ARE ROTTING! CAN I REPLACE THEM?

Deck stair treads–especially FRONT deck stair treads–are prone to coming loose, detaching, and even breaking. This article and video from The Honest Carpenter will show you how to...

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DRYWALL ANCHORS? MOUNTING PLATES ARE MUCH STRONGER!

I’m not a big fan of drywall anchors. Of course, they have their time and place, but I think people use them too often. Or in situations where they’re not really...

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PAINTER'S TOOL – Most Useful Tool EVER?!

Here’s the situation: I’m stranded on a desert island. I can only take one tool with me. Would I take a knife? Or a magnifying glass? How about a leatherman’s tool?...

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