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Tools & Jigs

Cutting Door Casings for New Flooring

I’m in the middle of my latest redecorating project which involves stripping wallpaper that’s older than me, giving the room a fresh new paint job

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Cabinets & Furniture

How to Attach Crown Mouldings to Frameless Cabinets

I just had  a very good question from a reader on my “Cabinet Crown Moulding Tips” post so I figured the best way to answer

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Replacing a Stair Runner

After 18 years of living with a 1950’s-era vinyl stair runner with dubious health and safety issues, we finally decided it was time to make

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Tools & Jigs

Woodworking: Pick a Pocket Joint

Like most DIYers, I’m not a master woodworker…not by a long shot. While I fully appreciate the inherent beauty and strength of well-crafted dovetail, mortise

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Home Energy

Replace Two-Prong Receptacles with GFCIs

For those of us living in old houses, dealing with up to a hundred years of electrical wiring upgrades can be a real headache. You

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Tools & Jigs

Screw Performance Comparison Test

We all know there are special screws made for all kinds of applications – deck screws, wood screws, drywall screws, etc. But who says you

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How Do I ...

How to Cut Slots in Wood

I’m working on a new woodworking project that involved cutting through-slots for bolts in a couple of boards. The two boards will act as adjustable

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Ideas

Photographing your DIY Project: What to Shoot

To wrap up this series on photographing your DIY projects, I’m just going to offer a few simple tips to think about on what to

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Ideas

Car Lumber Rack Headrest Hack

We’ve all done it. Stuffed 8 foot lengths of 2 x 4’s, boards, paneling or pvc plumbing pipes into our cars to get them home

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How Do I ... Ideas

Lighting Tips for Photographing your DIY Projects

In my previous article a little while back – 5 Reasons to Photograph Your DIY Projects – I suggested several good reasons why you should

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