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Drilling Debris
To get rid of drilling debris from holes you are making in masonry for anchors, use a section of small plastic tubing about 2 ... |
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Drills and Bits
An electric drill without bits is like a bow without arrows. And the better the bit (or arrow, I suppose) the better the result. |
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Electrical Capacity
Before you buy that new powertool, check your homes electrical capacity. Make sure that you have the proper voltage and wiring ... |
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Finding Replacement Parts
Finding replacement parts can be daunting unless you know how and where to look for them. |
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Finishing Sander
The purpose of a finshing sander is not to shape wood but to get it ready for a final smooth finish. Let the sander come to ... |
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Full Speed Sawing
Don't start a saw motor with the blade touching the workpiece. Let the motor reach full speed before it begins the cut. |
 
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How To Install a Hardwood Floor
With patience and attention to detail, installing a new wooden floor can be an easy home improvement project. |
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How To Make a Lap Joint
Lap joints are used to make a strong joint at a place where two boards come together. Here, we'll look at three different lap ... |
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How to Remove Old Flooring
Old flooring can be easily removed to make way for new flooring. Follow the preparation steps to save on cleanup time. |
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How To Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively. |
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How to Store Your Lawnmower for Winter
Winterizing your mower now can save you some serious lawnmower repair bills in the spring. |
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Kickback Dangers
Kickback is a leading cause of power saw injuries. A hazard inherent to all power saws regardless of brand or style, it occurs ... |
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Lathe Filing
When filing in a lathe, don't hold the file rigid, but use a slight gliding motion. This will help the file clear itself and ... |
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Let it Breathe
Be sure to frequently check the air filters on your tools. Clogged filters can choke an engine and many filters can be cleaned ... |
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Loose Bolts
If vibration causes nuts to constantly work loose, first add a lock washer, if it doesn't have one. Or, if there is room on ... |
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Loose Wire Fix
Wiring that falls out of its routing on equipment or trailers has a tendency to get torn off. Metal clips work to solve this ... |
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Maintaining Small Engines
We depend on small engines to do a variety of jobs in the yard. The Fix-It Club knows how to keep them in top condition. |
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Make Mulch
Chippers are a valuable addition to the yard power tool arsenal. They can turn brush piles, branches, woody debris and other ... |
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Manual Storage
If you have manuals for tools and equipment scattered throughout your shop, basement or garage, putting them all in one place ... |
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Matching Blades
Never use the wrong type of blade in your circular saw. Always match the type and rpm rating of blade to the material being cut. |
