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Tools & Workshop
May 17, 2012 | Thursday
Bob Vila's Top 5 TV Shows & Movies
I was amused to see James Marsden geared up in a tool belt on "30 Rock", as his character set about fixing loose floo...
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Tools & Workshop
May 16, 2012 | Wednesday
How To: Get Clean, Chip-Free Cuts in Melamine and Veneer
Melamine-coated particleboard is a great material for storage, basement, garage, home office, and kid's room projects...
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Tools & Workshop
May 16, 2012 | Wednesday
Rulers, Straightedges, Compasses and Dividers
The handy group of measurement tools
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Use a Saw Properly
Results depend on more than technology.
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Use a Hammer
Even professionals have improper hammering technique. Use this refresher course to improve your skills.
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Choose the Right Saw for the Job
Different sawteeth have different strengths for particular projects. Learn which kind of blades are best for your needs.
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
Tool Storage
Read our primer for preventing breakage and misplacement in tool storage.
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
Amy Matthews: 5 Tips for Successful DIY
Host of DIY Networks' "Sweat Equity" and "This New House," Amy Matthews offers some helpful DIY advice.
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Tools & Workshop
May 15, 2012 | Tuesday
How To: Distress New Beams for an Century-Old Look
Creating distressed beams adds character to any space.
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Tools & Workshop
May 14, 2012 | Monday
New Wave of Brushless Motor Power Tools
Brushless motor technology has been around for a while, but only within the last couple years have power tool manufac...
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TIMOTHY DAHL
Tools & Workshop
April 26, 2012 | Thursday
How To: Spring Clean Your Power Tools
Like everything with moving parts—your car, your computer, your body—your power tools will last longer and work bette...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Tools & Workshop
April 17, 2012 | Tuesday
5 Ways to Get Perfect, Clean Cuts in Plywood
Plywood sheet goods are an essential in any home improvement project involving wood. But due to their layered structu...
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CHRIS GARDNER
Tools & Workshop
April 15, 2012 | Sunday
Workshop Planning Checklist
Seven things to consider as you plan out your workshop.
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Tools & Workshop
April 13, 2012 | Friday
DIY Deals: Tools
At BobVila. com we are dedicated to providing the tools and information necessary to help you with all of your home i...
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Tools & Workshop
April 11, 2012 | Wednesday
Top Tips for Using a Floor Sander
Use a floor sander effectively in order to complete your hardwood refinishing project more quickly and easily.
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