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How To: Use a Miter Box
A miter box is a wonderfully simple, affordable tool that allows any DIYer to make accurate crosscuts in wood. Since ...
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Ergonomic Snow Shoveling Tips from the Experts
As the days get shorter and the nights get colder, Old Man Winter gears up to blow squalling snow all over our decks ...
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How To: Use a Leaf Blower
Fall is full of football, hot apple cider, and pumpkin pies. And leaves. For some, lots and lots of leaves. A leaf bl...
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Bob Vila Radio: DIY Concrete
Even though the words are often used interchangeably, concrete and cement are not the same thing. Portland cement is ...
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How To: Mow Your Lawn Properly
A chore though it may be, mowing your lawn properly will do more than just improve its appearance.
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How To: Use a Saw Properly
Results depend on more than technology.
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How To: Use a Hammer
Even professionals have improper hammering technique. Use this refresher course to improve your skills.
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The Best Floor Sander for DIYers
Unless you plan to sand many floors in your lifetime, the best choice for do-it-yourself floor refinishing is the ran...
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How To: Use a Portable Power Planer
Power planers do the work of jack planes but faster.
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Using Your Router
Follow these rules when using your router for safety and effectiveness.
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Filing Techniques
It takes a little technique and some practice before the file fits naturally in your hand, and your stroke is smooth and regular.
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Operating a Drill Press
Follow these guidelines to operate a drill press the right way.
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How To: Use a Hand Plane
Wood planes are easy and immensely satisfying tools to use.
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How To: Use a Paint Spray Gun
Are you tired of using a brush and messing with a tray whenever you paint? Consider investing in a paint spray gun. S...
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How To: Use a Block Plane
These simple steps will help you operate the block plane to its best use.
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How To: Cut Straight Lines with a Circular Saw
These techniques will help you cut straigt lines with your circular saw.
 
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