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Building face frames is rewarding and achieving square face frame dimensions is not as difficult as you might think. Here’s...

Have a question about drywall? Here is our ultimate guide to all things drywall, from joint compound to corner bead...

Re-sawing, the process of cutting a board into thinner pieces of the same length and width, opens up a world...

Apply painter's tape faster and more effectively so you can start painting sooner and make fewer mistakes.

Make your paint job last longer with these pro tips

We spoke to a former lead carpenter to find out the five things he wishes he had known before his...

This guide will advise you on how to clean a paint sprayer to extend its life and performance.

Here's what you need to know about DIY spray foam and why it's generally not a good idea.

Keeping dust under control results in clean jobsites and healthy lungs. Here are some great ways you can minimize and...

Never worked with two-part spray foam insulation before? Here's a guide on how to spray foam insulation with no mess...

Electrical inspector John Williamson gives a quick rundown of the requirements for outdoor and garage receptacles.

Most contractors are in business because they love building and want to make money. So you'd think that their favorite...

Electrical outlets do fail. Take these steps for when an outlet sparks, makes popping sounds & poses risks of electric...

Toolipedia: Everything you wanted to know about paint can openers

Replacing a hardwired smoke alarm is a piece of cake. Learn how from a veteran home inspector in this story.

What types of receptacle outlets are required by the code?

If you have an uneven concrete slab, you could replace it or cover it with leveling compound. But consider grinding...

Lead paint is dangerous, especially for small children, who might eat crumbling paint chips or pick up lead dust on...

If your child is one of the millions of K through 12th-grade students that participates in school science fair projects,...

Airless paint sprayers are by far the most efficient way to paint. Learn more about how to use and the...

Stapling shingles may be an easy roofing solution, but is not the most effective way to attach shingles to a...

A style and trend expert helps to simplify the head-scratching and often frustrating process of choosing kitchen cabinet hardware

A simple system for installing flat and level pavers

Installing a pocket door lock is essential for maximum home safety. A professional carpenter details his pocket door hardware installation...

Horizontal boring, trenchless digging, directional drilling- whatever you want to call it, this just might be the solution you were...

Rules and regulations regarding electrical service masts vary depending what part of the country you live in, so some of...

I've seen these same mistakes made over and over. The solution for every one is simple. Let me show you....

A roofing pro explains the ten things you should look for when hiring someone to roof a house

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.