Pro Tips

Pro tips and techniques that will give you a helping hand in your daily life on the jobsite.

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Pro Tips and Tricks for Installing Laminate Flooring

We talked with a flooring expert to get some installation tips that will help you avoid humps, bumps, gaps and cracks.

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Tips and Techniques for Pouring Self-Leveling Underlayment

We’ll show you the step-by-step process to achieve a perfectly flat and level underlayment that’s smooth as glass.


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7 Genius Tips and Tricks for Working With Extension Cords

You can't get much done on a jobsite without extension cords. These field-tested tips for storing and using those cords...


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The Best Cordless Circular Saws of 2023-24 – A Handyman’s Buying Guide

Find out which circular saw is best suited for you.


A Pro Carpenter’s Guide to Framing Basement Walls

A poor framing job can bring a whole mess of problems, so we asked a professional framing carpenter how to...

How to Make Safer, Better Cuts on a Miter Saw

Our expert, Jerome Worm, has been using a miter saw every day for 30 years. He explains how to get...


Tips and Techniques for Finishing Trim

Achieving a flawless finish is all about proper prep, taking the correct steps, and applying the right product with quality...


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8 Carpentry Tips and Advice From Actual Professionals

We asked carpentry pros who have spent years sawing through 2x4's and pounding nails to pass along some of the...


Tips and Tools for Achieving Better Painting Results

Seasoned professional painters have learned from experience what paint works best in any situation, what equipment is durable and yields...


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A How To Guide for Tiling Mosaic Floor

A handy guide to laying and setting mosaic tile from one of our most trusted tile experts. Plus, a quick...


12 Scaffolding Safety Tips and Hints

We picked the brain of a scaffolding expert, and he gave us these great tips on how to work smart...


14 House Wrap Installation Tips You Need to Know

House wrap isn't fun to install, but with the goal of energy efficiency, it's here to stay. There have been...


13 ‘Cutting Edge’ Table Saw Tips

Straight from top pro woodworkers—ultra-clever tips for getting the most from your table saw.

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Tidy Tips From a Picky Painter

You can tell a good paint job because the new wall paint is only on the wall. We asked a...


11 Kitchen Cabinet Installation Tips From a Professional

Even the most experienced cabinet installers might learn a thing or two from this list of kitchen cabinet installation tips...


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29 Simple Ways to Make Your Workbench Work Harder

These ingenious workbench upgrades will make a huge difference in your workshop efficiency. And they’re easy to DIY!


How to Operate a Skid Steer

Renting and operating a skid steer can be intimidating. Read our tips on how to operate a skid steer properly...


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Create Smooth Walls: A Mudslinger’s Guide

Our pro taper shares his three-day, step-by-step taping routine. He gave us some great tips that will help you end...


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15 Tips to Prevent Tools From Getting Stolen

Tool thefts are on the rise. Prevent your tools from being stolen by following these tips.


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Face Frame Cabinet Building Tips

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


Pro Tips For Selecting the Best Outdoor Paint or Stain

Make your paint job last longer with these pro tips


6 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Paint Sprayer

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

10 Tips on How to Spray Foam Insulation

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


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14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.


Tips to Mini-Split Installation Success

A mini-split system can add year-round comfort to any home, and they can be installed just about anywhere. Check out...


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Wood Finishes That are Food Safe

Choosing the correct finish is always a tough job, and when it comes to food safe finishes, that decision can...


How to Use a Chalk Line

Learning how to use a chalk line doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our tips for making accurate, straight lines...


8 Circular Saw Cutting Tips

These circular saw cutting tips for this indispensable tool will help you get it done safer, faster, and smoother.