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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 2024-24 – A Handyman’s Buying Guide
Find out which circular saw is best suited for you.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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...
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Pro Tips For Selecting the Best Outdoor Paint or Stain
Make your paint job last longer with these pro tips
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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8 Circular Saw Cutting Tips
These circular saw cutting tips for this indispensable tool will help you get it done safer, faster, and smoother.