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How To Choose the Right Sandpaper for Wood Projects

A pro woodworker explains what you need to know about sandpaper for wood, so your next project turns out perfectly.

How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


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Family Handyman Approved: Ryobi RS290G Random Orbit Sander

Here's why we like this affordable random orbit sander from Ryobi.


How to Make a DIY Storage Ottoman

Build this footstool and gain a perfect place to stow your stuff.


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How to Sand Wood Faster

Speed up your woodworking projects with these sanding tips

35 Genius Sanding Tips You Need to Know

Save yourself some time and hassle during your next woodworking project with one of these genius sanding tips.


How to Make a DIY Bread Box

Back in the day, people stored their bread in a special box in the kitchen or pantry. Relive those days...

How to Make a Paper Towel Holder for Your Kitchen

Here's a quick and easy project to manage messes and spills.


Flawless Floor Sanding

Tips for hassle-free floor sanding


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7 Pro-Approved Tips for How to Sand Woodwork by Hand

Special tools and high-quality sandpaper produce great results with less effort


10 Tips for Mastering the Random Orbit Sander

A random orbit sander just might be the most user-friendly power tool there is. But that doesn't mean there's nothing...

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Tips and Techniques for Sanding Drywall

All the best tips and techniques for a smooth drywall surface.



How to Sand Drywall

Techniques and tools for sanding drywall so it's perfectly smooth, plus tips for dust control.


PVC Hack: Curvy Sanding Tools

Cut short pieces of PVC pipe lengthwise to make contour sanders for convex and concave surfaces. (It cuts easily with...

The Best Sander for Finishing Cabinets

Random orbital sanders do the best job of finish-sanding wood.