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    28 Secret Clamping Tricks from Woodworkers

    Clamps are a woodworker's best friend, and there are endless ways to use them in the workshop. Here are 28 of our most unique and useful clamping tricks from veteran woodworkers.

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    We Tried Kasa Smart Switches, and They Seriously Upgraded Our Home Lighting

    Looking to add smart home functionality without breaking the bank? The Kasa smart switch is a brilliant solution.


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    39 Outdoor Woodworking Projects for Beginners

    You don't have to be an expert woodworker or own specialty tools to take on one of these 40 outdoor...


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    16 Tips to Get the Best Plywood for Your Buck

    Check out our best plywood money-saving tips to help you build better cabinets and furniture.


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    56 Brilliant Woodworking Tips for Beginners

    Woodworking is a blast, but it can be intimidating for beginners. Luckily, our readers and editors love passing along their...

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    What To Know About Backyard Koi Ponds

    Do you have backyard koi ponds on your water features Pinterest board? These insider insights will help you decide if...


    The 10 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking

    Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We found the best dust collector systems on...


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    7 Things To Consider Before Planting a Wildflower Meadow

    Wildflower meadows are a great option for pollinators and nature-loving gardeners. Here's what to know before turning your yard into...


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    How To Deal With the Grooves When Painting Wood Paneling

    Ready to paint that old wood paneling, but not sure what to do with the grooves? Get rid of them...


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    17 Handy Hints for DIY Electrical Work

    Get to know these tricks before you tackle electrical projects at home.


    We Tried the Hedgehog Featherboard for Straight (and Safe) Cuts on the Table Saw

    Get the precision and control you need to saw through your next woodworking project with ease!


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    Woodturning Basics: Tips for Beginners

    Here are 10 tips for beginners who want to get off on the right foot with woodturning.


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    12 Tips on How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling

    These popcorn ceiling removal tips will help you update your living space while staying safe and clean.

    19 Things You Should Never Do To Your Lawn

    Whether you’re a green thumb or not, it’s easy to maintain a barefoot-worthy lawn with these tips.


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    10 Woodworking Basics You Should’ve Learned in Shop Class

    Just because you slacked off in your high school shop class doesn’t mean you can’t learn woodworking now. Get started...


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    These 10 Best Cordless Brad Nailers Are Worthy Additions to Your Shop in 2024

    Have cordless brad nailers finally improved enough to replace our trusty pneumatic tools? We put the top models to the...


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    PEX Plumbing Pipe: Everything You Need to Know

    PEX piping is the biggest revolution since the flush toilet. Learn what it is and everything in between with this...


    We Tried the Craftsman Electric Lawn Mower, a Riding Mower for Tight Spaces

    Ready to take the plunge and go battery-powered? We tested the Craftsman electric lawn mower–here’s what we thought.


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    10 Ground Cover Plants for Full Sun

    For your sunniest expanses in the landscape, consider these low-maintenance ground cover plants to choke out competing weeds.


    3 Simple Landscape Edging Ideas

    Three simple, attractive, low-maintenance garden and landscape edging ideas to inspire and keep weeds out of your garden.

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    9 Best Privacy Shrubs

    Whether it's to screen a view, hide an eyesore or gain some privacy from prying eyes, these shrubs offer homeowners...


    You Can Prep Your Garden Super Quickly With This Cardboard Gardening Hack

    One hour doing this can save you from an entire season of weeding!

    How to Paint a Front Door Without Removing It Off Its Hinges

    Save time by painting a door on its hinges using this easy trick.


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    20 Antique Woodworking Tools That Are Worth Big Bucks

    You won't believe what the most expensive old tools in the world sold for at auction.


    8 Backsplashes to Avoid, According to Interior Designers

    Some materials are impractical for kitchen cleanliness, while others are decidedly off-trend.


    Toro Zero-Turn Mower Review: We Tried Toro’s First Electric Riding Mower and It Was Well Worth...

    I got my hands on the all-new 60V MAX TimeCutter–the first Toro electric zero-turn mower. Check out my electric Toro...


    Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK Review: It’s Official, I’m Breaking Up With My String Trimmer and...

    I tested the convenient Husqvarna Combi Switch 330iK pole saw and edger and it's safe to say...


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    6 Tips for Perfect Routed Edges Every Time

    Tips and techniques for pro-quality profiles.