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What is an HVLP Spray Gun (And How It Compares)
A standard spray gun—usually connected to a compressor—aggressively propels finish onto your project.
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Safety Gear Every DIYer Should Own
As an avid DIYer, you have the necessary tools, but do you have the proper safety gear? Here are 12...
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Top 3 Spray Foam Insulation Sprays To Consider Using
Not sure which spray foam to choose from? These have been reviewed as the top spray foams that will give...
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15 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags
Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there's a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your...
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Make Your Reusable Grocery Bags Sturdier
Make transporting your groceries easier with this simple hack.
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Best Way to Cut Threaded Rod to Your Desired Length
When you’re shortening a bolt or threaded rod with a hacksaw, you always mangle the threads at the sawn end,...
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DIY Dictionary: Plumb Bob
A plumb bob is a weighted object connected to a string that can be used to establish a vertical line....
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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build a Fold Down Workbench
Every good workshop (even if it's just a sliver of your garage) needs a quality workbench with ample storage. Begin...
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DIY Dictionary: Sawzall
What is a Sawzall? Sawzall—though a registered trademark of Milwaukee Tools—is the term often used to describe any brand of...
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DIY Dictionary: 16d Nail
What is a 16d Nail? A 16d nail is one that is 3-1/2 inches long. But what does the 'd'...
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How to Scribe for a Perfect Fit
Fit woodwork perfectly to even the waviest walls with an inexpensive compass.
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Shop-Made Edge-Gluing Clamps
For about $30, you can fortify your bar clamp arsenal with these mighty tools. These clamps apply pressure horizontally as...
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Reader Project: Mobile Flip-Top Workbench
Family Handyman reader Christopher Rings sent us photos and drawings of his incredible workbench. We just might need to build...
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12 Easy Things Everyone Should Know How to Fix
Whether you're a new homeowner or an expert DIYer, knowing how to fix these common household problems can save you...
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How to Use Paste Wax for Table Saw Lubrication
Using paste wax is the best way to lubricate the top of your table saw, which will help wood pieces...
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O-Ringed Router Bits
Use rubber O-rings to help you position router bit shafts the right depth in the collet. Use 5/32-in. dia. O-rings
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10 Awesome Hammer Hacks
You can use a hammer to pound nails, but there's so much more you can do, too! Check out these...
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Sharpen and Use a Cabinet Scraper
Once you try a cabinet scraper to smooth flat surfaces or curved sculpted forms, you’ll want to use it on...
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Tips for Tidy Outdoor Storage
Wouldn't it be nice to have all of your gardening tools and supplies organized and in a handy location? Read...
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Power Paint Mixer
Forget your old stir sticks! Grab a plastic hanger and cut off the bottom rung, leaving a stirring hook on...
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How To Drill a Hole in Glass Without Breaking It
Drilling through glass requires patience and the right tools in order to avoid cracking or shattering.
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20 Tips & Tricks for Making Drywall Work Easier
We've hung and patched and primed and finished our fair share of drywall. Check out this compilation of tips for...
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Check if a Square is Square
All you need to check if a square is square is a piece of plywood with a factory edge, a...
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How To Use a Miter Saw
A miter saw is a versatile tool that offers fast, accurate cuts. Learn how to use yours safely so you...
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Structural Screws vs. Lag Screws
Are these new, wimpy-looking structural screws really as good as the old-fashioned, meatier lag screws?
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15 Useful Tools for Collecting Leaves
With fall comes of the promise of leaves, clumping up on your grass and matting down on your flowerbeds (even...
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KEEN Utility Boots
Keen is a footwear brand based in Portland, Oregon. We are big fans of their boots and wanted to find out...
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Clamping and Gluing Tips and Tricks
Health gurus say to "treat your body like a temple". Well, here at Construction Pro Tips we have a similar...
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8 Brilliant Ways to Use a Razor Blade
Everyone knows you can use a utility razor blade to cut stuff, but this humble tool is one of the...