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VIDEO: Cool Handsaw Cutting Trick
Updated on March 20th, 2017
If you think that handsaws are just useless relics from the past, think again I have many power saws in my workshop,...Continue Reading
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BETTER SANDPAPER: Why I Like 3M Pro-Grade Abrasives
Updated on January 2nd, 2021
Not all sandpapers are created equal, and I’ve had more than the usual opportunities to see this fact first-hand...Continue Reading
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Condensation on Windows: A Video Explanation
Updated on November 8th, 2019
UPDATED 8Nov2019: One of the most common problems in modern homes is window condensation and poor indoor air quality...Continue Reading
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VIDEO: See Better Building Wrap In Action
Updated on October 22nd, 2016
Most buildings that go up these days are covered in fabric building wrap that sits underneath whatever siding is on the...Continue Reading
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STRIPPING PAINT: Safe and Effective Methods
Updated on June 13th, 2019
UPDATED 13Jun2019: Many older homes and pieces of antique furniture have gorgeous woodwork hidden under layers of...Continue Reading
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Q & A: How do I repair a deep crack in my concrete slab and add flexibility to prevent the crack from growing?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Repair a crack in your concrete slab: Q: Hello Mr Maxwell; Thanks for previous help re Lichen & Roof problems Now...Continue Reading
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INFO RESOURCE: Finding Products to Kill Mold
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Looking for products to kill mold Many of the specific products I test and recommend are new enough that store clerks...Continue Reading
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TECH TIP: Two Ways to Finish Outdoor Wood
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Finishing wooden decks, fences, outdoor furniture, picnic tables and gazebos is not as simple as it looks, and too...Continue Reading
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Q&A: Olive oil to finish a teak table?
Updated on November 22nd, 2015
Here's a question I got by email from JT She writes: Question: "Can I use olive oil to finish a teak table It's a...Continue Reading
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Shingle Wisdom
Updated on June 18th, 2019
I’ve just re-shingled a roof I originally covered with asphalt shingles 20 years ago, and seeing how the...Continue Reading