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Make Positive Drill Stops from Scrap Wood
This easy to make drill stop will guarantee that a hole is bored to the exact depth desired.
Is it a Doorbell, Telephone, Home Monitoring System? Actually, It’s all Three.
The wireless doorbell and cordless telephone system from VTech does triple duty.http://www.vtechphones.com/doorbell
7 Tips for Successful Painting and Refinishing
Save Time. Get Better Results
These 7 simple tips will give you better results and help avoid finishing headaches.
Installing Wallboard with Adhesive Has Sound Benefits
Drywall Adhesive Eliminates Nail Pops, Improves Sound Deadening and Helps Reduce Drafts
Could Your Garage Be Beckoning Burglars?
Tips, techniques and products to keep your garage safe from intruders.
The Latest in Composite Decking
Modern-day composite decking combines strength, good looks, durability and resistance to wear, scratching and fading.
Vinyl and Bamboo Bring New Looks and Features to Flooring
Advances in vinyl and bamboo technology need to be seen and felt to be fully appreciated.
Four Super Screws That are Absolute Winners
Four super-performing screws for wood, concrete and composite decking.
The Surprising Virtues of PVC Decking
PVC decking is lightweight, stain resistant, easy to install and convincingly wood-like.
Advantages of a Tile Wet Saw for Larger, Thicker Tiles
A tile wet saw is an indispensable tool when working with larger, thicker or harder tiles like porcelain.
How a Moisture Meter Solved the Mystery of an Overnight Ceiling Leak
Rude Awakening.
One morning I woke up to discover a huge water leak in the family room ceiling. This device helped my track down the cause.
How to Get and Keep Your Kitchen Knives Super Sharp
The Dull Truth The fact is, most kitchen knives are far from sharp. Not only is a dull knife frustrating to use, it can actually be more dangerous than a well-honed blade since a dull cutting tool often invites the use of excessive pressure making it more likely to slip.
Firehouse Kitchen on Life Support Successfully Rescued
The most striking firehouse kitchen in the country. Firefighters in Palos, IL win a $25,000 IKEA kichen in a nationwide competition co-sponsored by The Family Handyman magazine.
How Can I Keep My Cordless Tool Batteries Charged and Ready to Use
Constant charging can reduce the life of cordless tool batteries. One solution is to use a 24-hour timer and set it to turn on the charger for fifteen minutes a day.
Flight Training - Open Cockpit Style
I take a ride in a Stearman biplane trainer. Just for fun.
My Margarita—Simple, Deliciious and So Very Summery
A truly great margarita requires two things, fresh lime juice and the proper methodoloy. Here, I cover both.
Building My Own Pickup Truck
An up-to-date look at ;GMC's Sierra Denali and the many options and features available in today's pick-up trucks.
The House That Barns Built
Jim Pendleton built this 41-room house in Spencer, Indiana from the parts of 25 barns he demolsihed.
