Thought for Today: We really teach ourselves. If we want to learn, we will always find someone to learn from, be they dead or alive, great or unknown. We learn from everything we see and hear around us - if we are willing to pay attention. ~ Alexander Volkov

 
 

How to Prevent a Throw Rug from Slipping

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Don't let throw rugs throw you.  On several occasions, I’ve come across area or throw rugs that I really liked the looks of but, for whatever reason, did not have slip-resistant backings.   When laid on hard floor surfaces like tile, marble or wood, these rugs, while perhaps attractive, can be quite dangerous.  They can easily slip and slide causing falls potentially resulting in serious injury.  What’s more, slipping rugs tend to bunch up and develop folds that are unsightly and present tripping hazards.  Here’s technique that will allow you to convert almost any small piece of carpet into one that will stay put.

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Four Ways to Cut Pieces of Wood to Precisely the Same Length Every Time

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Error-free technique for repititive cutting.  Whenever your woodworking project is a cabinet, a frame, a box or any of a multitude of items that require cutting several lengths of wood  to exactly the same dimension, one of these techniques just might help you achieve the accuracy you’re seeking.   Each one offers an alternative to measuring and marking the pieces individually – a process that’s sure to introduce error that will become annoyingly apparent when you begin assembly.  Granted, this is not an all-inclusive list, but the concepts will come in very handy.

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How to Build an Outdoor Table and Planter Boxes

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Why build an outdoor table when you can buy one? Well, for one thing, you'd probably be hard pressed to purchase a table of this quality.  Then, there's the satisfaction that comes from crafting a piece of family furniture that everyone will enjoy for years to come. 

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