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Chapter 1 Using Tools Jigsaws |
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Get the right jigsaw for you |
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Make relief cuts for sharp turns |
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Cut with the "good" side down |
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Get the right saw for you |
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Watch the blade, not the guides |
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Vacuum-powered rotary tool |
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Fix a door that doesn't latch |
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Cut stainless steel with a grinding disc |
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From hospitals to job sites |
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The best way to remove grout |
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Special oscillating tool blades |
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Use a brad nailer for perfect mitered corners |
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Chapter 2 DIY Products and Materials Plywood |
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8 tips to make your next melamine project a success |
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Caulk (interior and exterior) |
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Water makes concrete "work" |
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Too much water makes it weak |
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Keep it wet longer to make it stronger |
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How to mix bagged concrete |
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How to estimate a concrete order |
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Chapter 3 Clean and Restore Pressure wash your whole house |
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Selecting the best nozzle |
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Chapter 4 How to Paint How to paint a ceiling |
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Prep and paint trim like a pro |
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122 | (4) |
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8 tips for a neater paint job |
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Chapter 5 Store and Organize Tips for a tidy garage |
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Double-duty shelf brackets |
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Garage ceiling track storage |
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Inexpensive storage cylinders |
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Cabinet door message board |
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PVC curling iron holsters |
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His-and-hers shower shelves |
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Magnetic toothbrush holder |
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Chapter 6 Projects Any DIYer Can Do |
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Prune for healthier bushes |
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Chapter 7 DIY skills YOU Can Master Multipurpose shelves |
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204 | (6) |
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Chapter 8 DIY Projects Beginners Can Master A smooth, fast polyurethane finish |
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Refinish furniture without stripping |
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Fix crooked switches and outlets |
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Get your first row of tile perfectly level |
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Check old levels before you use them |
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Bonus: Advice from the editors |
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Forget strings and stakes |
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Harness the power of a toenail |
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Throw together a miter saw bench |
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Memory (or lack thereof) trick |
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Best way to perfect miters |
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