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This short article from The Honest Carpenter focuses on a tool that has helped revolutionize home repair: the oscillating multi-tool! See the multi-tool in action in our video below, and scope out a f...
How do professionals make straight circular saw cuts, on the job site, without using a guide?
I get asked this question a lot. People see me cutting freehand on the show, and they say, how do you do ...
What if I told you that WOOD…is actually an awful lot like CELERY . And that if you’re new to carpentry and woodworking, I think the fastest way to understand the quirks of wood, is to simply observe ...
I’ve been asked a hundred times how you can best hang things from the ceiling of a room—including heavier things. This article and video from The Honest Carpenter will explain the 5 BEST WAYS to tackl...
The architectural salvage trend has gained a huge amount of steam in the last several years. Personally, I think it’s a great way to reuse existing materials, as well as showcase antique/vintage style...
Not every drywall repair requires new sheetrock installation. In a lot of cases, a simple coat of drywall mud can hide gouges and unfinished areas. This article shows you how to make simple mud patch ...
Eventually, everyone needs to find a stud in a finished, painted wall. Even with a stud finder, this can be a frustrating task. Use these five methods (and one helpful tip) to find studs in your walls...
One of the most common calls a handyman gets is when someone’s door latch is not working properly. This can result in a door popping open, with embarrassing results. Especially if it’s a bathroom door...
Q: A neighbor told me that the corner boards on my house are starting to rot. (The paint there is beginning to peel.) Can I tell if a particular spot is actually rotted? –Lane M., Roxboro, NC
A:Â Actu...
Q. I’m building a detached deck in my backyard and want to pour concrete footings for the posts to stand on. How deep do I need to dig before I can pour? –Kevin H., Greenville, SC
A. Hey Kevin, tha...
Q:Â A door knob in my older (1920s) house came loose. It spins when I try to turn it. Is there a way to tighten old door knobs?
A: A lot of  people who have pre-1940s homes ask this question. Fortuna...
This post explains the French cleat. French cleats are the strongest, most adaptable mounting system in all of carpentry. As a bonus, they’re exceedingly simple to build. That’s why they get used in s...
