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Pumpkin-Cut Drywall Repair

This technique is as simple as it sounds, but can trim hours from a drywall repair... More

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Rebuilding a Box Bay Window

Inadequate structural details and flashing led to the early demise of this home's... More

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Wiring an EV Charger

Any electrician who has wired an outlet for an electric stove or dryer can easily... More

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Building a Custom Craftsman-Style Vanity

Gary Striegler explains how he used common trim-carpentry tools and a few simple... More

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Alternative Uses for Helical Piles

How installing helical piles at an angle allows them to be used to provide lateral... More

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Managing the Big Three

In sales there are only three big objections to overcome, and for each one there... More

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Beam Stress and Strain: A Lesson in Statics

Clayton DeKorne explains how beams are governed by five principal factors that... More

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How Close Can a Mantel Be to a Fireplace?

Different standards apply to mantel and surround clearances, depending on whether... More

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Single-Point vs. Multi-point Blower Door Testing

Randy Williams explains the differences between these two types of tests, and when... More

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10 Ways to Get Paid Faster ... and in Full

If you're in the remodeling business to make money, and not just earn a wage,... More

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