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The Best Shop Vac – Wet/Dry Vacuum Reviews & Comparisons

As the old saying goes, ‘cleanliness is next to godliness’. While it’s probably safe to assume that DIY workshops weren’t the original point of reference here, it goes without saying that a clean garage is a happy garage, and there’s no better way to keep a clean garage than to invest in the best shop

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How to Cut Railroad Ties

Railroad ties are one of the strongest, sturdiest, and longest lasting building materials you could work with. But, all of that strength and durability comes at a cost. If you’ve ever worked with them in the past, you already know how difficult they can be to work with. While using railroad ties for projects around

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How Long to Let Stain Dry Before Polyurethane

Are you wondering how long to let stain dry before polyurethane can be applied? It’s a question you’ll need to know the answer to because the quality of your finished project depends on it. If you apply poly before the stain is adequately dry, you’re going to end up with stain mixing into your poly,

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How to Clean Saw Blades

If you’re like me, you spend a large chunk of your time at work using various power saws to cut all sorts of materials from wood to metal to plastic, and anything in between. Saw blades are designed to stand up to the worst you can dish out (as they should, considering how expensive they

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How to Age Wood

Over time, wood develops a gorgeous patina that looks beautiful for use in all sorts of projects. But, unless you have a cache of lumber aging in your backyard, it can be difficult to find properly weathered wood for the job. Fortunately, you can fake it with surprisingly authentic results. Today, we’ll teach you how to

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How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

Have you ever wondered how long does wood glue take to dry? This question is a serious concern for every woodworker, and if you’re focused on creating beautiful projects that will stand the test of time, it’s a concern you’ll need to know how to address. Today, we’ll answer the question of how long does

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How to Cut a Square Hole in Wood

Need to learn how to cut a square hole in wood? This is a critical lesson that every hobby woodworker will need to learn at some point. Whether you’re cutting one a hole for a window, making a puzzle or toy for a child, or building something entirely different, knowing how to cut a square

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How to Dull a Glossy Finish

Any woodworker deals with the problem of how to dull a glossy finish at least once in their career. Perhaps you sprayed a finish that was glossier than expected, or maybe you purchased a piece of high gloss furniture at a garage sale that would look much better if it wasn’t so highly polished. While achieving

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How to Fix a Bad Stain Job

Staining wood is an ideal way to bring out the natural beauty and character of the wood itself. Stained wood looks beautiful, it’s permanent, and it’s easy to do yourself. But, as anyone who has ever stained a piece of furniture can tell you, there’s some margin for error, and you’ll probably need to learn

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How to Cut a Tree Down with a Chainsaw

Perhaps you have a dead tree in the yard or a tree that’s growing too close to power lines. Or, maybe you’re just looking to change the look of your yard. Whatever the case may be, there’s a good chance that you’ll need to know how to cut a tree down at some point as

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How to Solder Copper Pipe

Learning how to solder copper pipe is an important skill for any homeowner, and being able to sweat your own pipes can save you thousands in plumbing bills over the life of your home. While you may be a little nervous about tackling plumbing jobs without experience, this is one job that anyone can learn

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How to Cut Wine Bottles

If your house is anything like mine, you do quite a bit of wine bottle recycling. Instead of just chucking those empties into the blue can and forgetting about them, you could take those still useful wine bottles and use them in all sorts of cool projects around the house. But how? Cutting glass is a