How to Spackle: A Complete Guide for Your Home

The drywall in your home could be damaged because of a variety of reasons. Holes in the wall from pins or nails where art has been hung, screw holes, or scratches from moving furniture. These and other indentations, punctures, cracks, imperfections, or other types of damage can make your walls look less than stellar. In …

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22 Different Types of Saws and their Uses for DIYers

chainsaw for cutting and sawwing

If you buy something through a link in my posts, I may get a small share of the sale. When it comes to equipping your home workshop with an assortment of cutting tools, it is best to understand what the different types of saws are and how they can be beneficial to your woodworking jobs. …

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How to Cut a Screw

Pocket hole screws

One of the most common and helpful tools that you use around your home are screws. There isn’t a single house in the country that doesn’t have a few screws in some incredibly important places. They are pivotal to keeping a house together. There are times when screws just get in the way though. There …

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How to Cut Brick Pavers

Angle grinder ready to cut brick pavers

Brick pavers are excellent finishing touches to hardscape projects of all kinds. They give patios, walkways, and driveways so much character – elevating your property to another level aesthetically. But installing pavers can cost between $8 and $25 per square foot.  How to Cut Brick Pavers Thankfully, you can install brick pavers yourself for a …

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How to Cut Wire Shelving

Cable wires stored in wire shelving

Wire shelving is a great way to fill your closet or pantry to its true potential. There are times when you want to limit your wire shelving’s  size. With just a few simple tools, you will soon be able to customize the size of your wire shelving and make it even more perfect for any …

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How to Cut Laminate Countertop

Kitchen with laminate countertop

Laminate countertops are a great choice for your kitchen. They can provide an updated look to the kitchen without costing a lot of money. It is uncommon for the laminate counters to come in the size you need so cutting is necessary. How to Cut Laminate Countertops 1. Measure the Space Before you cut into …

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How to Cut Gutters

Broken gutters filled with wet leaves

Aluminum gutters are great to have on any home. They are long-lasting, but it takes time to install them. You will want your gutters to fit well, so that they can direct water away from your foundation properly. To do that, you will need to know how to cut gutters accurately and safely. Required Tools …

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How to Cut Concrete Pavers and Blocks

Circular saw cutting concrete paver in half

Concrete pavers are a popular flooring option to use outside. They are similar to tiles used outside and can come in many sizes, colors, and shapes depending on what the customer would like to use. Depending on your goals for the backyard, you may need to cut into the concrete paver to get the size …

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How to Cut Chain Link Fence

Backyard with fence

Are you planning on installing a chain link fence? The first thing you will need to do is cut the fence to the right size. This process can be intimidating to people, but it’s a lot easier than you think! Be sure to keep reading if you need to learn how to cut a chain …

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How to Cut Cast Iron Pipe

Pipes made from cast iron

Cast iron piping is a very strong type of metal. Regular tools around the home will not be strong enough to cut through this kind of pipe. Finding the right tool to help you slice through the pipes at the right time can be important to getting your project done. Let’s look at the most …

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How to Use a Drill Press

Using a drill press to cut wood

There are countless projects and tasks where you will need to drill a hole into a piece of wood or metal. In many cases, this will be in a location or on an item where you will need to use a portable drill, however, in some cases, this will not be possible or necessary. Sometimes …

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