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Drywall repair: Paper tape or mesh tape?
Drywall repair: Paper tape or mesh?

Drywall repair is about turning the highly visible (a hole or crack) into the highly invisible—a wall or ceiling that looks like the rest of…

Gorilla self-standing bags: Get DIY in the bag
Gorilla Self-Standing Bags

Reinventing the garbage bag is like reinventing pizza, but the Gorilla Self-Standing Bags have done it. From versatile to tough to convenient, they get it…

Stanley tools: Utility mat and more
Stanley Tools Utility Mat

We’ve had our Stanley Tools Utility Mat for about a year. Even though its hero function is to create comfort for stranding at a workbench,…

How to patch drywall with less mess
How to patch drywall

Whether you already know how to patch drywall or you’re just figuring it out, one thing is certain: Dust is unavoidable. And a pain. But…

Seems you can’t turn on the TV without seeing a pitch for an expandable hose. And all the promises are the same—magic, effortless, just that…