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Video: Tips on When to Use Specialty Reciprocating Saws
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In this video for This Old House,  Mark  explains when to use smaller or more specific-use reciprocating saws. These often have unique features that may be…

Video: How to Use your Drill’s Transmission Switch
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In the second Drill/Driver 101 video for This Old House, Mark shows you how to set the transmission switch on LOW to gain more control when getting…

Video: How to Use your Drill’s Clutch
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In this video for This Old House,  Mark reviews the most underused feature of any drill: the clutch. Learn how—and why—to set it properly so that…

Video: Tips to Make an Angle Cut with a Circular Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark shows how to set the bevel-adjustment lever for angled cuts. Learn to set the lever for a 45-degree angle…

DIY Tips: Drywall repair
How to patch drywall

For drywall repair, getting a smooth finish is the name of the game. But it can be frustrating. Here are three tips for plaster perfection….

Video: Tips to Demolish a Wall with a Reciprocating Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to demolish a wall. If you have open or easy access to a wall, cut with the…

Remove annoying stickers with a shot of vodka
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Remove annoying stickers with a shot of vodka

Video: How to Use you Drill’s Variable-Speed Trigger
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In the fourth Drill/Driver 101 video for This Old House, Mark tells you everything you need to know about making use of your drill‘s variable-speed trigger. Find…

Video: How to Square your Circular Saw’s Blade
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In this video for This Old House, Mark shows how to set and maintain the bevel adjustment at 90 degrees specifically for cutting perpendicular to a surface….