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Stuck screw? Use your impact driver and a knot to remove it.
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Take the frustration out of a stuck screw with a knot and your impact driver.

Video: How to Set a Screw Properly with your Drill
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Mark shows you how to set a screw on this video for This Old House. In this video for This Old House, Mark shows you the proper…

Healthy home: Save money and make Captain Cheapskate proud
Make a healthy home and save money.

A healthy home that helps me save money is something I want for my family. We can be at our best when we’re careful about our home’s indoor air quality.

The Handiest Man on comfortable indoor air quality
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Comfort is a priority when talking about indoor air quality. Excess moisture can be obvious when you see condensation on windows, or it literally feels…

Video: How to Use your drill’s Keyless Chuck
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to switch between pre-drilling and screw driving to avoid crooked or jagged holes that may damage your…

How to repair drywall repair quickly and easily
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Among all of the products and methods, by far the easiest way to repair drywall is a repair patch called Wet & Set from HYDE. Just cut the size you need to cover the hole, wet it, then set it over the hole. Cover with compound, sand, and paint.

Flooded Basement: Dry it out fast
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The key—whether you’re talking flooded basement from storm or sewage or from a slow leak—is to keep the space dry.

Impact driver tool tip: How to use the quick-change hex
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Impact driver tool tip: How to use the quick-change hex

Video: How to Use your Impact Driver’s Socket-Drive Adapter
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Utilize the socket adapter on your impact driver. In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to utilize the socket adapter to transform your tool into…

Video: How to adjust your circular saw’s blade depth
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to adjust the depth of the blade on your circular saw to maximize its potential….

Video: How do you cut shapes with a jigsaw?
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How do you cut shapes with a jigsaw? In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to keep your eye on the blade…

Do I need a new HVAC system?
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Here’s a simple DIY trick to see if your HVAC system is literally burning money. Check out the size of your ducts. Ducts can only…