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Video: How to Make a Plunge Cut with a Jigsaw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to use a jigsaw to easily cut into the center of a board without drilling pilot holes…

What’s that smell?

That smell in your basement. That smell in your crawl space. That smell that just grabs the insides of your nose and makes you close…

Easy DIY Home Fixes
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Mark and Theresa share some easy DIY fixes around the house with common household items. See how they use a penny, vodka, and WD-40 in…

Tool-up your hose: watering plants to full-on cleaning power

I like cleaning chores to be easy. And I want cleaning to be quick. In a home with kids and pets, there are lots of…

Video: How to Use Your Jigsaw’s Speed Setting
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In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to choose and adjust your speed setting. Sometimes your level of control depends on what…

DIY for real: Lighting installation tips to save time and frustration
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Lighting isn’t just about performance. It’s also about style. In this video, Mark and Theresa share a few tips on installing their new light fixture…

Your grill won’t light? What?! There’s a yard full of people and all eyes are on me. Um…Slight panic attack coming. Or worse, the flame…

Video: Tips on How to Use the Shoe of your Reciprocating Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark shares a few tricks and tips on how to utilize the shoe of the saw to its utmost potential….

Reciprocating saw tip: Plunge-cut without disaster
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This Old House contributor Mark Clement demonstrates how to use the reciprocating saw to cut through a wall. Sometimes pipes or other materials are hidden behind…