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These DIY tips can help you get the perfect trim on your next project.
In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to choose the appropriate battery for your impact driver. State-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries are available in different sizes….
When buying replacement windows, the glass you choose really matters for comfort and for saving money. You can’t see it of course but there are…
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….
Take the frustration out of a stuck screw with a knot and your impact driver.
Rich Trethewey talks energy efficient mechanical rooms on the set of a This Old House project house. Rich has been part of the This Old…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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.
The key—whether you’re talking flooded basement from storm or sewage or from a slow leak—is to keep the space dry.
