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Today’s Tip: Level & Plumb

Pet Peeve! “Level” means straight in the horizontal plane. “Plumb” means straight up and down—in the vertical plane. Something that is straight up and down is not level.

Mark
A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite Spartan Race competitor, he writes about home improvement and tools for national magazines and websites, and teaches hands-on clinics for other remodeling professionals. Check out his book, The Carpenter's Notebook.
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