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Good home improvement tools and materials make repairs and upgrades easy. Learn about lumber sizes, types of wrenches, and more in our tool guide.
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How to Build DIY Dog Stairs
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How to Build a DIY Pegboard
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How to Build a DIY Laundry Pedestal
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How to Remove a Towel Bar (Even If There Are No Visible Screws)
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How to Install Concrete Anchors
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What Is Varnish?
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The Differences Between Grout and Mortar
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How to Use a Framing Nailer
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How to Drill Into Brick
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How to Use a Laser Level
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What Is Satin Paint?
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How to Use a Nail Gun
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How to Use a Miter Saw
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How to Use a Fin Comb
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How to Turn on a Gas Fireplace With a Wall Key
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6 Types of Water Softeners
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How to Use Tile Spacers
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How to Use a Stud Finder
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How to Use a Reciprocating Saw
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What a Hacksaw Is—and How to Use It Properly
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The Must-Have Tools for Homeowners and Renters
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What Paint Thinner Is—and How to Use It Properly
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The Difference Between Lacquer Thinner and Paint Thinner
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How to Install Toggle Bolts
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The Best Temperature to Pour Concrete for High-Quality Results
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How to Properly Use a Jigsaw
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How to Use a Tamper Tool
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How to Use a Multimeter
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How to Troubleshoot Issues With Your Lawnmower for a Better Mowing Season
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How (and Why) to Drain Gas From Your Snowblower
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How to Use a Shop Vac for Water
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What Is Trisodium Phosphate?
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Mineral Spirits vs. Paint Thinner: What's the Difference?
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How to Bend PEX Tubing
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How to Use a Screw Extractor
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How to Read a Tape Measure
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17 Basic Tools for Electrical Projects
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How to Remove PVC Glue
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How to Bend Copper Pipe 4 Ways
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A Specialty Basin Wrench Makes It Easy to Replace a Faucet
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Dimensional Lumber Sizes For Building and Remodeling
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Paint Sprayer Basics to Know Before You Buy
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10 Must-Have Items for Plumbing Projects Around the House
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How to Pick the Right Nail for Your Next Project
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Before You Buy a Circular Saw
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What Tools Are Needed for Drywall Work?
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10 Tiling Tools to Help With Your Next Tile Project
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These Are Uses for a Portable Compressed Air Tank
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8 Tips for Good Hammering
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When to Use a V-Notch or Square-Notch Tile Trowel
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6 Paint Stripping Tools For Exteriors
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How to Use a Nail Set
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Top Tools Needed for Soldering Copper Pipe
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Lowe's vs. Home Depot Comparison
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What You Should Know About Blow-In Cellulose Insulation
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Can Oily Rags Really Catch Fire on Their Own?
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The Right Way to Snake a Sewer Drain
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Anchoring Wood to Concrete With a Powder-Actuated Nail Gun
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HomeAdvisor: What To Know and How It Works
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10 Genius Uses for Expanding Foam That You Probably Never Thought Of