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What's the Difference Between a Standard and Low Angle Block Plane?

FHB_WEB, member | April 16th, 2009

Learn which of these two block planes you should grab for your next woodworking project.

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Do copper countertops belong in a kitchen?

FHB_WEB, member | April 13th, 200915 comments

Copper countertops are a good midprice alternative to slab stone. They have the benefit of minimal joints because the backsplash and the nosing are integral to the copper’s profile.

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How to Remove Paint From a House

FHB_WEB, member | April 8th, 2009

Learn how to remove paint using hand scrapers, power scrapers, chemical strippers, and heat.

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Five Quick Showerhead Replacements

FHB_WEB, member | April 3rd, 20096 comments

To change the look and feel of your shower, all you need are ChannelLock pliers, Teflon tape, and a new showerhead. Here are five showerhead options to consider in various styles and price points.

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Use a Suntube to Brighten a Windowless Bathroom

FHB_WEB, member | April 3rd, 20094 comments

A tubular skylight can bring natural light into an interior bathroom.

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How to Convert a Closet into a Laundry Room

FHB_WEB, member | April 3rd, 200910 comments

Turning a closet into washer and dryer space

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How To Control Drywall Dust: Six Products That Help Contain the Mess

FHB_WEB, member | April 1st, 20091 comment

The basics, such as tape and plastic, can be found at your local hardware store. Professional-grade products might have to be purchased from a retailer specializing in remodeling...

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How to Make a Cutting Platform for Sheet Goods

FHB_WEB, member | March 25th, 20091 comment

Supported on a pair of sawhorses, this platform provides flat, stable support for full and partial sheets of plywood and other panels: the perfect complement to an edge guide and...

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The House that FedEX Built

FHB_WEB, member | March 20th, 20094 comments

Customize your designs with orders from online retailers

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Can Moldy Framing Lumber Cause Rot?

FHB_WEB, member | March 19th, 2009

Mold growth on studs is mostly a surface phenomenon and can be washed off with soap, water, and an abrasive pad. But, Decay, or rot, is caused by fungus that can attack the cell walls of wood and eventually cause structural failure.

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