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Flawless Walls
Skim-coat plaster is a cure for drywall's shortcomings
— by Sam Singer
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Perfecting Coffered Ceilings
Use U-shaped ceiling supports instead of an elaborate framed grid
— by Gary Katz
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Mortising a Hinge with a Chisel
A step-by-step guide to laying out and cutting a mortise for a door hinge
— by Tom O'Brien
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Leveling an Old Ceiling
Steel studs attached to the sides of ceiling joists create a flat surface for new drywall
— by Paul Fontana
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Finishing Hardwood Floors
A professional takes the fear out of sanding and shows how to get great results with waterborne finishes
— by Charles Peterson
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 Painting Tips from a Pro: Make a Cut Bucket
Loading the brush is easier and less messy with a rimless paint container
— with Brian J. Doherty
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Painting Tips from a Pro: How to Cut In in a Straight Line
Painting along an edge requires a drier brush and a steady hand
— with Brian J. Doherty
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Painting and Finishing: Preparing the Surfaces
Most paint problems can be prevented with good preparation. Here's how to get it done.
— by Michael Dresdner
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Cut a Radius in Ceramic Tile with a Wet Saw
Although wet saws cut only straight lines, they still can be used to cut a radius
— with David Hart
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Cut a Thin Strip of Drywall without Breaking It
Tips that can make this painstaking task a breeze
— with Pat Carrasco
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Distribute Hardwood Flooring before Nailing
Rack the boards and make installation a smoother operation
— with Charles Peterson
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"Upside Down and Backward" Still Works Best for Crown Molding
A simple jig and a couple of pattern blocks reduce the risk of cutting at the wrong angle
— with Tom O'Brien
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Installing Crown Moldings
Careful layout and accurate miters make installing a two-part trim an easier process
— by Joseph Beals
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Cutting Drywall
Marking
and cutting in a single knife stroke and using a router to incise for
electrical boxes make a tedious job faster and easier
— by Pat Carrasco
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Use a Router to Cut Drywall
Cut the holes for doors, windows and electrical boxes fast and accurately
— with Pat Carrasco
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10 Rules for Finish Carpentry
A veteran builder and teacher shares the rules that shape his work
— by Will Beemer
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Painting Walls and Ceilings
A professional's tips for rolling and edging paint as efficiently as possible without making a mess
— by Brian J. Doherty
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