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Air-Seal Wall Penetrations Efficiently
Even the smallest areas of your home need to be completely airtight.
Remove Stubborn Stakes
To remove metal stakes from the ground, use a pipe wrench to spin them a few times.
Paint Prep With Less Waste
When painting ceilings, reduce the amount of waste you produce by hanging reusable fabric from the walls instead of plastic sheets.
Handy Makeshift Level
If you don't have a level on hand, a speed square with a plumb bob or chalkline can create a level line.
Spacer for Deck Boards
The heel/fence of a speed square can be used as a deck-board spacer.
Visible Vials
A white piece of paper taped to the back of the bubble window on a spirit level makes the bubble easier to see in low-light conditions.
Make Room Behind Trim
A series of stainless-steel screws on the back side of a fascia board creates a space that promotes drying after a rain.
Perfect-Fit Fascia
Use this technique to create perfect butt joints in fascia without having to square up the first board and measure the second.
Repairing Damaged Walls and Ceilings
Skim-coating with joint compound covers texture, renews old drywall and plaster, and leaves smooth surfaces ready to paint.
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How to Properly Air-Seal Windows and Doors
Tyler Grace and his crew work on air-sealing the windows and doors at the Loctite 2nd Chance House.

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