Tips of the Trades
CPT sends out a big thanks to these folks who are willing to help out their fellow brothers and sisters in arms by sharing these brilliant nuggets of wisdom they picked up along the way.
How to Stain Unfinished Wood with Used Coffee Grounds
No need to buy a stain for your next woodworking project. It only takes a few common household ingredients: steel wool, coffee grounds, and vinegar.
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Keep Buckets From Getting Stuck Together
Here's a super simple way to avoid buckets from getting stuck together. And it doesn't... -
Record Paint Names On Wall Plates
Keeping track of which paint is on which wall can be a pain. Learn this method to make it easier. -
Prevent “Slippage” While Sanding
How to prevent pieces of wood from sliding around and flying off during the sanding process -
The Best Way To Roll Up Tie-Down Straps
So you thought rolling up tie-down straps was no fun? Think again. -
3 Simple Garage Door Maintenance Tips For Your Customers
A former garage door repairman shares the secret to keeping garage doors up and running smoothly -
How To Cut Boards That Are Too Wide For the Saw
Need to cut a few extra inches to get all the way through a board? Try this tip. -
What’s Up With The Vents In Bags Of Concrete?
Most dry-goods bags have vents. Do you know why? Find out here.
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A Quick Hack for Removing Staples
Learn how to remove staples from wood for all of your DIY projects. -
How To Make Your Own Shims
Shims are one of a carpenters most commonly used tools. So what should you do... -
How To Unstick A Frozen Lock
Need to unlock a lock that is frozen stuck in extremely cold temperatures? Here's how. -
Best Way To Handle Heavy Concrete Bags
Learn a simple trick that will make working with bagged concrete much more manageable -
Hold Shoe Against Shoe While Coping
Coping shoe can be tricky. Learn a tip to make it a little easier here. -
The Best Way To Keep Trowels Organized
Easily transport and organize trowels with this great tip -
Pre-Clean Paint Brushes (VIDEO)
Learn how to make cleaning paint brushes much easier with just a little bit of prep work.
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Glass Subway Tile Shower Installation (VIDEO)
A tiling and flooring pro demonstrates his process for installing subway tiles -
How To Draw A Circle
Draw a circle on a piece of wood with nothing but two nails, a framing square, and a pencil. -
Collect Excess Glue With A Straw
Learn more about how to clean excess glue from wood joints. -
Why You Should Create a Stain Sample Board
A stain sample board is a great way to provide a real-world example of how...