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Tips of the Trades

Clever tips and tricks for jobs and tasks across the trades

How to Advertise Your Construction Company on Your Truck and Trailer

A detailed guide to fitting your vehicle with decals

Pro Tip: Create a Foolproof Stop Block for Repetitive Cuts

Cutting a bunch of boards to the exact same length is a boring and time consuming task. Here's a simple setup to make the job more efficient.

Pro Tip: The Best Way to Protect Hacksaw Blades

Extend the life of your hacksaw blades with this easy-to-make blade cover.

How to Turn the Side of Your Tape Measure Into a Reusable Notepad

Tired of trying to keep all the numbers in your head straight? Turn your tape measure into a convenient place for taking notes.

Be More Effective and Efficient on the Job With These Pro Tips

A collection of efficiency-boosting pro tips that will turn you into a productivity machine on the jobsite

10 Time-Saving Pro Tips You’ll Be Glad You Know

Think of all the extra work you'll get done after learning these time-savers!

Five Essential Tips for Pro Carpenters

Five game-changing pro tips for carpenters who want to up their game and get more efficient on the jobsite.

Pro Tip: The Best Way To Cut PVC

Unless you're a three-handed plumber, you're going to want to check out this tip.

Pro Tip: Why Locking Air Chucks Are a Great Investment

A locking air chuck can save you time and make you more productive. Find out how.  

Pro Tip: Why You Should Know About the Vents In Bags Of Concrete

Most dry-goods bags have vents. Do you know why? Find out here.

Pro Tip: Hold Shoe Against Shoe While Coping

Coping shoe can be tricky. Learn a tip to make it a little easier here.

Pro Tip: Why You Should Pre-Clean Paint Brushes

Learn how to make cleaning paint brushes much easier with just a little bit of prep work.

Pro Tip: How To Draw A Circle With a Square

Draw a close-to-perfect circle on a piece of wood with nothing but two nails, a framing square, and a pencil.

Pro Tip: The Best Way To Store Trowels

Easily transport and organize trowels with this great tip

Pro Tip: A Simple Way to Make Coping Easier

Make coping light-colored trim easier on your eyes with this tip

Pro Tip: Why You Should Create a Stain Sample Board

A stain sample board is a great way to provide a real-world example of how stain will look in a room.

Pro Tip: Scoop Up Excess Glue With A Straw

Learn more about how to clean excess glue from wood joints.

Pro Tip: Remove Spray Foam

Learn how to clean up spray foam and pick up a little chemistry lesson along the way.

Pro Tip: How To Save Wet Tubes of Caulk

Nobody wants a tube of caulk or sealant to spring open during use. Learn how to avoid this with a simple yet effective tip.

Pro Tip: How to Tie a Mason Line Knot

Tying a tight line is an essential skill for any concrete worker. Learn the easiest way to tie a mason line knot here.

Pro Tip: How To Tie Down Tarps With Broken Grommets

Don't tie down tarps through broken or missing grommet holes. Use this method instead.