Tips of the Trades
Clever tips and tricks for jobs and tasks across the trades
Pro Tip: Remove Spray Foam
Learn how to clean up spray foam and pick up a little chemistry lesson along the way.
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Pro Tip: Create an Allen Wrench Driver
Turn allen wrenches into an entirely new tool with this clever tip. -
Mobile Marketing: A Guide to Truck and Trailer Decals
A detailed guide to fitting your vehicle with decals -
Pro Tip: How to Get Teflon Tape Into Tight Spaces
It can be difficult to roll out teflon tape in tight spaces. Learn a great... -
Pro Tip: Remove Rusted and Stuck Bolts Without Heat
Check out this tip demonstrating how to loosen a particularly stubborn bolt. -
Pro Tip: Cope With a Jigsaw
Cutting with a jigsaw is a fast, efficient way to cope trim. -
Pro Tip: Toe-Nailing Made Easy
Start from the opposite direction to achieve toe-nailing accuracy. -
Pro Tip: Fix A Banged-up Bolt
Try this trick before tossing banged-up bolts. -
Pro Tip: Stuck With A Stripped Screw? Check Out This Trick
Stripped screw? Instead of panicking, remove the bit from your drill.
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Pro Tip: Control Dust While Cutting Tile
Keep dust out of the air and your lungs by turning a five-gallon bucket into a tile cutting station. -
Pro Tip: See The Cut Line More Clearly
Defining the line will lead to better cuts and better copes. -
Pro Tip: Prevent Theft By Marking Up Your Tools
Mark your tools to prevent jobsite confusion and discourage potential thieves. -
Pro Tip: Why Construction Pros Should Save Their Shoeboxes
Getting dust in your eyes is not productive and potentially dangerous. Learn an easy way... -
Pro Tip: How To Scribe With a Tape Measure
Scribing a straight line with nothing but a tape measure and a pencil is a... -
Pro Tip: Trouble Pulling A Nail? Grab A Block
Learn how to pull a long nail with a short hammer claw. -
Pro Tip: Why Lip Balm on Screws Can Be a Good Idea
Driving screws into hard wood can be a tough chore. Learn an easy fix here. -
6 Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Paint Sprayer
Follow these tips from a painting expert to extend the life and performance of your paint sprayer.
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Pro Tip: How To Make Your Own Shims
Shims are one of a carpenters most commonly used tools. So what should you do... -
The Quickest Way to Remove Lint From Paint Rollers
A quick and simple way to remove lint and fuzz from paint roller covers -
Cut Metal Safely On a Miter Saw
Check out this tip for safely cutting pieces of metal on a miter saw. -
How To Make 45-degree Bandsaw Cuts
Unlock your bandsaw's potential with this easy trick for 45-degree angles.