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Tips of the Trades

Clever tips and tricks for jobs and tasks across the trades

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

Tips that will save you time on the job and in the workshop—from storage and transportation to essential carpentry techniques.

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.

Pro Tip: Prevent Nails From Splitting Wood

Learn how to hammer in a nail near the end of a board without splitting it.

Pro Tip: The Best Way to Clean Drywall Knives

There's an easy solution for when your drywall knives get coated in caked-on mud.

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 way to get the job done here.

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.
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Pro Tip: Stuck With A Stripped Screw? Check Out This Trick

Stripped screw? Instead of panicking, remove the bit from your drill.