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How to Use a Preacher Block for a Perfect Baseboard Fit: A Carpenter’s Guide As carpenters, one of the best things we can do is pass on the knowledge we’ve gained over the years to help young apprentices build strong foundational skills. In this article, I’ll share a simple but highly effective “Preacher Board,” tip…
EVO Joist To Ledger Connector The EVO joist hanger is a new and innovative product by Fastenmaster. It was designed for attaching 2×8 and 2×10 deck joists to the deck ledger in a code compliant manner. This connector, when installed per this technical bulletin, can be used to replace traditional connectors and meet the loads called…
TRAC SEATS ProRide Suspension Seat Trac Seats currently offers two different suspension systems that can be added to zero-turn mowers, tractors, and more. We last reviewed the budget-friendly Trac Seats suspension kit that gets installed between your existing seat and the frame of your machine. We were satisfied with the results, and the price was…
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: Tough, Durable Work Wear from Brunt for the Hard Worker in Your Life Why not give the gift of rugged durability and unmatched comfort this holiday season? Brunt’s high-performance workwear is the perfect choice if you have a construction worker, DIY enthusiast, or anyone who spends their days on the…
Ryobi USB Lithium VERSE Compact Speaker Whether I am relaxing or working, I almost always carry a Bluetooth speaker with me to listen to music or sports radio. I have two Ryobi portable speakers that work with Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ batteries. I enjoy them both, but I have recently become very excited by the new…
Homeowner’s Must Have Tools We are taking our “professional remodeling” hats off for this review and putting on our “Basic Homeowner” hats. A lot of our reviews focus on the professional tools and best practices on the job site. We decided to start back at the basics with this article. Most of these tools are…
Fastening Crown Molding – My Go-To Method I want to share my method for fastening crown molding. I recently had several carpenters on a job site impressed by this technique—they’d never seen it before! I learned this method over 30 years ago from my mentor, and I’ve since modified it with the advent of GRK…
Fitting Door Trim Close to a Wall | Finish Carpentry Tips Ever struggle with fitting door or window trim when there’s barely any space between the door jamb edge and the wall? It’s a common issue in older homes and remodels, where a tight fit can throw off the balance and design of your trim.…
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