It's really frustrating to buy a tool when you know you'll only use it once or twice. Sometimes, it can be easy and cheap to build effective tools! Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you how to make a woodworking spring clamp out of PVC drainpipe.

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If you have a project that needs a load of gravel, sand, or stone dust, youre probably going to shovel it out of the back of your truck bed. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller has unloading tips to avoid having to pick out gravel pieces one by one.

Keep your truck tailgate clear with a simple gravel shield

You can't beat fresh, sweet corn on the cob, but picking all the little bits of silk off can turn a quick side dish into something time-consuming. Fine Cooking's Nicki Sizemore has a trick for removing that annoying silk in seconds.

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Everyone knows that growing up is hard, and life is no easier for high school junior Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld), who is already at peak awkwardness when her all-star older brother Darian (Blake Jenner) starts dating her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). All at once, Nadine feels more alone than ever, until the unexpected friendship of a thoughtful boy (Hayden Szeto) gives her a glimmer of hope that things just might not be so terrible after all. The Edge of Seventeen also stars Kyra Sedgwick as Nadine's well-meaning but completely ineffective mother, and Woody Harrelson as Nadine's History teacher, mentor and reluctant sounding board. 

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Making simple syrup is, well, simple. Mixologist Jamie Boudreau likes to use rich simple syrup behind the bar because it provides a cocktail with sweetness, mouth feel and texture without diluting the cocktail.

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What do you need to know before buying pearls? Helena Krodel of the Jewelry Information Center shows you how to judge their quality before you shop for pearls.

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If you need to make a quick rip on a piece of lumber, simply lock pliers clamped to the baseplate of your circular saw to create a quick, easy and smart rip guide. Sound complicated? Not with these great tips from Fine Homebuilding expert Chuck Miller!

How to use locking pliers as a quick rip guide

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What IS cashmere, anyway?  And what's the difference between a $200 sweater and a $500 sweater? And what about 2 ply versus 3 ply? Fashion expert Sharon Haver, founder and style director of FocusOnStyle.com, answers these questions and shows you how to shop for cashmere.

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Simple syrup doesn't always need to be simple. Mixologist Jamie Boudreau shows us how adding robust flavors to your simple syrup creates new opportunities for inspiring cocktails! Perfect for the Cubed Old Fashioned Cocktail!

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If you're not a professional, some specific tools can easily be replaced by shop-built alternatives that cost little to nothing. Fine Homebuilding expert Chuck Miller shows you how to make your own clamps out of plywood.

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