If you're working with a circular saw and you don't want it to become unplugged from your extension cord, you could tie the cords in a knot and hope they don't get snagged on something. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows us there's a better way.

How to keep your saw plugged in

If your housewrap has holes or tears in it, you might be tempted to bandage it with tape and hope it doesn't leak. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you a better way to patch holes.

How to patch holes in housewrap

Sidewinder circular saws are relatively simple. Aside from the need for lots of cutting power, it's the features that separate one saw from the next. Fine Homebuilding expert Justin Fink shows you what to look for when choosing a circular saw.

How to choose a circular saw

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If you need to cut back the top of a stud to fit a header into an existing wall, get a square, clean cut by making a simple guide block for your reciprocating saw blade. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you how.

How to make a reciprocating-saw blade guide block

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If you've got a bunch of eye screws to install, you could do it the old-fashioned way using a screwdriver as a lever, but there's a better way! Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you how to perform a technique that will make the job much faster. 

A faster way to install eye screws

If you've got a bunch of eye screws to install, you could do it the old-fashioned way using a screwdriver as a lever, but there's a better way! Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you how to perform a technique that will make the job much faster.

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Master contractor and all around good guy Ed Del Grande demonstrates how to fill in a hole and leave a nice, smooth surface ready to touch up with a paint brush.

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When it comes to circular saws, many carpenters have both worm-drive and sidewinders for different applications. So, what is the difference between these two styles of saw? Fine Homebuilding's Justin Fink explains - it's all in how you prefer to work!

How to choose between worm-drive and sidewinder circular saws

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If you need to spray a finish on multiple screw heads, scattering them on a drop cloth can yield imperfect results. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows us a better, cleaner way to paint many screw heads all at once.

How to paint screw heads without the mess

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When you need to use a hole saw to bore a hole in a piece of wood, you could get that plug out with a screwdriver and some choice words, but there's a better way. Fine Homebuilding's Chuck Miller shows you how!

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