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Some materials for crafts projects can be found right at home. Learn how to make white glue in this article.

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Coping saws are used for fine woodworking and cutouts. Learn how to change the blade on a coping saw in this article.

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You've found some rat droppings and have to learn how to clean them up safely. Learn how to clean up rat droppings in this article.

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What's not to like about summertime? Well, there's that giant bug invasion taking over your home. How do you keep the little buggers away?

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Paint doesn't adhere to galvanized metal. But that doesn't that mean it's impossible to paint the stuff. We'll give you step-by-step instructions how to paint galvanized metal so it never peels.

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You've noticed that your deodorant leaves stains on your shirt and you don't know how to take the deodorant out of your clothing. Well have no fear, you're at the right spot to learn how.

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Always take the proper safety precautions and use the right drill bit when you drill through glass. Learn about how to drill glass from this article.

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Studs are the beams that frame your house and hold up your walls. Learn how to find a stud in a wall without using a stud finder in this article.

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Many electric sanders use sandpaper discs that can be attached and removed just like Velcro. Learn more about hook-and-loop sandpaper in this article.

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Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used to polish airplane windows and just about everything else. Learn about what Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used for from this article.

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Drilling holes in ceramic tiles can be tricky, and the tile can easily shatter. Learn what kind of drill bit you need for ceramic tiles in this article.

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Putting up shelves or pictures might require boring holes into brick or concrete. But what kind of drill should you use?

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Woodwork requires special drill bits for hard and soft wood. Learn what kind of drill bits you need for wood in this article.

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Nothing is better than chilling in a cool pool on a hot summer day. But how long does your pool pump need to run to keep the water sparkling clean?

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Drill bits are made of different materials, and the type you need depends on the kind of job you need to do. Learn what type of drill bit you need for metal in this article.

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Torque wrenches are precision tools used to measure the force applied when tightening a fastener. Learn if a torque wrench stops when it reaches its torque in this article.

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Needle pliers are multipurpose tools used by electricians, for arts and crafts projects and for various home repairs. Learn how needle-nose pliers are used in this article.

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Nothing is worse than a stinky and stained toilet bowl. But you can get rid of those rings in a few simple steps. We'll show you how.

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Finishing nails are used for the final touches in the home. Learn what the different sizes of finishing nails are in this article.

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A torque screwdriver can resemble a regular screwdriver or an electric drill. Learn what a torque screwdriver looks like from this article.

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Hard-anodized cookware is strong, but it's not nonstick. Learn whether you can use steel wool to clean hard-anodized cookware in this article.

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Nonstick pans are coated with a protective layer to keep food from sticking to the pan. Learn whether you can clean nonstick pans with steel wool in this article.

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When it comes to preventing an infestation in your home, don't underestimate steel wool for mice control. By using steel wool mixed with caulking compound to plug up openings, you can evict mice from your home forever. Find out how it works!

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Concrete is a thick and dense material that requires special tools and techniques. Learn if you can put screws in concrete in this article.

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A coping saw is a handsaw used for delicate tasks. Learn whether you can sharpen coping saw blades from this article.

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