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8. Back-Saving Technique
When I'm spreading grout on a floor, I use two floats—one in each hand—so that I'm always supported by one float held flat on the tile while the other hand works the grout. This allows me to work either left- or right-handed and reach farther with the float, and makes the job much easier on my back.
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