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How to Tile a Hearth

Jazz up the buffer between the fire and the floor with colorful tiles. Here’s how to retile a hearth.
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Claw Hammers

Here's a look at what's new with the world's oldest tool—the claw hammer.
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Tools That Make Us Drool

International Builders' Show power- and hand-tool debuts that we'll be adding to our toolboxes this year
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How to Dig a Level Hole

Read on to learn how to make an level excavation that's fit for a footing, even on sloping ground.
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The Top 10 Angle-Measuring Tools

These are the tools you need to measure, lay out, and make accurate cuts of any degree.
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Routers and Bits

It's loud. It's scary. But get to know it, and it may become your new favorite tool
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How to Miter Corners in a Laminate Countertop

A single cut through both layers ensures a no-gap fit
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How to Laminate a Countertop

Laminate is inexpensive, comes in hundreds of designs, and makes a convenient work surface. Best of all, you can install it just six hours
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Tiles for the Hearth

Masonry products ideal for fireplace decoration
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Using a Paint Roller Like a Pro

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