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putting a hole in the wall while trying to remove a nail with a hammer
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How to Remove a Nail from the Wall without Damage

removing the kitchen faucet
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How to Remove and Replace a Kitchen Faucet

using a Japanese handsaw
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Advantages of Japanese Pull Saws

measuring stick
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How to Measure Inside Distances Using Sticks

tape measure
Hand Tools/ Measuring/ Savers/

How to Take Care of a Tape Measure

5-in-1 painting tool
Hand Tools/ Savers/ Interior Painting/ Painting & Decorating/

How to Use a 5-in-1 Painting Tool

holding and hammering small nails
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Safety/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Hold Small Nails While Hammering

inserting the nail into the hole
Hand Tools/ Measuring/ Garage | Workshop/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Make a Compass to Draw Large Circles

removing the old showerhead
Hand Tools/ Bathroom/ Plumbing/ Plumbing Techniques/

How to Remove a Shower Head and Install a Shower Wand

trimming the screen in the door
Hand Tools/ Savers/ Doors/ Windows/

How to Replace the Screen in a Screen Door or Window

different shovels
Hand Tools/ Lawn & Garden/

How to Choose the Right Shovel

drilling a pilot hole
Hand Tools/ Power Tools/ Carpentry/ Workshop Techniques/

How Pilot Holes Make it Easier to Drive Screws and Nails

using a newly sharpened knife
Hand Tools/ Power Tools/ Kitchen/

How to Sharpen Kitchen Knives

Cold chisel removing hinge pin
Hand Tools/ Savers/ Doors/

How to Remove a Hinge Pin from a Door

using a metal brush to stip off old paint
Hand Tools/ Furniture Refinishing/ Finishing & Refinishing/ Workshop Techniques/ Doors/ Interior Painting/

How to Strip Off Old Paint

a shelf with sleek brackets
Hand Tools/ Power Tools/ Fasteners/ Other Hardware/ Measuring/ Walls/ Organization & Storage/

A Wall Shelf without Bulky Support Brackets

cutting carpet
Hand Tools/ Safety/ Savers/ Carpentry/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Cut Cleanly with a Utility Knife

using clamps on a miter joint
Hand Tools/ Power Tools/ Workshop Techniques/ Jigs & Fixtures/

How to Make a Clamp for Miter Joints

using a strip of wood to hold a nail
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Savers/ Workshop Techniques/

How to Start a Nail Without Holding It

installing dimmer switch
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Savers/ Kitchen/ Electrical & Lighting/ Electrical/ Electric Skills/

How to Install a Dimmer Switch

gripping a rounded bolt head
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Workshop Techniques/

Use Locking Pliers to Grip Rounded Nuts and Bolt Heads

squeezing the cuff of the glove
Hand Tools/ Savers/

How to Turn Rubber Gloves Inside Out to Dry Them

applying caulk
Hand Tools/ Workshop Techniques/ Adhesives/

How to Remove and Apply Caulks and Sealants Smoothly

removing a stripped screw
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Workshop Techniques/ Adhesives/

How to Remove a Screw with a Stripped Head

testing an electrical outlet
Hand Tools/ Safety/ Electrical & Lighting/ Electrical/ Electric Skills/

How to Test for Power in an Electrical Outlet

a toggle bolt
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Other Hardware/ Walls/

How to Hang a Heavy Object on a Wall Using Toggle Bolts

repairing round pedestal
Hand Tools/ Fasteners/ Savers/ Furniture Repair/ Workshop Techniques/ Stairs & Railings/ Adhesives/

How to Clamp Round or Slippery Objects

Cutting PVC pipe
Hand Tools/ Plumbing/ Adhesives/ Plumbing Techniques/

How to Cut and Glue PVC Plastic Pipe

Tighting screw on deck
Hand Tools/ Carpentry/ Decks Patios & Porches/

How to Prevent a Deck from Squeaking

a tile trowel
Hand Tools/ Workshop Techniques/ Floors/ Tile Setting/

How to Choose the Right Tile Trowel