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Cut out drywall holes for electrical outlets with a razor knife and drywall saw. Read an overview on how to cut an opening in drywall.

Repair an aluminum, steel or plastic snow shovel with a new steel blade edge. Read an overview on how to repair a snow shovel.

An accurate miter gauge and fence and basic wood jigs are the key to perfect table saw cuts. Read an overview on how to cross cut on a table saw.

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1Step-by-Step Instructions and Pictures: How to Use a Table Saw
Simple homemade accessories and jigs for your portable table saw. Read an overview on how to use a table saw.
2How To Use a Chalk Line
Tips for making accurate straight lines using a chalk line.
3How To Sharpen Tools: Mower Blades, Axes and Shovels
A bench grinder, file and cone-shaped blade balancer are the key tools for creating a sharp edge and well-balanced blade. Plus, how to file and hone an axe using a sharpening stone, and even how to sharpen a shovel.
4How To Install A Keyless Drill Chuck
Upgrade an old drill with a new chuck.
5How To Repair a Leaking Toilet
How to fix a leaking toilet by pulling the toilet and diagnosing the problem -- usually a damaged flange.
6How to Rustproof an Air Compressor Tank
Rusty water in air compressors is considered normal
7Tips for Finishing Drywall
Professional advice for taping, applying setting compound and sanding sheetrock.
8How to Use a Spiral Saw on Drywall
Faster, neater cuts around electrical and ceiling boxes.
9How to Sand Woodwork by Hand
Make hand sanding easier with special tools, techniques and sandpaper.

How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating
How to frame a basement and install insulation.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
Spinach, Pear, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
A spinach salad, especially one with ripe fall pears, is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. The salad can be served in a large bowl as part of a buffet, or on individual salad plates alongside the main course.
Delicata Squash Soup with Parmesan Croutons
Delicata squash, as its name implies, is a finely flavored, richly sweet winter squash with a nearly fibreless flesh. Cylindrical in shape, with elongated ridges, this squash has yellow to pale orange skin with green striations. Its beautiful yellow flesh and delicate flavor make it perfect for this puréed soup.
Thanksgiving Desserts
It will be difficult to wait until the end of the meal for these gorgeous desserts.

Stock your tool box with the essentials and learn about everything from power tools to garden tools.