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  1. DIY Toolbox: Striking Tools

    … Heavier 20-ounce framing hammers speed the driving of ..... pulling. A lightweight hammer with an elongated head, this tack hammer is designed to drive ..... holds the tack to the hammer for the first blow. Tack hammers are useful for driving …

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  1. 10 Things to Know Before Building Your Deck

    Slideshow

    Building a deck is a huge undertaking. So, before you put hammer to nail, make sure you've thought about these design elements.

  2. Expert Advice: Paint Prep

    Article

    … from the walls (and let the walls dry) before you paint -- otherwise, the new paint won't adhere properly. Rinse the solution with a clean, damp sponge and you should end up with a beautiful paint job. Hugs 'n' Hammers , The Janes

  3. Exciting Vacation Ideas

    Article

    … Habitat for Humanity or a church mission group involves your family in the nuts and bolts of volunteerism, not to mention the hammers and nails of helping the homeless. It's a sure-fire way to teach conscientious living while you're making great vacation …

  4. Storage On Display

    Slideshow

    … center loaded with storage solutions. A pegboard above the bench organizes every tool you might need. Hang everything -- hammers , paint brushes, and level -- from hooks on the pegboard. Drill holes into the bench's shelf to hold containers for pencils …

  5. No-Pain Gardening

    Slideshow

    … happier if you rent machinery for difficult jobs such as breaking up concrete or tilling soil. "If you try to do that with hammers and pick axes, you can create real problems for your shoulders and wrists," says Dr. Marks. One of the more refreshing …

  6. New Wood Floors

    Article

    … clear and will not lend themselves to the aged look you want. You also can have the new floors artificially distressed by pounding the floors with hammers , chains, and rocks. Or you can simply buy a new floor that is already distressed.

  7. DIY Toolbox Guide

    Slideshow

    … what they're there for!" A 16-ounce framing hammer , or claw hammer , with a molded, synthetic neck and handle is comfortable ..... into the handle of a chisel, as it has to withstand hammer blows. A set of sizes up to 1 inch wide should work …

  8. Install Stone Veneer

    Video

    … transformation with this product. On wallboard, you'll need to put up a moisture-resistant barrier. We used building paper. Use a hammer stapler to attach the paper to the wall. You can operate this kind of stapler with one hand. Just swing it firmly at the wall …

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    Use a hammer stapler to attach the paper to the wall. You can operate this kind of stapler with one hand. Just swing it firmly
  9. Don't Let High Heels Kill Your Feet

    Article

    … with a high price. And with each added inch of stiletto heel, a woman teeters closer to a long list of painful problems: hammer toes, calluses, bunions, backaches, sprained ankles, swollen knees, and tight Achilles tendons. But for many women …

  10. DIY Replacement Windows

    Slideshow

    … of the window; the shortest of these three measurements is the window height. -- Utility knife -- Pry bar -- Pliers -- Hammer -- Level -- Sash replacement window -- Nails -- Caulking gun -- Caulk -- Wood putty -- Paintbrush -- Paint Score the …

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