Drywall Anchors
Thu, Apr 09, 2020
Choose drywall screws rather than nails—nails are far more likely to work loose and cause ugly craters or “pops.” The screw length depends on the drywall thickness: 1-5/8-in. screws are for 5/8-in. drywall; 1-1/4-in. screws are for anything thinner. ... Read More
Duct Tape Keeps Miters Together
Fri, Apr 03, 2020
Here is a tip we came across from Fine Homebuilding.
It is a great and easy way to keep miters together if your corners don't align. Read More
How to Use a Miter Saw
Fri, Mar 27, 2020
Miter saws are designed to make angled cuts for molding, trim work, rafters, and other general carpentry applications. The saws also make straight crosscuts and, when equipped with the right blade, the versatility of a miter saw is an important part ... Read More
How to Cut Extreme Angles on Your Miter Saw
Fri, Mar 20, 2020
The process becomes fairly simple if you make a simple jig from scrap wood to make safe easy cuts at angles greater than 45 degrees with your compound miter saw or chop saw. In fact, that is part of the manufacturing process for the construction of a... Read More
Creating perfect miters is hard, but this tip makes it really easy to fix them.
Mon, Mar 16, 2020
Miters Are Hard. Here’s An Easy Fix from Harrison Kral and Construction Pro Tips
Cutting a miter joint that closes up perfectly and maintains a 90-degree angle is really satisfying. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always happen. Here’s a quick fix for a s... Read More
