Trim the bottom of a door

Trim the bottom of a door
Remodelers of every skill level need to know the basics of marking, scoring, and cutting a door so it swings with ease and looks clean

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Replace a trap, and add a cleanout

Replace a trap, and add a cleanout
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Installing step flashing

Installing step flashing
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Building a wall in place

Building a wall in place
When you lack headroom and a helper, the best way to erect a wall is piece by piece

Use a voltage tester to work safely around electricity
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Making raised-panel doors on a tablesaw
A veteran cabinetmaker shows you how to build a Shaker-style cabinet door in six easy steps

Build a tablesaw crosscut sled
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