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…a fast and easy way to reduce the amount of splintering that occurs when cutting wood with a hand saw. Apply a strip of masking tape along the cutting line on the backside of the piece. You'll notice a significant improvement. Another way is to o use…

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…building plywood shutters. The Myth of Masking Tape Many people still believe they can use masking tape to protect their windows when a hurricane…
…even slow down as it passes through masking tape. Windows are best protected with impact…

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…carpet. The 3/4-inch opening gives more clearance if the floor isn't level. Before you trim the bottom, wrap masking tape around the door where you'll cut to keep the surface veneer from splitting. Mark the cut line, then score it with a sharp…

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…caulk - same as above (note that all-acrylic and siliconized acrylic caulks are paintable; silicone caulk is not) Masking tape - to protect window panes and trim from paint Paint guide - to protect carpets and walls when painting baseboards and…

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…with significant point loads (such as supporting a long floor beam) may require special engineering because the product s light weight may not have sufficient load-carrying capacity. Best for: Homes in warmer climates that will benefit from the air…

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…from the inside with a plastic sheet. You can make a temporary storm door (or window) by mounting the plastic sheet on a light-weight wooden frame, which has the same dimensions as the opening. Add small handles near the bottom half of the frame to make…

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…possibilities. The best kind of pots to buy are the big light weight plastic ones that look like clay or stone. They can be moved…
…about 6 or 8 inches of the top has the planting mix, or light weight peat moss which works, too. If you want to grow your…

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