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…cutting line on the backside of the piece. You'll notice a significant improvement. Another way is to o use a utility knife utility knife to score the cut. This will give you an accurate measurement and make the cut smoother. How many teeth…

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…Weatherstripping is another effective and fairly inexpensive energy-saving step. DIYers will require a short list of tools (hammer, utility knife, tape measure, self-adhesive foam), and the less tool-savvy can usually turn to a weatherization contractor and have…

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…been compromised? Are there structural issues? Is the opening square? Installing a new window into an unsound existing window frame can undermine the energy efficiency of the new window. If there are existing problems to the frame that are beyond the homeowner…

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…splitting. Mark the cut line, then score it with a sharp utility knife. Use a straightedge or a straight 1x4 clamped to the door…
…the front plate for the striker, then mortise it in with a utility knife and chisel the same way you did it for the hinge leaf. Install…

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…to the surface. You do this by scoring the surface with a utility knife then coating the surface with a mixture of watered down white…
…something to grab on to. Since plywood is really smooth, take a utility knife and score the surface by making latice shape cuts in it…

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…decorative patterns for the planter's feet are cut with a saber saw. Before cutting, the pattern is first scored with a utility knife. The scored line prevents the saber saw blade from tearing the wood along the pattern. Once cut, the feet's rough…

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… AFG-01 rated adhesive in 30 oz. tubes Cleaning supplies such as rags and paint thinner Fan and/or light Utility knife and long screw driver to open tubes Safety items including glasses or goggles, and a bicycle helmet or hardhat as protection…

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