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For a designer look in your bathroom, try using cultured marble. It's easy to work with because it's made of real marble dust mixed with plastic resins. It's lighter in weight than real marble and less expensive too. To cut, use a rotary saw with a masonry blade, and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Use a panel adhesive to attach the sheets to the wall and brace them firmly overnight. Remember to use safety glasses and a respirator when working with cultured marble.

Some people think the radial arm saw is best for accurate cutoff work. With a small blade adjustment, it can cut bevels and a variety of angles as well. You can raise or lower the blade for specialty work. And by rotating the blade 90 degrees, the radial arm saw can perform long rip cuts. And remember: always wear safety glasses!

Here's how to dress up a fence post with a beveled cap. It's easy to do with a radial arm saw. Set the blade at a 45 degree angle. Before cutting, always protect your eyes with safety glasses. Then make one cut, pulling the saw firmly toward you. Rotate the post and make another cut, and proceeed the same way with the remaining sides. When you're finished, you'll have a perfect 45 degree beveled fence post cap.