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Magnetize a screwdriver

How to magnetize a screwdriver

Use your car battery to magnetize any screwdriver, wrench or metal tool. This is a wiz of a trick. Try it out with caution, though.

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Make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

How to make an arc welder with a car battery & pocket change

Amazing. This is so MacGyver, inspired by the man with the ingenuity of a pioneer or inventor.

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How to organize your tools

Organize your tools

Make sure your tools are easy to find with this how to video. Keep tape, glue, fittings and drip irrigation parts in one handy container ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to pick the best sandpaper for the job at hand

Pick the best sandpaper for the job at hand

Pick the best sandpaper for the job at hand. Eric Stromer takes the confusion out of buying sandpaper. Get tips from him.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to pick the right lathes for turning big bowls

Pick the right lathes for turning big bowls

Barnum, a woodturning instructor at State University of New York in Purchase, shows off the powerful motors on these lathes, which offer ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dsmith | Comments 0
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How to place concrete tampers

Place concrete tampers

Tampers are used to push large aggregate and rocks into the concrete surface. Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to practice lawn mower safety

Practice lawn mower safety

Mowing safety should always be top of mind. Make sure to review these safety tips before mowing.

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How to properly use a circular saw

Properly use a circular saw

Learn how to properly operate a circular saw for optimum performance.

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Curated 1 year ago by sakur221 | Comments 0
Views 386

How to protect your tools

Protect your tools

Check out this video to learn how to protect your tools. Use cooking spray to keep your tool from getting rusted.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 162

How to protect yourself from mosquitoes

Protect yourself from mosquitoes

This tutorial nature video will teach you how to avoid mosquitos. The products shown here will show you how to get rid of mosquitos.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to quickly sharpen your hand tools

Quickly sharpen your hand tools

WOOD Magazine Design Editor Jeff Mertz shows you how to put a razor-sharp edge on your chisels and plane irons using self-stick sandpaper ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
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How to re-install your lawnmower battery after winter

Re-install your lawnmower battery after winter

How To install your lawnmower battery after winter for those of you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 692

How to re-install your riding lawnmower blade

Re-install your riding lawnmower blade

How To Re-Install your lawnmower blade for anyone who wants a few tips. It is very important to keep your mower's blade as sharp as ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to remove the blade from your riding lawnmower

Remove the blade from your riding lawnmower

This video will help you learn how to remove the blade from your riding lawn mower deck. The method for taking blades off of a double or ...more

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How to replace a circular-saw switch and cord

Replace a circular-saw switch and cord

This video demonstrates how to replace the trigger switch and cord on a HD77 Skill Saw, but the technique he uses could apply to just about ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by dsmith | Comments 0
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How to sand a drywall patch with a wet sponge to prevent dust

Sand a drywall patch with a wet sponge to prevent dust

If you've lived in your house for a number of years, chances are you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to select the right mower for your yard

Select the right mower for your yard

There is a lot to consider when purchasing a new lawn mower. Learn how to select the right one for your yard.

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Curated 1 year ago by 5min | Comments 0
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How to select tools to save time and money

Select tools to save time and money

Tools are a key to making a job go smoothly. Tim Carter shares how to select tools that are helpful and time-saving to make your jobs a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to set up and tune up your tablesaw

Set up and tune up your tablesaw

Our tools are no good to us unless they are tuned up properly. As the heart of the workshop, its crucial that our tablesaws are configured ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to setup and use the Festool LR 32 system

Setup and use the Festool LR 32 system

This video tutorial shows the setup and use of the Festool LR 32 system that can be used when building cabinets. This how-to video is a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 335

How to sharpen a wood chisel

Sharpen a wood chisel

Sharpen a chisel using a Veritas Mk II honing jig, diamond stones and very fine (0.5 micron) micro-finishing film.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,224

How to shovel snow

Shovel snow

You need the right stuff to tackle the white stuff. Learn how to shovel snow. You Will Need: * Warm clothes * Two shovels: A ...more

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Curated 9 months ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 183

How to take care of your fall gardening equipment

Take care of your fall gardening equipment

This video from Garden Time teaches you the basics to keeping your gardening tools, such as generators, lawn mowers, and chainsaws, in shape ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by sakur221 | Comments 0
Views 209

How to tap holes in metal

Tap holes in metal

How to tap holes in metal (embed screw threads), accurately locate and drill holes, and how to use a variety of tools: calipers, center ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,062

How to texture walls with a hopper

Texture walls with a hopper

If you have a tremendous amount of dry wall to finish and don't want to spend an enormous amount of time sanding, use a hopper to create a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to understand torque

Understand torque

Torque is the most direct way to measure the power you need in a walk-behind mower. Learn more about torque from Pat Simpson.

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 0
Views 241

How to use a angle grinder safely

Use a angle grinder safely

In this how to video Darren Baensch tells us about different angle grinders. Learn how to fit the blade on a angle grinder and some safety ...more

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How to use a belt sander to sand wood

Use a belt sander to sand wood

The belt sander is the king of all sanding systems. This Home & Garden how to video demonstrates the proper operation and use of the belt ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
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How to use a block plane

Use a block plane

How to use a block plane to cut off small portions of wood for your carpentry project; get professional tips and advice from an expert on ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 418

How to use a bull float

Use a bull float

Watch this video to learn the correct way to level wet concrete with a bull float.

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Views 1,207

How to use a circular saw

Use a circular saw

A circular saw is a power tool that is quite versatile at cutting several different angles and depths. Learn more about circular saws and ...more

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Views 870

How to use a circular saw to cut plywood

Use a circular saw to cut plywood

Watch this video to learn how to use a circular saw to cut ply wood. Do it the right way, without wasting material. The more teeth your ...more

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Views 540

How to use a come-a-long placing concrete tool

Use a come-a-long placing concrete tool

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the come-a-long concrete tool to push and pull concrete into place.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 916

How to use a concrete moisture test

Use a concrete moisture test

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn the proper function and use of the moisture test, calcium chloride test, and pH test ...more

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Views 409

How to use a cordless reciprocating saw

Use a cordless reciprocating saw

Tim Carter demonstrates all the cool things about reciprocating saws, especially cordless ones! Tim makes it clear how a cordless saw makes ...more

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Views 460

How to use a crack-vac walk behind concrete saw

Use a crack-vac walk behind concrete saw

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to use the Crack-Vac, a concrete sawing tool that eliminates airborne dust.

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Views 787

How to use a crosscut sled

Use a crosscut sled

A crosscut sled not only increases the safety of working with a tablesaw, it also increases the versatility of the tool itself. When you ...more

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Views 596

How to use a digital multimeter

Use a digital multimeter

This is a tutorial for how to use a multimeter to take volt and amp measurements of a silicon solar cell and solar modules.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 1
Views 5,084

How to use a Festool C12 drill/driver

Use a Festool C12 drill/driver

A Festool C12 drill is a handy tool when doing woodwork or home improvement projects. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to use the ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 436

How to use a gauge rake & smoothing paddles

Use a gauge rake & smoothing paddles

Watch this video from Concrete Network to to learn the proper function and use of the gauge rake and smoothing paddle tools used for ...more

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Views 317

How to use a grinder to cut tile

Use a grinder to cut tile

Remodeling your home can be a daunting task when you don't have the right tools. This Home & Garden how to video demonstrates the proper ...more

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How to use a hand planer to fix a sticking door

Use a hand planer to fix a sticking door

Are you having a hard time opening that door? In this video, Eric Stromer demonstrates how to fix a sticking door with a hand planer.

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Views 800

How to use a hi-speed burnisher to polish concrete

Use a hi-speed burnisher to polish concrete

Watch this video from the Concrete Network to learn how to clean & maintain concrete with this high-speed propane burnisher. Scrub & buff ...more

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Views 944

How to use a hole saw

Use a hole saw

Tim Carter demonstrates how to use hole saws. These tools drill perfectly round holes from one-half-inch diameter up to 2 and 1/4-inch ...more

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Views 3,569

How to use a HVLP cup gun to stain concrete

Use a HVLP cup gun to stain concrete

Watch this video to learn the proper function and use of the HVLP (high volume low pressure) cup gun tool. This is used for staining ...more

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Views 1,236

How to use a hydro-dial hose clamp

Use a hydro-dial hose clamp

There a new hoses on the market that have softer couplings that minimize this problem Another difficulty is controlling the water flow away ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by Klaus Macht Alles | Comments 0
Views 229

How to use a jackhammer to break cement or stone

Use a jackhammer to break cement or stone

No one should be intimidated by jackhammer. This Home & Garden how to video demonstrates how to operate and use a jackhammer to break up ...more

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Views 2,654

How to use a jigsaw

Use a jigsaw

Check out this video to learn how to use a jigsaw. It's pretty easy to handle.

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Curated 1 year ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 217

How to use a John Deer EZTrak Lawn Mower safely

Use a John Deer EZTrak Lawn Mower safely

The John Deere EZTrak lawn more does an excellent job of cutting grass and is designed to let you enjoy taking care of your yard and to ...more

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Views 587

How to use a John Deere Gator Traditional Utility Vehicle

Use a John Deere Gator Traditional Utility Vehicle

John Deere Gator Traditional Series utility vehicles are built for ...more

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Views 530

How to use a John Deere Gator XUV or HPX utility vehicle

Use a John Deere Gator XUV or HPX utility vehicle

John Deere Gator XUV and HPX utility vehicles are built for safety ...more

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How to use a laser level

Use a laser level

Tim Carter of AsktheBuilder.com walks you through how to use laser levels and their basic features. This well-explained video shows the ...more

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Views 833

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Uh...yuck. Fun, but definitely yuck. Terrifying taxidermied jewelry and accessories by Reid Peppard. That's right, dead rodent cufflinks, change purses, bowties, bracelets... and a guinea pig hair ...

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Science geeks behold, the perfect dessert. The cupcake Periodic Table. Pretty simple to do-it-yourself. Start with basic cupcakes in a square mold and decorate! Previously, Knit the Periodic Table ...

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Wait for it, wait for it... it happens really fast... at right about 1:05. Okay, maybe he's not a world champion, but a very cool party trick nonetheless. Here's one way to do it (not quite as perfect ...

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More redneck fun. Bob Moravitz plus family and friends have created an 8 hour event of propelling vehicles off cliffs. Held yearly, admission is free but donations are encouraged (to cover insurance ...

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