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Using a stiff brush to straighten bent air conditioner fins.

Repairing Bent AC Fins

Plunge cutting a hole in cement backer board with a portable jigsaw.

Cut Holes in Backer Board

Completed stepladder drill holster

Stepladder Drill Holster

Step drill bit chucked in drill.

Using Step Drill Bits

DIY Sliding Recycling Bin Hanger

DIY Recycle Bin Hanger

CD canister mounted under shelf for workshop storage.

CD Canisters for Storage

Putting plastic bags in PVC pipe storage tube

DIY Plastic Bag Storage Tube

Cleaning a clothes washer water line filter with an acid brush.

Clean Clothes Washer Filters

Tying trash can lid to can with string

Tips for Trash Can Lids

Repairing a loose staircase baluster spindle using a toothpick and wood glue.

Repairing a Loose Baluster

Using a utility knife to open boxes without damaging the contents.

Packing Boxes for a Move

Screwing PVC pipe caulking tube holder to side of shelves.

PVC Pipe Caulking Storage

Joe Truini screwing in a light bulb!

Bathroom Lighting Tips

Measuring door jamb for trimming

Door Bottom Trimming Tip

Joe Truini pouring kitty litter into garbage can bag

Reduce Kitchen Garbage Odor

iPad in sealed plastic bag.

Protect Electronic Devices

Joe Truini loading a dishwasher

Dishwasher Energy Savings

Shutoff valve extension handle made from PVC pipe

DIY Shutoff Valve Handle

Spray bottle filled with vinegar and aluminum foil for cleaning grill

Cleaning a Grill with Vinegar

Measuring a picture from from the wire to the top with a tape measure.

Picture Hanger Marking Tip

Pouring soil in a 5-gallon bucket for a container garden

DIY Bucket Container Garden

Using glue spreader to spread glue

DIY Glue Spreader

Hitting center punch with hammer to make depression for drill bit

Tip for Drilling in Metal

Insulated foam box for attic drop down stairs

How to Insulate Attic Stairs