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Simple Solutions

Enlarging Holes – It’s sometimes necessary to enlarge an existing hole, such as when boring a hole for a new lockset in an old door.

However, you can’t use a hole saw because its center pilot bit needs something to drill into to guide the saw through the hole.

So, here’s the solution: Clamp a piece of ½-in. plywood to each side of the door, and then drill the newer, larger hole.

The plywood will provide support for the pilot bit, allowing the hole saw to cut cleanly and accurately.

Hot Tip for Removing Sticky Labels – It seems that most metal products come plastered with all sorts of glued-on labels and stickers.

Peeling them off cleanly is nearly impossible, so try this: Use an electric heat gun or even a blow dryer to warm the label.

Then, once the heat has softened the adhesive, you can peel the label right off.

If there’s any residual glue left behind, wipe it off with a white cotton cloth dampened with mineral spirits.


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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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