You’ve heard the expression: “The dog ate my homework”? Well, in this case, some puppies chewed this porch railing.

To repair the damaged wood, first I created two plywood forms and clamped them on the top and bottom of the rail.

Then, using a plastic putty knife, I applied auto body filler to the front of the rail.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Joe Truini

Radio Show Co-Host

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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