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A nail gun.
How to Determine the Sizes for Nail Gun Nails
By Teresa Johnson
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Reviewed by
Hannah Madans

What size is right for your project?

concrete stairs with wooden railing
How to Install a Wood Railing on Concrete Steps
By Jen S.
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Reviewed by
Dawn Hammon

Add a wood railing to your concrete stairs for extra safety.

Clamps hanging on peg board
How to Maintain Wooden Pegboard Pegs
By Kate Perez
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Reviewed by
Dawn Hammon

Pegboard pegs can be thin or thick, colored or made of wood.

Plasma TV
How to Make a Wooden TV Stand--Measure and Cut

Take a stand against wall-mounted televisions.

Power Tools

A woodworker using a router to cut MDF.
Don't Fear the Router - 11 Tips

Routers are handy tools for woodworking, but some people find them intimidating. Check out these tips to ease your worries.

Install a Keyless Drill Chuck
By Murray Anderson
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Reviewed by
Jenelle Jones
Selecting the Right Type of Saw Blade More in Power Tools >

Fastener & Nail Hardware

a black glue gun and glue sticks
How to Clean and Care for Your Hot Glue Gun

Hot-glue guns are great for tasks from your kid's school project to completing DIYs. Keep it working properly with these tips.

Nails or Adhesives
By Murray Anderson
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Reviewed by
Jenelle Jones
Electric Nail Gun: Pros and Cons More in Fastener & Nail Hardware >

Lock & Security Hardware

burglar at house door
Complete Guide to Securing Your New Home

Don't let your house be the weakest on the block.

Home Security Walk-through
By Edward Kimble
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Reviewed by
Paige Butterfield
Don't Be a Victim: Defend Your Home With Security Know-How More in Lock & Security Hardware >

Woodworking Projects

Maple Cutting Board
By Nico Rosso

If it's strong enough for baseball bats, then it will hold up to your chopping needs

How to Build Shelves More in Woodworking Projects >