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April 11, 2008

How to hang artwork in less than a minute with no measuring

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For more great tips on how to hang pictures visit the Hang & Level site at:
http://www.hangandlevel.com/

April 08, 2008

Interior painting tips - choosing colours, cutting in, prepping

 

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Watch this video for lots of tips on painting a room with Devine Color!




Taking the Pain Out of Painting - Roll your own giant chips

Paint is a powerful force in the universe. Its influence is often disguised behind designer names like Contiguous Pout or First Pimple.

Choosing paint colours can pit relatives against each other in a teeth-baring battle over the interpretation of light wavelengths.

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March 05, 2008

How to Setup and use a Delta Lathe.

Keith Potts gives me a primer on my new lathe....

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February 14, 2008

How to get the look of a stone fireplace in one weekend!

0003nextstone_play_sm BRAND NEW VIDEO - Mag ambushes a friend and does a complete makeover on her fireplace!  (This video features a sweeping cinematic score that Mag created with her GarageBand software!)

January 20, 2008

New Power Tools Get Twice the Run Time

In this week's minty-fresh ToolGirl Video, Mag tours the new Ryobi One Plus combo kit and gets a screwing tip from toolguy Keith Potts. 
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January 13, 2008

How to jump your car battery without cables!

0172simplestart_playFresh new video!  Mag visits a product showcase and finds out about an insanely cool new product for your car.

December 15, 2007

New Video! How to prevent glue and caulk from drying out

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In this week's entertaining video, toolgeeks Andy and Mag launch a bi-lateral attack on dried out caulk!  (3 minutes viewing time) 

TIP:  You can get your own caulk preservers from Lee Valley Tools.  Talk about the perfect stocking stuffer.

December 07, 2007

How to replace a tail or brake bulb in your car

0176brakelight_play This week's wacked-out ToolGirl video romps like a mad dog through the job of fixing a burned out tail light. ( If Mr. Bean ever needed a girlfriend, this would be her.)

November 29, 2007

How to cut wood at blazing speed with a hand saw

0041soapsaw_playIn this week's exuberant new video you'll learn how to cut wood at lightning speed without any power tools!  Plus, the searing battle as Mag and Andy go head to head comparing a traditional hand saw against a Japanese style saw. 

November 22, 2007

New Video! How to use a circular saw

0121circsaw_play_2 This week's ToolGirl How-to Video is jam-packed with beginner's tips for learning how to use a circular saw.  Once you understand your options for adjusting this indispensable saw's angles and blade depth, you'll be able to create complex compound angles, cut up plywood and make hundreds of projects!

If you prefer a written primer, read Mag's circular saw tutorial.  Either way, you're going to master this baby.

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