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Masking Tape Before Nailing Into Plaster Walls

Before you nail a hole in your plaster wall, put a small square of masking tape or painter's tape over the area where you'll be placing your nail. That way, when you nail into the plaster, it's unlikely to flake or spread dust.

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The More You Know

  • Avoid bad decisions by taking just a minute to focus and calm yourself before making a move.
  • Garage floors are puddle prone: springtime floods, melting ice from tires, you name it. You can keep that water away from your tools and toys with a dam made of expanding foam.
  • Prevent your bathroom mirror from fogging up after a hot shower with car wax. Apply a small amount of car wax to the mirror, let it dry, then buff with a soft, dry cloth.
  • If your ring gets stuck on your finger Windex will slide it right off.
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