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Updating a water filter on a retro faucet; masonry jointers; using Japanese pull saw.

Updating a water filter on a retro faucet; masonry jointers; using Japanese pull saw.

Upgrading an irrigation system; home inspection nightmares; kitchen renovations; outdoor chair.

Caring for prairie grasses; making a home more resistant to wildfires.

Repainting a rusty metal railing; clogged sink; building a wire rack out of a reclaimed beam.

Repairing a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish; air compressors; gas dryer.

Vertical garden; uses for different drill bits; advances in toilet engineering that help save water.

Replacing a bifold closet door; alternatives to flower bouquets; painting a bathroom.

Soft close kitchen cabinets; how gas regulators work; cleaning up an overgrown garden.

Protecting homes from earthquakes; staining concrete; changing locks in a new home; dryer vent.

Replacing a concrete walkway with brick pavers; installing gas piping; building a farmhouse table.

Building a swing set; building saw horses; automated home construction.

Replacing a chipped brick in a fireplace surround; maintaining water heaters; drip edges.

Tools that make good gifts; designing a tropical landscape; changing the swing of an entry door.

Building a modern storage bench; replacing a cartridge in an old shower valve.

Installing crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors; toilet seats; stripping wallpaper.

Installing a garage heater; the basics of sanding; installing a do-it-yourself security system.

Installing a front walkway using natural stone; painter's tape; building a headboard.

Making concrete; replacing a broken pane in a basement window; International Space Station.

Replacing an undersized ceiling fan; visiting a bonsai nursery.

Installing a plunge pool; insulating an attic; selecting and installing an electric water heater.