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Great Web Sites for DIY Projects
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Check out these resources for helpful advice and inspiration.
Repair Door Trim
By Troy Griepentrog
Repairing or replacing trim around a door is easy, and you need only a few simple tools.
A Democratic Axe
By Bill Coperthwaite
Craft your own broad axe.
Make Safe, Natural Paint
By Bill Steen
These recipes offer sustainable and inexpensive ways to add unique colors to your home.

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Great Websites for DIY Projects
Whether you’re looking for plans for a shed or trying to figure out why your water heater isn’t working, you can find useful, reliable information online. We asked experts to weigh in on their favorite websites for do-it-yourselfers.

Easier Plumbing with PEX 
This pliable piping installs quickly and economically.

How to Choose the Right Saw for the Job
You can make better, safer cuts if you know the intended uses for each kind of saw.

Circular Saw Safety Tips
This useful tool can be used safely if you know what to do (and what to avoid).

Toys to Build for the Young and the Young at Heart
Wooden toys last forever and if you make one, the child in your life is sure to love it. There is a toy here for children of any age and for every level of toy builder.

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