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A list of products essential for do-it-yourself home improvements. Nothing beats the work of a professional, but there are many home improvements that can be done yourself, if you a thing or two about a thing or two. Anything from hanging pictures and art work, rewiring lamps to refinishing wood furniture.

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Straight 18 Gauge Galvanized Finishing Nails

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I always keep a box of finishing nails in my toolbox. I've used them for attaching moldings and trim along doors and walls. Ideal for light wood repairs where you dont wan't garish nail heads showing. (via Home Depot)

Updated Nov 2, 2008

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DeWalt 7-1/4 In. Circular Saw

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If you're doing any kind of wood work, a circular saw is an excellent tool to have. This is a key piece of equipment in my studio. (via Home Depot)

Updated Nov 2, 2008

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DeWalt Heavy-Duty 12 In. Double-Bevel Compound Miter Saw

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Yes, I am a proud owner of a miter saw! Not this one though. This is the one I'd like to replace the one I have now. I'm very proud of the table I made in my studio using scrap 2 x 4s and a sheet of birch plywood. It couldn't have been made possible without this tool. (via Home Depot)

Updated Nov 2, 2008

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WISS METALMASTER Straight Aviation Snip

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Somehow I ended up owning two of the exact same pair of snips. But hey, the more the merrier. These are a great tool. I use them for cutting chicken wire, tin sheets and etc. Remember in the movie Twister when they had to cut up all those tin cans to make Dorothy's sensors fly?...well this tool would have been very handy. (via Home Depot)

Updated Nov 2, 2008

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Irwin 10 In. Locking Plier With Wire Cutter

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Locking pliers have come to the rescue at the most random times. I use these in my studio but I highly suggest everyone have a toolbox at home. These lock pliers have a SUPER tight grip thats helpful for tightening or loosening various fixtures. (via Home Depot)

Updated Nov 2, 2008

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Pony Corner Clamp

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This is one of my favorite studio tools. I'm not sure why. I guess it's because it eliminates quite a bit of hassle and error when you're trying to glue/ adhere something together at a 90 degree angle. I've used this to make tables, canvas stretchers, frames and other miscellaneous things. (via Home Depot)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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3M 7500 Series Respirator

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I have 3 of these respirators in my studio. Its a must have if you are doing any kind of work that creates fine dust particles or vapors. Safety first. (via Amazon)

Updated Sep 6, 2008

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The Old Farmer's 2009 Almanac

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This publication has been around since 1792 and is full of useful information
-planting tables
- weather forecasts for 16 regions of the U.S.
- complete listings of holidays
- tables with tides, eclipses and astronomical events
This would make an AMAZING gift for the smarty- pants in your life. (via Lehman's)

Updated Oct 25, 2008