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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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Pallet Chair

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Studio Mama has taken used pallets and turned them into chairs. These would be great with a nice waterproof sealant so you can use them in the yard or the patio. (via Studio Mama)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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SMITH & HAWKEN Mobile Composter

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I'm dead serious when I say I'm going to have my own vegetable garden. I'm even thinking of taking some horticulture courses at the University of Minnesota. After researching compost bins, heres my favorite. This drum turns, rotating, aerating and breaking up clumps of compost, ensuring minimum odor. Its also waterproof and pest proof.

Updated Oct 25, 2008

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Trainmen Paisley Jumbo Bandanas

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Classic colorful paisley bandanas. Anyone who's spent a day toiling or galavanting outdoors knows how essential these are. (via Amazon)

Updated Oct 25, 2008

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Coleman Cable Reflector Clamp Light

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These lights have been in my life for as long as I can remember. There were used at home growing up, then in art school and now in my studio and home. (via Amazon)

Updated Oct 27, 2008

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Lineco Neutral pH Adhesive

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I use so much of this adhesive that I usually buy it by the gallon. Lineco adhesive is archival and ideal for paper. (via Dick Blick)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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Pony Spring Clamp

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These suckers have quite the pinch. I have a bunch of these in an assortment of sizes great for holding stuff together or securing glued objects while they dry. (via Home Depot)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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3M Spray Mount Artist's Adhesive

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I've used this to mount photos and drawings on matte board. Use outside if you can, or in a highly ventilated area because its extremely FLAMMABLE. (via Utrecht)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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Art Bin

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X-Acto Knives

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I've got at least 5 othese X-acto knives. Great for precision cutting of paper, foam core, matte board and etc. Using these knives requires 100% of your attention. They're scalpel sharp and will send you straight to the emergency room. (Tip: Remember to always cut away from your body) (via Utrecht)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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Stanley 18 Oz. Rubber Mallet

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I use this in my studio as a general assembly tool. Whether I'm doing some woodworking or putting shelves together and need to whack something into place without damaging it. (via Home Depot)

Updated Aug 17, 2008

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Trigger-Fed Glue Gun

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Hot glue guns are great for model making, crafts, or tacking anything together. I wouldn't use this for paper on paper, but for adhering more substantial objects onto surfaces.
When buying a glue gun, don't fall for all the bells and whistles (dual temperature controls and etc). You'll find that a simple glue gun is efficient enough. (via Dick Blick)

Updated Aug 17, 2008