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It's empty space for ventilation.

Like a pottery wheel, it turns items for crafting work.

They help save time during the delicate baking process.

They're useful for hikes and climbs in snowy, icy areas.

It's an indented space to mount structural support.

This new, old-timey style celebrates rustic simplicity.

The sap from trees has several crafty applications.

It's a key ingredient of insulating with foam sheets.

Our living list of skills, tools, and materials.

This wall siding looks like rows of skinny, vertical boards.

Tongue and groove allows for a tight fit on many forms of carpentry, such as cabinets.

One is best for bonding applications. The other is best for structural support.

A drill bit shank connects to the chuck and can produce varying degrees of torque and accuracy.

Egress windows offer a means of escape in the event of a fire or other disaster.

This classic adobe look can be adopted to any home's interior for a sophisticated take on walls and archways.

Don't think winter will have an affect on your construction project? Think again and know your area's frost line.

This is the most commonly used screwdriver in the world.

Supply lines carry water or gas from the pipes inside your walls to the appliances and fixtures.

The fascia protects the soffit and eaves from water damage.

CPVC pipe can withstand temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rotary saws eliminate the need for a pilot hole.

Keep that dirt in its place.

Thread seal tape, or plumber's tape, is used to ease the tightening and sealing of joints in plumbing applications.

The subfloor offers support for that fancy ceramic tile.

These type of pliers are able to grip items of varying thickness.

This handheld saw easily cuts holes in drywall for outlets or windows.

This small tool often comes with furniture that needs assembly.

Try unclogging the drain yourself with this flexible cable.

Satin finish paint is smooth and rich in appearance.

Here's a little history lesson for you.

Have this hand tool at the ready for multiple applications.

Semi-gloss paint washes easily, making it great for kitchens and bathrooms.

Use a random-orbit sander to achieve a seamless finish on your woodworking projects.

Use this portable power tool to cut details on wood or even make your own molding.

Use plastic sheeting over fiberglass insulation to prevent moisture from ruining the insulation properties and starting mold growth.

The p-trap does more than save your wedding ring.

Green board is used in the place of regular drywall to control moisture absorption in bathrooms.

The term "plumb" refers to when an edge or surface is vertically oriented.

Before you start your home remodeling project, consider what kind of load those walls are carrying.

When it comes to cutting into materials other than wood, get a hacksaw -- the blade is perfect for slicing into pipe or conduit.

C-clamps offer a second set of hands when you can't juggle it all.

This tool does more destroying than building.

Incandescent light bulbs are cheap to manufacture and purchase. However, 95 percent of their energy is converted to heat as opposed to visible light, and they give off less lumens per watt than their halogen counterparts.

Halogen bulbs last 4 times as long as a standard bulb.

As long as the bubble is between the lines, your shelves, art, and woodworking projects will look great.

Use a mallet for softer impact.

Consider this an investment in your home.

This kind of vise actually helps you.