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Useful Skills

by Edward Smith

Mastering some basic techniques will make you competent at DIY. These include working with wood and manufactured boards - the staple ingredients of many DIY projects; assembling things with nails, screws, and adhesives; and making secure fixings to walls, floors, and ceilings. Armed with these skills and your essential tool kit, you'll be equipped for a surprisingly wide range of jobs and projects.

Measuring or Marking on Wood or Boards
Sanding
Sawing
Drilling in Wood
Drilling in Walls
Joining Wood