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Category Archives: Tools

Hanging Drywall: Part 2 of Pantry Remodel

Handy Father, LLC Posted on August 11, 2015 by Handy FatherAugust 22, 2015
mudding-drywall

The most time-consuming portion of my pantry remodel was hanging the drywall. In this post I hung drywall, mudded, sanded, primed and painted. There are a handy few tips included for cutting costs as well as links to the tools I used.

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Posted in Drywall, Handy Father, Home Remodeling, Tools | Tagged Drywall, Mudding, Painting, Tools | 4 Replies

How-to caulk a bathtub or shower enclosure

Handy Father, LLC Posted on November 13, 2013 by Handy FatherNovember 13, 2013
How-to caulk your bathtub - Push caulking tool into corner and pull the bead of caulk cleaning excess often.

How-to caulk a bathtub or shower enclosure – This is a common DIY project for the Handy Father. Steps to remove caulk and lay a perfect bead of caulk on your bathtub or shower enclosure.

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How to fillet bluegill: 8 simple steps

Handy Father, LLC Posted on September 14, 2013 by Handy FatherSeptember 15, 2013
How to fillet bluegill

How to fillet bluegill? That is the question! I find it best to start with a decent sized bluegill, but if you have a whole mess of them to clean, don’t start with the biggest. With repetition, your skill will grow, so don’t waste meat on the big guy. Focus on these few tips for filleting bluegill.

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The Best Fillet Knife

Handy Father, LLC Posted on September 12, 2013 by Handy FatherSeptember 12, 2013
The best fillet knife. Where to buy the best fillet knife

The best fillet knife is a good and sharp knife. That much is obvious. It should also be flexible with a handle that is easy to grip… Until recently I had a cheap fillet knife that was not of good quality. It came as part of a fishing set that I got on clearance at a store that was closing….

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Tool Usage: Axe Handle Repair / Replacement

Handy Father, LLC Posted on May 17, 2013 by Handy FatherJune 20, 2013
how to repair a broken axe handle

A story about stump removal Axe Handle Repair or Replacement: After spring breaks, handy fathers are outside using their tools.  This is the first spring in my new home, and I’ve noticed a few stumps in the yard.  I mean to have them removed.  Living in town, I’ve had no reason to own an axe. I had never done Axe … Continue reading →

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