Mar 21, 2025 · Learning how to use a chalk line doesn't have to be difficult. Follow our tips for making accurate, straight lines using this helpful line maker.

Apr 10, 2025 · Spot a mysterious X mark near your home? It could be more than kids playing—some burglars use chalk symbols to mark targets. Learn what to watch for and how to protect your home.

Feb 28, 2025 · With layout lines snapped on the sand, laying bricks is faster and easier. The chalk won’t stick to dry sand, so you may have to mist the sand with water before snapping lines. Then, snap …

Feb 16, 2023 · Just align the chalk line with the edge of the triangle and snap the line. The A-Square folding triangle even folds so that it takes up less room in your truck or trailer.

May 12, 2025 · In this project, you'll learn how to distress furniture with chalk paint and glaze to breathe new life into tired or boring pieces.

Oct 3, 2024 · Lay out partition walls by snapping chalk lines to mark both sides of the bottom plates. Also, in a basement, the top and bottom plates are often different lengths.

Jul 10, 2024 · Whether you're hanging a picture or framing a house, plumb and level is essential. These tips show how to use plumb bobs and levels for a wide variety of building and decorating tasks.

Sep 25, 2024 · Screw to the joists Screw each sheet along the tapered edges, then add a couple near the center. That will be enough to hold it in place. Later, when all the sheets are up, snap chalk lines …

Mar 3, 2022 · A plumb bob is a weighted object connected to a string that can be used to establish a vertical line. That weighted object can be as simple as a rock or as elaborate as the brass plumb bob …

Feb 2, 2025 · Chalk paint was developed more than 25 years ago by Annie Sloan and is mainly used for painting furniture. The paint can be used without all the extra prep work usually done before painting …