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The Ultimate Guide for How to Use a Paint Sprayer - from set-up to thinning the paint to an easy clean-up, its all here!

Power Tools 101: The Ultimate Guide to Using a Paint Sprayer

September 9, 2015 By Jenna 177 Comments

I had a revelation the other day.

A hold-the-phone-shut-the-front-door-smack-myself-on-the-head revelation.

I realized that for two years I’ve been showing you all these awesome (if I do say so myself) furniture makeovers that I’ve completed with my paint sprayer, but never once have I actually told you how to use the paint sprayer from start to finish.

See why I smacked myself on the head?

So here it is. The ultimate guide for how to use a paint sprayer from set-up to cleaning.

Sorry for the two year delay.

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The basics of how to use a sander and what all it can do - How to Use a Sander

Power Tools 101: How to Use a Sander

April 6, 2015 By Jenna 16 Comments

After a month hiatus, Gina from The Shabby Creek Cottage and I are back with another round of Power Tools 101.

This month is an easy one – How to Use a Sander.

There are lots of different types of power sanders, but my go-to pick is a sheet sander. Its very versatile and unless you have a huge job, it can take care of just about anything.

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Who knew it was so easy to use and what all it can do! How to use a Heat Gun and 15 things to do with it...

Power Tools 101: How to Use a Heat Gun

February 2, 2015 By Jenna 19 Comments

This is probably the easiest tool to use – but that many people don’t have.

A Heat Gun.

I didn’t have a heat gun until last year – and I didn’t get it out of the box for a month or so after I got it because I wasn’t quite sure what to do with it.

Let me tell you – it can do so many things.

And it is so easy to use.

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How to Use a Miter Saw - How To and Basics - Rain on a Tin Roof

Power Tools 101: How to Use a Miter Saw

January 5, 2015 By Jenna 18 Comments

Hands down, my absolute favorite tool is my miter saw. Power miter saws can do so many things – and do it pretty easily as well. This guide will show you the basics of how to use a miter saw and what all a miter saw can be used for.

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How to Use a Drill - Basics and Instructions on Drills - Rain on a Tin Roof

Power Tools 101: How to Use a Drill

October 21, 2014 By Jenna 42 Comments

A drill is one of the most versatile power tools a person can own. The best thing about it? Learning how to use a drill isn’t hard at all. Besides it being versatile, using a drill is pretty easy. 

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