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Struggling to bond acrylic for your projects? This comprehensive guide covers the best adhesives, techniques, and tips for successfully gluing acrylic to itself or other plastics, ensuring strong, long-lasting bonds for applications like aquariums, displays, and more.

Before you start slicing through sheets of metal, it is important to understand how to properly and safely operate an angle grinder. Find out how to select the right angle grinder for you and learn the do's and don'ts for cutting through different metal profiles.

A jigsaw can cut metal cleanly and accurately when equipped with the right blade and used with the proper technique. Find out how to choose the ideal jigsaw blades for different metals and techniques for controlling the jigsaw to make precise, straight cuts in sheet metal or light gauge metals.

Whether you're cutting pipe, steel rod or sheet metal, using the proper technique with a hacksaw can make the job easier and give you clean, accurate cuts. Reader our step-by-step instructions for safely and effectively cutting various types of metal using a hacksaw.

Adding mirrors to a room is a great way to add some light or depth to a room. With a multitude of uses, mirrored acrylic is fantastic to use both indoors and out, from the garden to a child’s playroom, with added safety features making it a preferred option to traditional glass mirrors. Here is a guide on how to back and install your mirrored acrylic to ensure a professional finish.

Plywood can easily warp or delaminate when exposed to moisture over time, so waterproofing is critical for many outdoor projects or humid environments. This article outlines 8 methods to effectively waterproof plywood using various sealants, membranes, and construction techniques to protect plywood from water damage.

This guide will walk you through the entire process of prepping, priming, painting, and sealing MDF. With the right preparation and painting technique, even beginners can achieve professional-looking results.