Every part of a house wall is interconnected, braced and nailed to make a rigid structure, except for the windows and doors. They float in their solidly framed openings, held plumb and level with ...

In this Null Byte, we are going to make a DIY shim, which is a tool that can open most padlocks without need of a key. Requirements. 1 thin aluminum can; ...

Wood shims are thin, triangular blocks of wood used as spacers to make minor adjustments to the position of two adjacent objects. In window and door installation, they’re often used to make sure the ...