How to Make a Flag Holder Stay Put in Stucco

Want to display your patriotism, team pride, or personality? Fly a flag on the front of your home! But first, you’ll need to install a flag holder. If you live in a house with wood siding, it’s pretty straightforward to do. But what about stucco homes? Listen to this week's podcast to learn how. Also on this episode: Painting Over Wallpaper Advice on Venting a Hot Garage Removing a Bathroom Mirror Solar Panel Options Best New Product ReVent has created its first smart speaker fan — a bathroom exhaust fan with dual microphone technology and Bluetooth connection. Simple Solutions  Framing Square Stop Block — A power miter saw is ideally suited for making accurate repetitive cuts to all the same exact length. All you need to do is position a stop block at the desired distance from the saw blade and then clamp it to the saw’s fence. The only drawback is that miter saws have relatively short fences, so you can only make repetitive cuts that are 8 to 10 inches long. Here’s how to use a framing square to extend the repetitive-cutting capacity of the saw.  Use two spring clamps or short bar clamps to secure the framing square to the saw’s fence. Position the square with its narrow tongue facing down. Extend the square out to the length of the desired cut and clamp it to the saw fence. With this technique, you can make repetitive cuts ranging from about 16 to 23 inches long.   Once the square is clamped in place, carefully slide the board up against the square’s tongue and make the cut. Repeat to make repetitive cuts of all the same exact length.   Rain Gutter Planters — Use a plastic rain gutter to make an attractive planter for deck and porch railings. Cut them about 3 feet long, slipped on the mounting brackets and end caps, and drilled 1/4-inch holes in the bottom for drainage. Then, fasten them directly to the railing with a couple of decking screws. Line the bottom with landscaping fabric before adding soil and flowering plants. Question of the Week