Sanding can create a lot of dust, making a big mess in your home or shop.

To reduce airborne dust when sanding, tape a standard HVAC air filter to the intake side of a portable box fan.

Turn the fan on and position it near where you’re sanding with the filter facing the sander.
The filter will trap much of the sanding dust, making cleanup a breeze.

Watch the video above to find out more.

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Joe Truini

Radio Show Co-Host

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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