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How to Clean a Dryer Vent
This task improves efficiency, decreases fire risks and extends the life of your dryer
3 min |
June - July 2025
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7 Bicycle Maintenance Tips
Keep your bike in tiptop shape and ride safe!
4 min |
April - May 2023
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SETTING FENCE POSTS WITH EXPANDING FOAM
Any fence builder knows you need strong posts for a strong fence, and that means backfilling the postholes with a dense, hard material other than dirt.
6 min |
April - May 2023
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PEBBLE MOSAIC STEPPING STONES
COLLECT SOME RIVER ROCK AND MAKE YOUR OWN UNIQUE STEPPINGSTONE PATH
4 min |
April - May 2023
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EARTH-FRIENDLY WEED KILLERS
HEALTHIER CHOICES FOR HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
5 min |
April - May 2023
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DIY! HYDROPONIC GARDEN
FRESH VEGETABLES AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
3 min |
April - May 2023
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GROW MINI VEGETABLES
GROW A GARDEN IN A TINY SPACE!
9 min |
April - May 2023
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BUILD A VERTICAL GARDEN
TIME TO GROW UP!
2 min |
April - May 2023
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MODERN WATER FOUNTAINS
A SPLASH OF PEACE FOR YOUR PATIO
4 min |
April - May 2023
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9 ALTERNATIVE USES FOR SAWDUST
Every fully stocked wood shop has a table saw. You can usually find a pile of sawdust under it, even if it's used only occasionally. If a shop has a belt sander or band saw, there's probably another pile of finer sawdust under that. Even people without stationary tools have sawdust accumulation on their workbenches.
3 min |
March 2023
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INSULATE WITH FOAM
IT'S A GREAT ALTERNATIVE TO FIBERGLASS
6 min |
March 2023
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STAIRCASE BONUS SPACE
FIVE CREATIVE WAYS TO USE IT!
3 min |
March 2023
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BASEMENT FLOORING
THE BEST MATERIALS AND PRACTICES FOR A MOISTURE-PRONE AREA
4 min |
March 2023
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BACK-BREAKING WORK REQUIRES SOME HELP
Everyone feels the hurt as you age, but CBD can help you deal with it
3 min |
March 2023
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WHAT TO DO IF YOUR BASEMENT FLOODS
THE RIGHT STEPS CAN SAVE YOU AND YOUR HOME
4 min |
March 2023
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BASEMENT DAYLIGHT
BRIGHTEN A DARK ROOM WITH AN LED \"WINDOW\"
2 min |
March 2023
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INSTALL AN EGRESS WINDOW
THE PAYOFF IS BIG: A BRIGHTER, SAFER BASEMENT
9 min |
March 2023
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CABINET FACE-LIFT
ADD BEAUTY AND VALUE TO YOUR KITCHEN
4 min |
October - November 2022
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VERY PORTABLE AIR
Tired of digging out the air compressor to top off a low tire? Or maybe you don't want to own a compressor just to inflate the occasional basketball or pool toy.
1 min |
October - November 2022
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RECHARGEABLE HAND VAC
Living with kids and pets, I've become numb to never-ending messes. But I've found a solution for a quick tidy-up.
1 min |
October - November 2022
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WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT TELESCOPING LADDERS
Telescoping ladders provide a portable, easy way to work at modest heights. They are not perfect for every situation but are extremely handy for DIYers with limited storage space or those who work at multiple locations. When fully collapsed, a telescoping ladder fits in the trunk of a car. And such a ladder can be carried easily through a home, letting you navigate tight turns and stairways without fear of knocking over valuables or damaging walls.
6 min |
October - November 2022
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HARDWOOD FLOORING FIX
EASY STEPS TO REPLACE THAT ONE BAD BOARD
2 min |
October - November 2022
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TIPS FOR WEEKEND PLUMBERS
SAVING YOU TIME, MONEY & SANITY
4 min |
October - November 2022
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CHOOSING A COUNTERTOP
THREE KEY FACTORS: PRICE, MAINTENANCE AND APPEARANCE
9 min |
October - November 2022
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FLOATING SHELVES
HIDDEN HARDWARE FOR A CLEAN LOOK
4 min |
October - November 2022
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READY-TO-ASSEMBLE RANGE HOOD
DO IT YOURSELF-SIMPLIFIED!
2 min |
October - November 2022
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REAL VENETIAN PLASTER
HERE'S HOW TO ACHIEVE THIS MARBLE-LIKE FINISH YOURSELF
3 min |
October - November 2022
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HANDY HINTS
CLEVER SOLUTIONS FROM OUR READERS
2 min |
September 2022
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TOOLS WITH HORSEPOWER
CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORK VEHICLE FOR YOUR LAND
10+ min |
September 2022
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MILL AND DRY LUMBER YOURSELF
TWO AFFORDABLE CHAIN SAW ATTACHMENTS MAKE IT POSSIBLE
5 min |