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5 Things You Must Know About Vermiculite
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5 Things You Must Know About Vermiculite

Vermiculite is a mineral that was used for insulation.

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July - August 2019
Seal Attic Air Leaks
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Seal Attic Air Leaks

If you’re about to add insulation to your attic and you’ve never heard the term “attic bypasses,” you’re missing the crucial part of insulating your attic. Attic bypasses are air leaks from your living space into your attic.

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September 2019
Leaf Blowers To The Rescue!
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Leaf Blowers To The Rescue!

They can do many tedious tasks—fast

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March 2019
Viking Bench
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Viking Bench

Stylish seating, made from construction lumber!

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5 mins  |
July - August 2019
How to Buy a Reliable Used Car
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How to Buy a Reliable Used Car

Cars and trucks have changed a lot over the last 10 years.

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October 2016
Before You Cut Your Landline...
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Before You Cut Your Landline...

7 reasons to think twice.

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October 2016
Why Choose Mineral Wool Insulation?
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Why Choose Mineral Wool Insulation?

I’ve filled thousands of stud spaces with fiberglass batts over the years. So when I think insulation, I think fiberglass. But I recently tried a different type of insulation called “mineral wool.” Mineral wool has been around for decades, is widely used in Canada and Europe and is making a comeback in the United States. It’s made by melting down basalt stone and recycled slag from steel mills, then spinning it into fibre that can be formed into batts or boards. I did some research, talked to installers and filled a few walls with the stuff. Here’s my verdict: Mineral wool has some real advantages over the alternatives. If you have an insulation job coming up, I strongly recommend that you check it out.

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September 2016
working with self-leveling underlayment
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working with self-leveling underlayment

whether you’re installing ceramic tile, laminate planks or carpet, self-leveling underlayment is a great choice for floors that are rough, uneven or out of level. and it’s the absolute best choice for tile installations over an in-floor heating system.

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december - january 2017
Stuff We Love
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Stuff We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.

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July/August 2018
Workshop Storage Tips
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Workshop Storage Tips

7 inventive ways to organize your work space

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March 2019
The Well-Prepared Truck
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The Well-Prepared Truck

Gotta-have items our editors carry everywhere

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March 2019
Handy Hints
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Handy Hints

Clever solutions from our readers

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March 2019
DIY Radon Testing & Remediation
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DIY Radon Testing & Remediation

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that’s produced by decaying uranium. Radon is present in nearly all soils, and very low levels of radon gas are found in the air we breathe every day. Long-term exposure to high levels of radon trapped in your home can cause lung cancer.

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June 2019
Under-Bed Drawer Easy To Build— Even Easier To Fill!
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Under-Bed Drawer Easy To Build— Even Easier To Fill!

This project is really just a box on rollers. What makes it unique is that it glides on appliance rollers instead of casters.

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June 2019
Sharpen A Lawn Mower Blade
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Sharpen A Lawn Mower Blade

You can sharpen a mower blade with a file, a rotary tool or a bench grinder, but an angle grinder makes it fast and easy.

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July - August 2019
How To Finance Home Improvement
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How To Finance Home Improvement

When it’s time for major home improvement, most of us need to borrow.

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July - August 2019
Turning Your Home Into Cash With Airbnb
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Turning Your Home Into Cash With Airbnb

Joining the Airbnb revolution could help you generate revenue from a spare room, or from an apartment or house you don’t use much. “It’s been a great experience and very worthwhile,” says Sandra Shillington, a California-based Airbnb host since 2013 and the author of the hosting guidebook, Airbnb Toolbox. But is hosting right for you?

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May 2019
One-Day Storage Bench
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One-Day Storage Bench

Elegant outside, enormous space inside!

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May 2019
The Expanding Universe Of Foam
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The Expanding Universe Of Foam

Expanding foam is magical stuff for sealing gaps and insulating hard-to reach areas. But it has unexpected uses too—it can protect fragile items and even replace concrete for setting posts. Here’s a rundown of various products and what they can do.

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July - August 2019
Backyard Swing
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Backyard Swing

Easy enough for a beginner, comfortable enough for a long perch.

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April 2019
Instant Knife Rack
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Instant Knife Rack

An easy-access organizer made from one board

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April 2019
Bull's Eye!
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Bull's Eye!

Score big points with your friends with this easy-to-build dartboard cabinet

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July - August 2019
Avoid Insurance Urprises
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Avoid Insurance Urprises

10 critical lessons most homeowners learn only after a claim

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June 2018
Home Smarts
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Home Smarts

The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.

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April 2018
Perfect Patio Chairs
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Perfect Patio Chairs

A classic design, reinvented for comfort and easy building

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March 2017
10 Things To Know About Car Leasing
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10 Things To Know About Car Leasing

Expert advice on repair, maintenance and gear.

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March 2017
Stuff We Love
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Stuff We Love

Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear.

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5 mins  |
May 2018
Handy Hints
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Handy Hints

Clever solutions from our readers

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May 2018
Toilet Tune-ups
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Toilet Tune-ups

The toilet is arguably the most important seat in the house. If your toilet isn’t flushing well, don’t just live with it! You can probably fix the problem in less than 30 minutes. We’ve put together nine simple tips to help you get the best possible flush every time.

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May 2018
Home Smarts
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Home Smarts

The knowledge you need to be a better homeowner.

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May 2018