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How Carpet is Made
See How Modern Carpeting is Made Step-by-Step
Control Your Existing Garage Door from Anywhere Using Your Smartphone
Chamberlain's MyQ Remote Garage Door Controller Works from Anywhere Using your Smartphone
Radon: What is it? How to Get Rid of It.
Radon. It's colorless and odorless and can be a health hazard. How do you get rid of it?
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Harvesting Granite with a Diamond Necklace
You Won't Believe How These Massive Blocks of White Granite Are Cleaved from This Underground Mountain
Reusable Silicone Rubber Paint Can Lid from Cansealid
Reusable Silicone Rubber Paint Can Lid from Cansealid
Are You Tormented by Conflicting Product Reviews?
In this blog, Ron advances a few theories as to why user reviews to products like tools can vary widely and often seem contradictory.
How to Get and Keep Your Kitchen Knives Super Sharp
The Dull Truth The fact is, most kitchen knives are far from sharp. Not only is a dull knife frustrating to use, it can actually be more dangerous than a well-honed blade since a dull cutting tool often invites the use of excessive pressure making it more likely to slip.
Innovative Products from the 2012 International Builders’ Show
A Tour of the 2012 Internation Builders' Show Turns Up Several Noteworthy Home Improvement Product Innovations
Ridgid 12V Palm Driver Kit
RIDGID® 12V Palm Driver Kit Review
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High Tech Walls and State-of-the-Art Solar Panels
Smart wall materials and sleek solar electric panels from the International Builders' Show
The Two-Pronged Approach to Lowering Heating and Cooling Costs
Free or Low Cost Energy Audits Can Save a Bundle on Heating and Cooling Costs
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How to Maintain Your Central Air Conditioning System and Troubleshoot Problems
Sound advice on maintaining your central air conditioning syste. DIY troubleshooting tips.
Deck Restoring and Repair, Which Approach is Right for You?
There are several different approches to repairing and restoring your deck. Which way is right for you?
How to Create Your Own Pathways and Patios
Pathways, patios and walkways can define outdoor spaces, connect various elements in your garden or yard and add a bit of charm. Here are a few of these projects you can do on your own.
Restore or Replace?
Spring is here and that means spring cleaning! It's also a good time of year to decide what to restore and what to replace.
Things To Do in Early Spring to Get Your Yard Ready
Spring is a time for new beginings and the pefect time to get your yard ready for the summer. There are several things you can do in early spring to help give Mother Nature a head start.
How to Seal Sinks, Bathtubs, Backsplashes and More Using 100% Silicone Sealant
How to remove old, discolored, moldy sealant around sinks, tubs, backsplashes and replace with 100% silicone. Application tips and techniques.
How to Make this Impossible Looking Nail Illusion
A seemingly impossible nail through wood illusion you can make yourself.
How I Got My Best Yard Ever
My experience of getting and keeping a great looking lawn with cordless electric yard tools.
How to Make a Tape Storage Rack
7 Steps to making tape rack that keeps a variety of tapes organized, visible and accessible.
Spring Lawn Care Alert
Good Spring Lawn Care Sets You Up For A Healthy Lawn All Season Long.
Remove Unwanted Molly Bolt Wall Anchors Without Damaging Drywall
Three methods for removing molly bolts while minimizing wall damage.
How Custom Baseball Bats are Made
A custom baseball bat maker on Cape Cod creates tailor-made bats for amateurs and pros alike.
