Archive for May 2025
How to Can Vegetables at Home
Many of us are planting our summer vegetable gardens with dreams of the bounties our gardens will bring. As we are just getting our seeds and plants in the ground, we are also carefully calculating the outcome of our harvest. You may be planting just enough towers of pole beans or rows of tomatoes to feed you through the…
Read MoreHow to Install a Bathroom Sink Drain: Step-by-Step Guide
Sink drains might not be the most glamorous part of your bathroom sink, but they’re definitely one of the essential components. Installing a new faucet with a matching sink drain is a minor update that gives your bathroom or kitchen a nice boost. Moreover, learning how to install a sink drain is an easy, money-saving DIY…
Read MorePlastic Pipe Size Guide: What Diameter Do You Need?
Common Pipe Sizes and What Each Size is Typically Used For Using the wrong size can lead to reduced water pressure, drainage issues, or even system failures. Whether you’re replacing a drain line or installing new water supply lines, here’s a breakdown of the most common plastic pipe sizes and what they’re typically used for in residential…
Read More5 Summer Gardening Tips: How to Protect Plants from Extreme Heat
If you live anywhere in the United States, at least a few weeks of summer heat and hot weather are almost inevitable. When we get hit with an extreme heat wave, plants can really bear the brunt of the high temperatures, especially if they’re sensitive. If you’re hoping to protect your garden from the summer…
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