What Not to Put down Your Garbage Disposal

Have you ever put eggshells or coffee grounds in your garbage disposal? Don’t feel bad, we’ve all been there. But did you know putting stuff like that in your disposal can actually damage it? We’ve put together this guide to help you easily brush up on what’s safe – and what isn’t – to put…

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Fall Yard Cleanup Tips

Preparation is the key to success, and prepping your landscaping for the following growing season is one of the secret keys to a successful spring and summer. Cleaning up your yard in the fall can make a massive difference to your workload and gardening success in the next year. Winter is an important time of…

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Seven Fireplace Safety Tips

How to maintain a fireplace Chestnuts roasting on an open fire seems like a great idea, but if not done correctly, they can turn into little chestnut firebombs exploding throughout your home, possibly setting it on fire. So, instead of burning down the only chute Santa knows how to maneuver, ruining the holiday cheer for all,…

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5 Reasons to Add Air Tools to Your Garage

Whether you are a casual DIYer pinning projects on the weekdays or a serious home improvement enthusiast, your next garage upgrade should include the addition of air tools. Also called pneumatic tools, they are versatile, easy-to-use, and utilize compressed air for power.  To kick off your new tool collection, you’ll first need to invest in…

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Tips for Weatherstripping Your Home

If your home is feeling a bit drafty, chances are it’s an air leak in one or more of the components of your home. Common places for leaks include doors and windows. These outside drafts are more than just an annoyance — they can also cause your heating and cooling bills to soar. In fact,…

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Cozy Winter Patio Tips

Winter is just around the corner and your preparation for chilly days is probably already in progress. While some of the of the most common activities include making sure your home is properly insulated or winterizing the exterior of your home, it’s also a great time to cozy up your patio for year-round enjoyment. These…

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Rust-Oleum Inspired Halloween Decor

Create Spooktacular Scenery Bring the spirit of Halloween to your home with easy, fun Rust-Oleum inspired Halloween decorations, such as floating candles, eerie spider, and decorative pumpkins! So go on, add a little fright to your home with these spooktacular DIY projects.

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Garbage Disposal Buying Guide

What garbage disposal should I buy? If you’re in the market to replace your garbage disposal or install a new one, we’ve created a question-based buying guide that will make your purchasing decision easier by answering commonly asked questions. What are the benefits of a garbage disposer? There’s no need to be on the fence…

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What Kind of Smoke Alarm Should I Get?

Toasting up a grilled cheese sandwich under the broiler can take only a few seconds, but if you’re distracted, the bread goes past toasted and into flaming and smoking. Starting a fire inside the house doesn’t have to require a cooking mishap, either. Wiring problems, damaged electrical equipment, and even candles or space heaters can…

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Rustic Coffee Table

Project Supplies Tools Required 1. Cut the Boards Measure and cut all 8’ board down to 5’ using a miter saw. Take three pieces of the 3’ scraps and cut those down to 22-1/2”. There should be seven 5’ boards total. 2. Assemble the Frame Assemble the pipes together as shown in the picture. While…

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