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  April Showers & Post-Winter Repairs

  The old cliché “April Showers Bring May Flowers” may be true for your garden, but, for colder parts of the country, April is also the first post-snow opportunity to inspect the condition of roofing, metal flashings and...

  • Posted April 1, 2016
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  Plumbing Tips for Beginners

  Tapping into your existing water system to install a drip irrigation system, a sprinkler system or even a backyard water fountain is simple, inexpensive and can be fun. But, there is a danger. That’s why it pays...

  • Posted March 31, 2016
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  On Applying Polyurethane

  What do an oak door, a walnut mantle, and a cherry rocker have in common? Aside from the fact that each is constructed of natural wood, they all look especially good with a clear finish. In fact,...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  The best way to strip and refinish that old furniture piece

  No doubt, there are garages, attics, and basements all across America chock full of what was once useful furniture. A baby bed, grandpa’s heirloom rocker, a distressed chest of drawers and perhaps even an antique or two....

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  April Gardening Checklist and Cheatsheet

    6 great tips for your April gardening and landscaping checklist. Prime planting season is here! It’s a good month to plant most trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials as well as vegetables and annuals that can tolerate...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  8 Knobs, Pulls and Handles for Home Kitchens and Cabinets

  We’ve collected some design inspiration, products and ideas for knobs, pulls, handles and hardware for your kitchen. You can check our Pinterest Knobs, Pulls and Handles board. Sleek handles define the cabinets and drawers silhouette of this...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  Have Parking Problems ? Smart Garage Parking Aids

  Help for parking large cars in small garages If you have a large car and a small garage, parking can be a hassle. In addition, you may need to use your garage for storage, putting space at...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  How to Add a Backyard Shed for Storage or Living

  Learn about off-the-shelf, prefab and custom sheds Most of us can use more space, whether it’s for working, storing or doing hobbies. But adding square footage to an existing home can be time consuming and costly. That’s...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  Clover comeback: Today’s twist to a lush, green, easy, eco-smart lawn alternative

  Who doesn’t love the look and feel of a lush, green lawn? Having your home surrounded by gorgeous green turf has forever been part of the American dream. But once reality sets in, maintaining and irrigating traditional...

  • Posted March 30, 2016
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  Pressure Treated Wood

  Pressure treated wood is the green colored wood that you see being used for fence posts, retaining walls, decking and other outside building projects. The chemicals that are added to the wood (under high pressure) serve to...

  • Posted March 29, 2016
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