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  • Bil-Lite to Brighten the Night

    Working in a dark, tight space? Need an extra hand to shed light on the situation? Today you’ll learn how a little clip-on LED light is both a solution and “bright” idea! The mini clip-on Bil-Lite may look unimposing,...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Camera Tips to Start a Tradition

    ‘Tis the season for family and friends — a special time when lots of picture taking begins. At our house, we learned a long time ago that cameras with a timer feature will bring everyone into the picture. This...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Knives To Keep Dry Wall Dust Down

    If you’re like most people, you hate doing drywall because you hate sanding and the mess it creates. However, it doesn’t have to be that way! Today you’ll learn how to trim down your sanding by slimming...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Exhaust Inspection Recommendation

    You turn on the bathroom fan and it “ventilates,” drawing out humid and stale air, but to where? It pays to do a ventilation check before your fan wrecks your attic or crawl space. Here’s why: While...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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    Gutters for Storage: One Man’s Trash

    “Sanford and Son” debuted on TV in 1972, with Fred and his son Lamont running a junkyard. They consistently proved that “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” You can, too… with a little creative thinking and...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Smile! You’re On FloodCam!

    In 1953, home security took a giant leap forward when the first motion sensor alarm was patented. Soon low-cost outdoor motion-detector lighting became available, too. Another new era of security was ushered in with the arrival of...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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    Roof Snow Gaurds Stop the Sliding

    When snow piles up on your roof it could eventually slide off on you or someone else. When heavy snows deposit lots of white stuff on your roof, radiant heat rising from your home eventually allows a...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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    Button Down Tape End Finder

    Scotch Tape was invented by Richard Drew in 1928. Before long, those first clear rolls ballooned into hundreds of other types: masking and electrical to name a couple. Soon, most American homes and workshops had a complete...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Stop Mosquitos in Your Bird Bath

    Planning a summer vacation? Here’s one more ‘to do’ for your leaving home checklist. Today you’ll learn how to prevent mosquitoes in a bird bath when you’re ‘out and about’ and on the go. From deep within...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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  • Avoid Breathing Hazards

    Agent 007 Sean Connery was born August 25, 1930. Before undertaking a dangerous assignment, he’d always meet with “Q” — to equip himself with gadgets that would protect him from harm. Are you doing construction or repair...

    • Posted May 13, 2014
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