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  • Hammer Out Your Hammer Choice

    Labor Day started in 1882 with a parade by the Carpenters Union in New York. Soon many states joined in, and in 1894 the holiday was signed into law, making it a legal one and a day...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • Bathroom Fans: Silence is Golden

    Do you have a bathroom fan that you hate to turn on? One that sounds like a jet taking off whenever it runs? Today you’ll learn how exhaust fans that are remote, hit just the right note...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • Spackle and Spray Fix Holes

    Fixing a small hole in a wall can be a real challenge especially if the wall has a textured finish. It’s not so much the hole repair that gives most folks trouble, it’s matching the texture. For...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • Temporary Weather-Stripping Tips

    If drafty windows and doors and the thought of Old Man Winter just around the corner have you reaching for your caulking gun, hold on. Before you go sealing up those cracks the old-fashioned way, remember last...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • Tempered Glass: What is It and Why Use It?

    Friday the 13th is a good day to be extra careful. Actually, any day’s a good day for safety. So, today is a good time to learn about tempered glass — what it is and why and...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • Crabgrass? Nip It in the Bud

    Cinco De Mayo is the day when Mexico celebrates defeating the French in the battle of Puebla. Today you’ll learn it’s also a good day to wage war on crabgrass on your home turf! Here’s why: as...

    • Posted April 22, 2014
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  • The Smell of… A Light Bulb?

    Do you like the smell of vanilla, cinnamon and roses? Enjoy French perfume wafting through the air? Socialites say it makes guests feel good, and real estate experts say it helps sell a home. To make your...

    • Posted April 21, 2014
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  • Notes on Notes for Gardening

    In 1863 Abe Lincoln delivered his Gettysburg address. The two-minute speech is considered one of the most eloquent ever. Lincoln made it easy by writing things down, making notes as he went along. Take a page out...

    • Posted April 21, 2014
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  • Dealing With Poisons and Pesticides

    Many folks annually do battle with pests around the garden. Reckless use of poisonous pesticides can be harmful to your health, your family’s health and the ecosystems of local streams and rivers. When working with pesticides, wear...

    • Posted April 21, 2014
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  • Shooing the Ants From Fidos Food Bowl

    Pesky ants have been known to wreak havoc on more than one backyard barbecue. Even Fido’s dog dish isn’t immune to these voracious, uninvited guests! Here is a safe and effective method of protecting your pet’s food...

    • Posted April 21, 2014
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