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  • Pullman Sleeping Cars
    2 in 1 Room Double Usage

    On this day in 1858, George Pullman invented the first railroad sleeping car. It had foldout upper and lower berths that brought comfort and luxury to train travel. Today, you can add a bit of Pullman-style comfort...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • CDs for the garden
    A new use for CDs

    Have you been getting lots of CDs for online service in the mail? And, have you been tossing them? Not so fast. Today you’ll learn how CDs can save plants and trees. There is something useful you...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • blow-in insulation
    Adding Blown Insulation

    Are you planning to add insulation when you remodel, but want to avoid outside holes where it’s blown in? Today you’ll learn how to increase insulation while reducing cosmetic frustration. Here’s how: Extra insulation is an investment...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • Art of Fixing Things
    A Terrific Book: The Art of Fixing Things

    The paperback publication’s cover boasts of tips on home repair, car maintenance, appliance repair as well as a tool guide. It’s all true. Even though crude and in black and white, photographs simplify the understanding of each...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • Are You Garage-parking Challenged?

    On this day in 1932, Babe Ruth pointed to center field in the fifth inning of game three of the World Series; he then parked a home run right where pointed. If you’re always pulling into your...

    • Posted December 12, 2013
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  • Wet and Forget
    Wet & Forget Tackles Moss, Mold, Mildew and Algae!

    • Posted December 6, 2013
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  • Rebuilding Together and On The House

    • Posted December 6, 2013
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  • Sealing Cracks

    We have a crack forming on our cement fountain. It does show both inside & outside the bowl. It doesn’t leak yet. How can I seal it before we spring a leak!! Barbara ANSWER: First, drain the...

    • Posted December 6, 2013
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  • One Tool Does it All

    Thus far we have given you a basic insight into what all multi-tools will do. Thus, to this point one would assume that all multi-tools are basically alike. But this is where Ridgid leaves the rest behind....

    • Posted December 6, 2013
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  • 800 is your Distress SOS

    In 1906, “SOS” became the official distress signal worldwide. If you need help because appliances or products are giving you trouble, or if you’ve got questions of any kind, just tap out the easy homeowners’ distress code on...

    • Posted December 6, 2013
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