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Timothy Dahl

Get Rid of a Clogged Ice Maker Once and for All

Refrigerator ice makers are a modern day luxury but periodically, and especially if it isn’t used regularly, the delivery system for the ice maker no longer works. Sometimes you can work with it and sometimes it breaks loose and…

The Future

The future belongs to the few of us still willing to get our hands dirty.…

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Nail Gun X-Ray Photos

You don't want to look yet it's hard to turn away from these nail gun x-ray photos.…

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Car Camping with an ARB Rooftop Tent

Take care camping to the next level and check out this roof mounted tent from ARB. It is great for expeditions as well as drive up camping.…

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Fly Your Flag the Right Way this 4th of July

If you choose to display your American spirit by flying the U.S. flag this 4th of July, please make sure you do it properly. Yes, there is more to it than just unfurling the flag and running it up…

Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage Tester Review

Klein Tools has recently updated their popular non-contact volt tester with the NCVT-2 dual range voltage tester. It's the same size as the previous version but operates in two modes and can test low and standard voltage.…

Protect the Things You Treasure Most

This week GAF (North America’s largest roofing manufacturer) asked us to share their new sweepstakes, Protect the Things You Treasure Most. GAF knows a roof protects more than a house–it protects the treasures people hold dear to their heart.…

Get a Healthy Lawn Using Less Water

Conserving water is an important part of responsible home ownership. From the kitchen to the bathroom to your yard, you should regulate your water usage…

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DIY City Guide: Los Angeles

We’ve come to appreciate the City of Angels and realize the history and communities are as vibrant as anywhere in the country. This applies to the do-it-yourself spirit that is surging across the city and that’s why we’ve chosen…

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DIY City Guide: Oakland & East Bay

The East Bay is chock full of DIY resources with everything from lumber, awesome hardware stores, educational resources and upcycled home supplies…

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A Day at Etsy in Photos

We had an amazing time at the center of the handmade universe, Etsy! I hope you enjoy our photos as much as we enjoyed taking them.…

Repairing Bare Lawn Spots

Our dog did a number on our lawn and we've got a ton of bare spots. These tips got our lawn back in shape.…

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Fix a Dripping Kitchen Faucet

Our Delta Faucet is 50 years old but replacing the seats and springs is still an easy fix for a dripping kitchen faucet…

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DeWALT Worksite Radio

This next-gen boombox will fit into any jobsite, especially if you are running DeWALT 12V or 20V MAX cordless tools.…

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Why You Should Rent a Pressure Washer

There are some household tasks where tool rental is the best option so instead of dropping big bucks consider a rental at a fraction of the cost.…