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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…

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Five Reasons To Document Your Renovation

When beginning a home renovation, there are a multitude of things to consider -- cost, time, materials, permits, etc. But have you ever considered documenting your project to be an intregal part of not only the process, but a…

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5 Pointers for Researching Your Next DIY Project

Just because a website says adding to existing plumbing is as easy as 1-2-3, doesn't mean really anything without the experience to back it up. Find the best resources for your next DIY project.…

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.…

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Polaris Utility Snowmobiles: Work Sleds That Are Fun

Polaris builds some amazing off-road vehicles but their original heritage begins with snowmobiles. While they’ve made a name for themselves with the racing sleds and trick sleds that have been shown in the X Games, they also have a…

Bodum Joins JCPenney

Bodum coffee and tea accessories are now available in JCPenney's new home store…

8 Tips to Do-It-Yourself While Pregnant

Since this isn’t my first time being pregnant amid approximately a million home improvement projects, nor is it the first time that being pregnant necessitated some of those projects, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve learned…

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Surestep Ladder Stabilizer

Working from a ladder is a dangerous place, so to improve your ladder safety check out the Surestep Stabilizer…

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Energy Efficient Windows Explained

For years I thought windows were windows. When it was too warm we’d draw the shades and if it was too cold we’d make sure the windows were closed tight. But today’s windows are available with glass and coatings…

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John Deere Tractors Factory Tour

Check out photos of our John Deere Tractors Factory tour in Augusta, GA where they build the John Deere 1026R and 1023E tractors…

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Moving Day

After 7 years in Movable Type it was time to migrate to Wordpress…