The Snake Rake Has Got Your Back
I have to hand it to the inventor of the Snake Rake – he’s braver than most. I don’t think many men have the cajones to jump out of a truck, walk onto a stranger’s …
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Energy Tax Credit: Save Energy, Save $
With so much grumbling going on about politics and the government (none of which we’re going to touch here with a ten-foot pole!), we figure we’d chat about some tax-related news that nearly everyone – …
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CaesarStone Quartz Countertops: Your Granite Alternative
When you’re renovating your kitchen and have resale in mind, it’s not uncommon to receive the advice that you “have” to do granite for your countertops. I don’t know about you, but I hate being …
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Back To School Project: DIY Wall Desk
To the relief of many a parent, it’s back to school time. It’s not that these people dislike having their children around them 24/7, per se, but we can imagine it must be annoying the …
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Gardening, Green, Pest Control
Botani Wipe for Plants: Because Windex Won’t Do
You know that movie from a few years ago, My Big Fat Greek Wedding? Remember how the father thought spraying Windex was the solution to everything, including skin ailments? It turns out that some people …
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How Clean is Your Tap Water?
In December, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) released its list of the cities with the best and worst tap water. This wasn’t merely a taste test (tastes like chicken!). For three years, the EWG measured …
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Beach Reads for Woodworkers
Do you check Rockler’s website two, three times a day? Is there an identifiable trail of sawdust going from the garage to the bathroom, to the fridge and back to the garage? Do you dream …
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On the Covet List: Infrared Saunas
It may seem a bit trendy and new-agey, but it’s hard to ignore the hype infrared saunas have been getting over the last year or so. Everyone from doctors to naturopaths to the true sage …
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dsolv Compostable Lawn Bags – Coming Soon!
We have another sneak peek of a product not yet available to the market, but thanks to a visit to the National Hardware Show, we’re able to let you in on it. The show had …
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D-Line Decorative Cable Cover for the Finishing Touch
One relatively minor thing that can make a nice room look disheveled is exposed cables and cords (well, that, and a hungover friend sleeping over on the couch. Ruins the picture every time.). Unfortunately, cable, …
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