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Leroy

LeRoy was born into a long line of contractors/carpenters/missing links which maybe why he fell naturally into tools and fishing with his paws, errr, bare hands. He has since punctured, stabbed or electrocuted every appendage that can be discussed in mixed company. Given his natural fur vest, he has never been cold. In his parallel life he is a mild mannered environmental scientist where he builds, destroys and builds again. Which let’s face it is much cooler than Superman’s parallel life.

Plumbing

Beware of What Lurks Beneath – Do You Have Fragile Piping Underground?

Recently I had some old concrete removed from my yard. It worked out pretty well. I put an ad on craigslist for free fill and a few days later I got an email from a …

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Written by: Leroy

December 11, 2012

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Safety

Disaster Prep Basics – How to Shut off Your Gas and Water in Emergencies

Well Sandy has had her way with us on the East Coast. I live in Delaware, exactly Dela…where, and was lucky enough to be on the south side of the storm. For reference Sandy hit …

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Written by: Leroy

December 6, 2012

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Appliances, Electrical, Electronics

And You Thought Halloween Was Over – New Laws on Vampire Electricity

The howls of ghosts and goblins may be fading memories now but another danger still lurks in your home. It usually strikes in the middle of the night sucking the energy from your home and …

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Written by: Leroy

November 2, 2012

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Gear

Shoe Ins – Crocs for Your Boots

How many times has this happened to you? You’re out working in the garden or yard and your shoes or boots get covered in mud. If you’re anything like me, it happens all the time. …

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Written by: Leroy

October 22, 2012

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How To, Windows & Doors

How to Replace the Screen in Your Windows – Before the Town Condemns You

How many of you out there have let your screen go? I’m sure most of us have a small hole here or there. Like closets, our screen windows are usually the last thing we think …

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Written by: Leroy

October 15, 2012

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Hardware, Restoration, Windows & Doors

Stop Bead Adjustors – Making Life Easier for Wood Window Owners

I’m sure there are a ton of people out there who have wood sash windows. Either you’re like me and they are the original wood windows from 1935 and have 37 layers of paint, including …

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Written by: Leroy

October 8, 2012

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DIY Discussion, Resources

Craigslist Free and Concrete – A Match Made in Al Gore’s Mind

As you may remember I spent part of the summer tearing down some old shed that were attached to the back of my house. It was dirty, sticky, nasty work that I cherished every moment …

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Written by: Leroy

October 3, 2012

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How To, Videos

How To Build A Dead Simple Bulletproof Sawhorse And Workstation

I ask you, is there a more utilitarian piece of construction equipment than the sawhorse? Of course there’s the obvious elevated board positioning rack or EBPR (yeah I came up with that all by myself). …

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Written by: Leroy

September 26, 2012

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Gardening

Fall Gardening – Just When You Thought Gardening Was Over

Summer is dwindling down. Labor Day weekend has thankfully come and gone; since I live on a beach route people get a little crazy this time of year. Even though the smell of BBQ, sun …

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Written by: Leroy

September 17, 2012

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Gardening, iPhone Apps

Grow Planner – An App You Can Really Get Your Hands Dirty With

To be honest I’m not much into apps. I have a few: Temple Runner, Netflix, and Skype (although I have yet to actually use it). But, I’ve found one that I’m pretty excited about, Grow …

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Written by: Leroy

September 10, 2012

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