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DIY Discussion, News, Resources

Skills Gap: Help Wanted In The Building Trades – LOTS Of Help

My buddy Ed is a building contractor. He does great work, and has all of it he can handle. He recently put up a pole building for us, which will serve as my new work …

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Written by: Phil

January 11, 2018

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bagster truck

DIY Discussion, Resources, Service Providers

Bagster vs Dumpster Rental for Your Junk Removal

I’m an optimist. That’s the positive spin I’m putting on why I thought I could fit a “small” exterior landscape wall demolition into a single Bagster. If you’re not familiar with the Bagster, it’s a …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

December 5, 2017

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milled face vs smooth face

DIY Discussion, Tools

Milled Face vs Smooth Face Hammer Smackdown!

Looking for advice on buying a new hammer? Everyone has an opinion on what features are most important when buying a hammer. Some prefer a 16-oz. model with a short handle; others want a 28-ouncer …

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Written by: Phil

September 19, 2017

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Decor, DIY Discussion

Pack a Punch in a Tiny Area with Space Saving Furniture

With the non materialistic millennials taking over and an overall trend toward smaller urban dwellings, sleek, multi-functional furniture is not only charming, it’s a necessity these days. From the growing Tiny House movement to big …

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Written by: Anne Marie

April 25, 2017

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DIY Discussion, News, Real Estate, Resources, Restoration

Resident Curatorship and Living Rent Free

Would you believe me if I said you can live rent free for decades in a historical building of significance? Residential curators partner with state historic agencies in a creative effort to preserve historic resources. …

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Written by: Anne Marie

April 13, 2017

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DIY Discussion

Spring Has Sprung – 7 Ways to Get a Jump On Spring Cleaning

It’s the first full month of the new season! Are you already overwhelmed by all the spring cleaning to be done? Fear not, as your friends at Home Fixated can help with all the DIY …

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Written by: Monique

April 1, 2017

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DIY Discussion, Real Estate

Decluttering – Less is More When Selling Your Home

I don’t normally do new year’s resolutions. However, towards the end of last year, the small piles of random things throughout my office was starting to gnaw away at my soul. Many of them had …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

February 23, 2017

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total ceiling replacement

DIY Discussion, How To

Total Ceiling Replacement – How To Make A Crappy Ceiling More Appealing

Got a ceiling that makes you cringe every time you look up? Tired of tumbling tiles, drooping drywall, sagging ceilings and other alliterative abominations? We can show you a relatively fast way to make your …

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Written by: Phil

February 4, 2017

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Building Materials, DIY Discussion, How To, Safety

Alternatives to Ugly Dryer Vent Hoods

Have you ever wondered why 99.9% of dryer vent hoods appear to be the $5 plastic variety? These dryer vent hoods or vent covers look like someone either installed very tiny venetian blinds on your …

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Written by: Marc Lyman

January 26, 2017

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DIY Discussion, Green, Painting, Woodworking

The Virtues of Shellac – One Hundred Years of Shellacitude

Shellac, brothers and sisters… I am here today to preach to you about the virtues of SHELLAC! Truly one of nature’s greatest gifts to mankind, shellac was once a cornerstone of American life. Nowadays, it …

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Written by: Rich

December 30, 2016

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