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How to Sharpen a Lawn Mower Blade
Sharpening a dull lawn mower blade will save you the trouble and money of buying a new one and cut your grass more effectively. |
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How to Tune Up a Lawn Mower
A well-maintained lawn mower is easier to operate and will last longer. |
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How to Tune Up Central and Window Air Conditioners
A well-maintained air conditioner will run more efficiently, saving you money on utility bills. |
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Microwave Savings
Whenever possible, use your microwave instead of the oven. Microwaves use less than half the power of a conventional oven and ... |
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Mulch Options
Here’s another great tip from BobVila.com.
Mulch is probably the best tool you have to keep your garden healthy and green ... |
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New Air Conditioning for Old Houses
Think beyond the window unit when looking for a creative way to keep your classic home cool. Alternative systems perfect for ... |
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New Shrub Maintenance
Water new shrubs once a week the first summer with 5 to 10 gallons of water for each depending on the size of the bush. Take ... |
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New Sod Maintenance
If installed during Summer: Water new sod daily for the first three weeks. Thereafter water twice weekly for a few weeks. ... |
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Outdoor Appliances and Entertaining
Everything you could do in your kitchen inside, you can now do outside. Grills are just the start of today’s outdoor ... |
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Outdoor Rooms
A home’s outdoor space is no longer just a grassy backyard for kids and pets. From luxury pool patios to sprawling gardens to ... |
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Play Sets: Enjoy a Park in Your Yard
Nothing says childhood like the joy of flying through the air, legs pumping on a swing. Properly planned, a backyard play set ... |
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Proportioned AC
Using the properly sized room air conditioner is important for comfort and efficiency. Buying too large a unit will chill the ... |
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Reflecting Heat
Install white window shades, drapes, or blinds to reflect heat away from the house. |
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Reviewing the Barn's Air Conditioning System
Bob catches up with Mike Donaghey from American Standard behind the barn to learn more about the compressors. The units are ... |
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Shrub Trimming
Shrubs and hedges can be trimmed monthly during the growing season. By trimming them back they'll grow more slowly. The slower ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Part Six: Outdoor Appliances
Cooking outdoors is about more than just a barbecue grill. Today’s master of the grill can also bake pizzas in the oven, chill ... |
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Storm Safety
If a tropical storm or hurricane warning is issued, take the following precautions: Shutter or board up all windows; bring in ... |
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Thermostat Settings
Don't set your thermostat at a colder setting than normal when you turn on your air conditioner. It will not cool your home ... |
