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Saving money has never been more important for most Americans, yet many forget how much they inadvertently waste through inefficient heating and cooling of their home. According to the En...
Carpeting can hold a whopping four times its weight in dirt and even the best vacuum can only penetrate so far, leaving all kinds of gunk and odors trapped within the fibers. That’s why i...
An air compressor pulls air from the surrounding environment and jams it into its storage tank. It stores the air under pressure until it’s released through a pneumatic tool—like a nail g...
One formula definitely does not fit all when it comes to glues for your DIY projects. Adhesives are chemically designed to work with certain materials. Wood glue, for example, is great fo...
It's not all hiking, fishing, and camping at America's national parks. Check out these unusual, but entertaining activities available in the nation's protected landscapes.
A basic tool kit with the DIY essentials—a hammer, screwdriver, and measuring tape—can see you through any number of straightforward household projects. But when you’re undertaking more c...
Radon gas is a naturally occurring byproduct produced by the deterioration of uranium in igneous rock and soil. It enters the home through cracks in the foundation, slowly building up unt...
A heat gun is one of the best-kept secrets in an avid DIYer’s toolbox. These handy tools resemble hair dryers by pulling in air with a fan and then pushing it across a heating element and...
Angle grinders are versatile power tools that can handle a variety of projects, such as cutting iron pipe to replace a faulty valve, carving wood to craft furniture, cutting tile for a ba...
Quality matters, especially where security is concerned. Inferior padlocks tend to frustrate users in one of two ways, either by falling apart or by freezing up. The best padlocks, on the...
