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That inconspicuous toilet shut-off valve doesn’t see much action. In fact, that valve may sit for years without ever being closed. That’s not a good thing. After going unused for so long,...
Although few do-it-yourselfers relish the prospect of a weekend spent mixing hundreds of pounds of concrete and digging numerous post holes, most can handle a vinyl fence installation. In...
Given that grills routinely reach temperatures of 500 degrees Fahrenheit with some charcoal grills capable of pushing the 1,000-degree mark, burns are a constant risk when it comes to gri...
There’s nothing like the taste of smoked brisket, sausages, or even a whole turkey, especially when you cook it yourself. Smoking your own meat can be as rewarding as it is tasty, and it’...
A handheld vacuum is often great to quickly clean up common messes like broken glass, pet hair, and cookie crumbs. Though lightweight and compact, today’s best handheld vacuum options are...
Q: I thought the washing machine at our new house was on the fritz because the laundry still came out with dirt and stains. A neighbor told me it’s probably due to the hard water in this ...
If you've spent any time at all on social media these past few years, you've probably heard stories about homeowners who have eschewed typical swimming pools and have instead set up stock...
So, you want to hang something heavier than an average photo frame from your drywall: Whether you’re putting in a screw to support a rack laden with damp bath towels, a paper towel holder...
Things with “French” in the title are usually fancy, right? Poodles, perfume, pastries. But a French drain is nothing more than a ditch in sloped ground, inset with a perforated drain pip...
If you’ve ever been out on a summer evening outdoors only to be startled by an inch-long, slow-flying beetle crashing into you, then you’ve encountered a June bug. The four most common of...
