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JUNE 21, 2018 | THURSDAY
The Fastest (and Most Foolproof) Way to Install Fence Posts
Good fences start with good foundations. Installing fence posts in place with concrete is the best way to guarantee that they remain upright and unmoving, but you might not relish the idea of mixing batch after ...
JUNE 18, 2018 | MONDAY
Solved! The Rules for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint
Q: I’d like to repaint my kitchen cabinets, which had been done with oil-based paint. Must I use oil-based paint for the project, or can I use up some water-based paint I have left over from another job?A: You’re...
JUNE 13, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don’ts of Wet Sanding Drywall
When it comes to interior walls, drywall has a lot going for it. It’s inexpensive, fairly easy to install and repair, and holds up well to life in the average household. But drywall requires fairly extensive sand...
JUNE 13, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
12 Things Never to Leave in a Hot Car
Common sense dictates that you not leave babies, pets, and expensive gadgets in hot cars. But did you know that some everyday objects, from sunscreen to art supplies, can get damaged in scorching vehicles as well...
JUNE 12, 2018 | TUESDAY
How To: Get Rid of Flies Outside
Landing on the food at your backyard barbecue. Buzzing around your face as you do yard work. Zipping through your front door as soon as you open it. They are Musca domestica, the common housefly. While there are ...
JUNE 6, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
5 Plumbing Repairs Every Homeowner Should Know
While the pleasures of homeownership are great, there will invariably be repairs along the way, especially when it comes to your hard-working plumbing. Some issues, such as fixing broken sewer lines, should certa...
JUNE 5, 2018 | TUESDAY
How To: Paint a Radiator
Radiators have been keeping homes toasty for about 150 years. While yours probably doesn’t date back that far, it may well bear signs of age—rust, chips, or an original color that doesn’t suit your décor. Fortuna...
MAY 31, 2018 | THURSDAY
10 Ways to Use Epsom Salts in the Garden
You’re probably familiar with the amazing, healing properties of Epsom salts. But did you know these minerals are a powerful superfood for your garden too? Inexpensive, natural, and non-toxic when used correctly,...
MAY 30, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
The Dos and Don'ts for Safely Felling a Tree
Whether it’s blocking your view, is diseased or damaged, or is taking up space you’d rather use for something else, felling a tree is never a task to be undertaken lightly. This is one project that can have major...
MAY 30, 2018 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Attract Owls to Your Yard—And Why You Should!
If mice, voles, or spiders have taken up residence on your lawn or in your garden, consider befriending their enemy: the owl. A host of small mammals and insects are on the menu of these graceful flying raptors, ...