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Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Q&A of the Week: “How Should I Re-Strip a Dec...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to strip back to bare wood on a deck that I started to finish with a stain that I don’t...Continue Reading
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How to Remove Tree Sap from Wood, Clothes & Vehicles
Updated on July 8th, 2021
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Resurfacing a Wooden Deck
Updated on August 12th, 2021
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BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS: How to Make Them Really Work
Updated on August 12th, 2021
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Updated on August 12th, 2021
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DEALING WITH DEMENTIA: Practical Tips for Living Longer ...
Updated on July 8th, 2021
When dementia strikes, a sense of helplessness comes with it I know because we experienced that for a time in my...Continue Reading
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MUSTY SMELLS: How to Solve Stinky Summertime Carpet Syn...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
If you've got musty smells in your carpeted house, this article will help you fix the problem Some home ownership...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “Should I Finish Cedar Sidew...
Updated on August 12th, 2021
Q: What are the pros and cons of leaving cedar sidewall shingles unfinished We’re planning to cover the...Continue Reading
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CHOOSING A TABLE SAW: Real-World Tips for Beginners
Updated on August 12th, 2021
A table saw is a stationary power tool that’s a mainstay of home improvements and renovation work because it makes...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: “What’s the Best Way t...
Updated on February 15th, 2021
A reader asks Q: What’s the best way to fix rust holes in the cab of my pickup truck I’m handy around the house,...Continue Reading
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Q&A OF THE WEEK: Insulating a 1950s Brick Bungalow
Updated on February 15th, 2021
Q: What’s the best way to insulate the double-brick walls of my small bungalow built in 1952 There’s just...Continue Reading