SMARTER LIVING: Save Time & Trouble by putting Laundry in Kitchen
Steve Maxwell, Canada’s Handiest Man, suggests homeowners save time and energy by locating their laundry appliances in kitchen. Now that’s multitasking!
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7 Curtain Styles Worth Considering for Your Next Home Refresh
Planning a home refresh often means thinking about paint, furniture, flooring, and décor, while curtains get left until the very end. Yet window treatments can have a surprisingly big effect on how a room looks and feels, influencing natural light,…
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How to Protect Your Bond With the Right Cleaning Approach
Moving out of a rental property in Australia involves more than packing boxes and handing back the keys. One of the biggest concerns for many tenants is getting their rental bond back without unnecessary disputes or deductions. While normal wear…
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VINTAGE CLOTHING CRAFTSMANSHIP: Katherine and Her Corsets
Hi! I’m Katherine, Steve Maxwell’s daughter. Growing up at the house on Bailey Line Road, I always felt the urge to create things. It might have been a drawing or an old yogurt container turned into some sort of toy….
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USING ROUND FIREWOOD PILES: How to Get Wood Out As You Use Wood
A subscriber asks . . . “What’s the best way to get wood out of the round firewood piles you’ve written about? Do you just reverse the building operation? Does the tarp get crusted with snow and ice? I really…
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WOODWORKING: Simple Way to Replace Jointer Blades So They Cut Amazingly Well
Every good woodworker needs to be something of a mechanic. That’s because all woodworking machines need tender loving care from time to time. The jointer needs this more than most. Click above to see how I install and adjust fresh…
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LIFE & LIVING: How to Stay Sane In An Insanity-promoting World
The world is faster, more demanding, less free and more competitive than it used to be, and I find that staying sane in the 21st century requires mental and lifestyle strategies to match. Then there are personal issues which are…
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HOW TO REFINISH HARDWOOD FLOORS: Step-by-Step Do It Yourself Guide
If you’ve got worn wooden floors and not enough money for professional refinishing, I’ve got an encouraging story to tell you about how to refinish hardwood floors yourself . . . saving substantial money and building your hands-on skills at…
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COLD BASEMENT? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Are you tired of having a cold basement in winter? This is a common complaint and the solution is not immediately obvious. If you’ve dealt with practical matters much, you know there can be a big difference between theory and…
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How to Eliminate Ant Infestations Before They Damage Your Home’s Foundation and Structure
If you’ve ever pulled up a section of baseboard during a DIY project and found a fine trail of sawdust-like material where none should be, you already know the sinking feeling. Maybe you were finally getting around to that basement…
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RELATIONSHIPS: Marriage and Farm Fields — What One Can Teach About the Other
A couple of years ago, at a community dance, I found myself thinking simultaneously about the soil in our pasture fields and the condition of human relationships — and from that comes an analogy worth exploring: what farm fields can…
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How Alabama Ant Species Differ in Where They Nest and Forage
Ants are among the most common household pests in the Southeast, and Alabama’s warm, humid climate creates ideal conditions for several species to thrive around residential properties. While it is tempting to treat every ant sighting the same way, different…
