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  • Retro outdoor faucet in winter
    By Ryan Cashman 1 day ago

    Winterize Your Outdoor Faucet With A Surprising Pool Noodle Hack

    Winter is on the way, and that can mean burst pipes if you don't properly prepare them. Luckily, this hack involving a pool noodle is here to save the day.

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  • Filling a glass of water at the kitchen sink
    By Ron Baker 5 days ago

    Homeowners Urged To Put A Glass & Paper In The Sink Before Vacation (It's Not As Weird As It Sounds)

    Using a glass of water and a paper towel in the sink is a clever trick to help prevent unpleasant surprises when you return home from vacation.

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  • Curtains hung over a home's front door
    By Ryan Cashman 7 days ago

    This Clever Curtain Hack Can Help Keep Your Home Warmer During Freezing Winters

    Curtains can do way more than simply give you privacy. With this simple trick, you can use suitable curtains to make your home warmer during winter.

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  • Close-up of screws driven into Douglass Fir
    By Rob Johnstone 9 days ago

    The Genius Trick You Need To Prevent Wood From Splitting During Any Project

    Nothing is worse than a length of wood you need for a project splitting into pieces when you try to attach it. Luckily, this genius trick can help prevent it.

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  • a wrench loosens a rusty bolt
    By Ryan Cashman 10 days ago

    Removing Rusty Bolts Is So Much Easier With One Common Kitchen Ingredient

    Let's face it, nobody needs more rust in their life — so it's a good thing that one handy kitchen ingredient can help you remove rusty bolts with ease.

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  • Person making french press outside in snow
    By Ryan Cashman 15 days ago

    People Say Coffee Grounds Can Melt Ice — But Does This Winter Hack Really Work?

    Some people swear by coffee grounds as an effective solution for melting winter ice on the, well, ground. But does science actually support this?

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  • The Emporia Vue 3 power monitor
    By Ron Baker 16 days ago

    We Tried The Emporia Power Monitor And Unpuzzled A Shocking Electric Bill

    A power monitor is a great way to find out what sent your electric bill through the roof, but it has limitations. Here's how it works (& what it can't change).

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  • Sliding glass door between a balcony and a child's bedroom
    By Cayla Leonard 17 days ago

    Neither Vertical Blinds Nor Curtains: A Better Way To Cover Sliding Glass Doors

    If typical sliding door coverings are falling short, there’s a timeless solution that looks elegant, lasts for years, and has a number of other benefits.

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  • Olight ArkPro graphite flashlight on a rock in front of mountains
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    By Erika Dale 22 days ago

    Olight's ArkPro Shines A Light On Portability And Savings With This Black Friday Deal

    The Olight ArkPro is no ordinary flashlight. It's a must-have everyday, outdoor, workplace, and emergency tool that also looks stylish.

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  • Jelanry nail-holding pliers
    By Ron Baker 22 days ago

    The Affordable Tool That Will Save Your Fingers From Getting Hammered

    Forget about ever hammering your fingers again. This specialized tool will hold the nail perfectly in place, so your hands don't have to be put at risk.

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  • Bottom of door in winter with snow leaking in
    By Jessica Steinhoff 23 days ago

    This Easy Pool Noodle Trick Can Help Keep Your Home Warm All Winter Long

    Get ready for cold drafts in your home with this simple DIY> It will help keep your home warm while not denting your wallet it its cheap materials.

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  • Drill guide jigs for a handheld drill
    By Rob Johnstone 1 month ago

    3 Easy Drilling Hacks For Perfect Accuracy Every Time

    Woodworking expert Rob Johnstone shares how a trick using a piece of scrap wood can translate into three handy hacks that make drilling tasks more efficient.

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  • Pushing cart through Costco
    By Gabrielle Hondorp 2 months ago

    This Costco Kitchen Tool Is Stealing The Spotlight For Two Reasons, According To Shoppers

    Costco shoppers are raving about this kitchen essential that solves a modern cooking problem while delivering premium quality at warehouse pricing.

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  • Bags of cat litter in a bathroom on top of a dehumidifier
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    Is Cat Litter Actually A Good Dehumidifier? We Put It To The Test

    We weren't so sure when we heard you could use cat litter to help dehumidify a room. Our own Ron Baker puts this to the test to see if this claim is true.

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  • A screw driven into a pilot hole created with a countersink bit
    By Ron Baker 2 months ago

    The Simple Tip That Makes Drilling The Perfect Pilot Hole A Breeze

    Drilling a pilot hole at an angle can certainly be a challenge, as the drill bit has a tendency to wander. But here's a clever tip to make it easier.

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  • person holding tennis balls in nondescript place
    By Ron Baker 3 months ago

    5 Genius Tennis Ball Hacks All Homeowners Should Know About

    Unlike with pool noodles, hacks aren't usually the first thought that come to mind when you have no use for a tennis ball. But here are 5 DIYs to change that.

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  • metal hangers on wooden table
    By Sophie Pell 3 months ago

    12 Smart Ways To Use Old Hangers Around The House Instead Of Tossing Them

    Not all clothes hangers are created equal (and most can't be recycled). So, here are some clever ways to reuse hangers around the home and garden.

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  • A hand holding a set of colorful bread tags.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 3 months ago

    15 Smart Ways To Use Plastic Bread Tags Around The House Instead Of Throwing Them Out

    Bread tags are not typically recyclable, so don't throw them in the trash. Instead, follow our tips to repurpose them in a variety of helpful household hacks.

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  • A group of friends laughing on a deck during a sunset.
    By Sharon Kong Perring 3 months ago

    5 Clever Hacks That'll Make Your Outdoor Patio Furniture So Much Cozier

    Outdoor furniture may not be glamorous or cozy at first glance, but try these hacks to make your patio pieces into comfy, usable accessories for all occasions.

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  • person holding pile of coins in their hand
    By Sharon Kong Perring 3 months ago

    Why Some People Toss A Coin In Their Freezer When Leaving Home (And If You Should, Too)

    It may sound bizarre, but some people put coins in the freezer before leaving the house. Here is why they do it and whether or not it is worth doing.

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  • a mother spider and her brood in a corner of a house
    By David Kuchta 4 months ago

    The Unexpected Pantry Item That May Keep Spiders Out Of The House

    No one likes encountering a spider (or worse, spiders) in their home. But, you may be able to keep these eight-legged critters away with one pantry ingredient.

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  • Old pillow on bed
    By Kirsten Nunez 4 months ago

    The Genius Upcycling Hack That'll Stop You From Tossing Old Pillows Again

    If you have old pillows lying around your house, but don't want to throw them out, here is a home improvement DIY that will easily repurpose them.

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  • cracked concrete surface
    By Erika Dale 4 months ago

    The Genius Pool Noodle Hack That Makes Fixing Cracks In Concrete A Breeze

    If you have cracks in your concrete, have no fear! The handy, dandy pool noodle is here. This is how to use it to repair cracks and why it is a good idea.

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  • Dryer sheet on pile of blankets and sheets
    By Lisa Bonham 4 months ago

    They're Not Just For Laundry - 8 Smart Ways To Use Dryer Sheets In Your Home

    Whether they're straight out of the box or gently used, dryer sheets have a variety of home improvement purposes beyond their original laundry task.

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  • Empty toilet paper roll on holder
    By Madisen Swenson 4 months ago

    5 Genius DIY Ways To Use Empty Toilet Paper Rolls To Organize Your Home

    The potential of your toilet paper isn't expended once you hit the end of the roll. Try some of these DIY ways to reuse a cardboard toilet paper tube.

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  • Hand holds a dripping paint brush over an open paint can
    By Jillian Chapman 4 months ago

    The Time-Saving Vaseline Hack That Comes In Handy When Painting

    Painting might seem simple at first glance, but getting clean results requires tons of prep work. Make the process simpler with this Vaseline trick.

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  • Applying Vaseline to an 07 hand plane
    By Rob Johnstone 4 months ago

    The Little-Known Vaseline Hack That'll Keep Your Tools From Rusting

    Our expert Rob Johnstone shares how Vaseline can keep your tools from rusting and his tips on how to best apply it to protect your tools from damage.

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