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December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 by Katrina

Organize Your Kitchen Cabinets with DIY Shelving

One of the chores we assign to the kids is unloading the dishwasher. They generally do an okay job of putting things where they actually go, but they do an especially poor job of being careful or thoughtful about putting things away; they shove baking dishes, mixing bowls, and storage containers in the right general …

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How to change your furnace filter
December 6, 2020December 7, 2020 by Katrina

More than You Ever Wanted to Know About Furnace Filters

Changing your furnace filter is quick and easy. This post will teach you everything you never knew you needed to know about it. Think of the conversation starters you’ll have from now on! Where is the Filter, Anyway? First thing to do is make sure your furnace is turned off. Most furnaces will have a …

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How to Replace Outlets, Light Switches and GFCI Outlets
December 4, 2020December 4, 2020 by Katrina

How to Replace Outlets, Light Switches, and GFCI Plugs

Time to upgrade your old outlets and light switches? Look no further. It’s easier than you think. 1- Turn off the Power! Make sure you’ve gone to your circuit breaker box and turned off the power to the outlet or light switch you’re going to be replacing. Once you’ve done that, be sure to test …

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November 20, 2020November 22, 2020 by Katrina

Stop Squeaky Floors! (On Carpet and Hardwood)

Squeaky floors are the worst! They creep up every year when the weather gets cold and annoy you all winter. Luckily, there is a solution. You can fix the squeaks from the top of the floor, and don’t even need access to the basement. Follow these steps: Identify Which Direction the Joists are Running Follow …

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November 11, 2020November 11, 2020 by Katrina

How to Repair a Window Screen

If you have a rip, tear, or hole in your window screen, it’s actually pretty easy and inexpensive to fix it yourself. If it’s a small hole, and you don’t care too much about how your screen looks, you can buy a little patch that hooks in around the hole, and prevents bugs from getting …

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Basement Finishing
October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 by Nils

Every Step of Finishing a Basement From Beginning to End

Can you finish your basement yourself? Yup. You sure can. In the last two homes we’ve been in, we’ve done just that and, while it is a lot of work, saving tens of thousands of dollars (and acquiring awesome power tools) makes it all worth it. How Much Does It Cost? Just like with any …

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permanent christmas lights
October 24, 2020May 10, 2022 by Nils

How To Never Put Up Christmas Lights Again (but still have Christmas Lights)

Putting up and taking down Christmas lights is the pits. It’s dangerous. It’s time consuming. It’s frustrating. It sucks the Christmas spirit out of you. But… I love Christmas lights. I love the look of them and (once they’re up) the Christmas spirit they do bring. Christmas is my favorite season of the year but …

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October 17, 2020December 5, 2020 by Katrina

Stud Finder Showdown- Which One is Best?

Did any of these stud finders stand out as the best there is? Find out here!

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Best Power Tool Gifts for Dads
June 13, 2020November 22, 2020 by Katrina

6 Power Tools Every Dad Needs- Great Gift Guide!

Dads need power tools! Power tools make the perfect gift for Father’s Day, a birthday, or anniversary. What man doesn’t want to grunt as he makes a beautiful cut on his mitre saw, or drives in a screw like buttah with his cordless drill? We’ve compiled this list of the top 6 power tools that …

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Smart Home 9 Tips
May 31, 2019May 31, 2019 by Nils

Smart Homes: 9 Tips for Starting or Upgrading Your Smart Home

Items of Note: No Hubs. You donโ€™t need a hub nowadays, with all of the hub-less smart home devices out there Amazon or Google You can do an Amazon Alexa-based smart home or a Google Home-based system – either works fine. Apple HomeKit and other systems are powerful but generally more limited Prerequisites: Decent WiFi …

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