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Broken toaster?
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DIY ceiling updates
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How to unclog your drains
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You should know this: Pet-friendly evacuation plan
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Random tips for household chores
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Five ways to choose upholstery that will stand up to anything
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How to salvage the fresnel lens from a rear projection TV
Need a giant Fresnel lens for a solar project? Here’s how to salvage one from a rear projection TV. You’ll get a …
How to effectively clean your drinking glasses
Your Editor was watching the age-old “Cascade” commercial…you know, where the evil spirit called the “Spot-maker” dashes about the dishwasher …
Cleaner Cleaners!
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DIY mushroom recipes
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Simple rule for portion size
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Make your own hardcore laundry soap
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How to maintain your sink drains
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The Lace Lock – Now you know what that second lace hole is for!
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Time to check the air conditioner
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Doing your laundry by hand
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Slay your energy vampires!
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Why you really shouldn’t use that gasoline generator to power your computer
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DIY: Checking and fixing your circuit breakers
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Look! It’s a clear solar panel!
In a major breakthrough for solar energy, a team of researchers at Michigan State University has developed a new type of …
EPA wants us to take “submarine” showers
As we’ve been warning you, the government is hell-bent on monitoring your every move and controlling every activity. Moving on …
DIY roasted pheasant with gravy
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How to check for proper wiring
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Unfreezing your plumbing pipes
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Picking Locks
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Make Your Own Mud Room Mat
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