What’s the best hammer for me? Believe it or not, size matters!
You would think an everyday tool like a hammer would be simple. Yes and no. There are all kinds of features you might need to know about. Choosing a tool that’s too heavy for you and you’ll…
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Floating vanity in a small bathroom. Good choice.
Considering a wall-hung floating vanity for your bathroom remodel? Here’s some things to consider—and why one worked so well for our small bathroom.
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Choosing ladders: think twice, buy once
Like most homeowners, I found out a long time ago I can't get by with just one ladder. Especially not that rickety old aluminum stepladder I found in my garage—though I tried for awhile. You're likely going to need at least two ladders to get your basic DIY stuff done...
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1-piece toilet beats 2-piece, hands down.
Trying to choose between 1-piece toilet or the traditional 2-piece? We were, too, but after having lived with both, it's not even close: We favor the 1-piece by a wide margin. It's sleeker and more modern-looking, it's easier to clean and it's less likely to leak or...
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Are expandable garden hoses worth it? Easy.
Like lots of people, I wondered what's up with these expandable garden hoses popping up everywhere. I remember first seeing them on TV a few years ago, but never checked them out. It's probably a good thing. Like most new technologies, it had some kinks to work out,...
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Are keyless locks better than regular front door locks?
When my front door's regular mechanical deadbolt lock started seizing up, I wasn't even considering keyless locks until I saw them at Home Depot. You know, the electronic kind with a keypad like in office buildings. My first reaction was 'oh hell no,' ... but I...
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I've been DIYing around my house for more than 30 years. I hope you'll find these quick posts about DIY tools, products and projects informative and helpful!