Thought for Today: Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.” — Alan Dundes

 
 

A Simple Way to Have Guaranteed Safe Drinking Water in a Power Outage or Weather Emergency

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The weather may be beautiful today, but extreme weather and natural disasters can come upon us quickly and unexpectedly. That's why it's important to have a supply of safe drinking water available during emergencies. The other day, I came across a disposable plastic bladder designed to fit in a bathtub that guarantees you’ll have up to 100 gallons of clean drinking water should your usual water supply be interrupted for any reason. The only catch is… you need one of these before disaster strikes. Take a look.

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A Quick and Permanent Repair for Gouges in Door Frames, Cabinets and More

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A while back, I was unpacking a new interior door when I discovered the frame to be seriously gouged due to a shipping problem. What’s more, the location of the damage – right on the edge – meant I really couldn’t use materials like common wood putty or spackle since they just wouldn’t be strong enough. So, I turned to a solution I often rely on when I want to make this kind of repair quickly and ensure that it will resist bumps and bangs.

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The Easiest and Most Accurate Way to Fit Tile Around a Door Casing or Jamb

The Easiest and Most Accurate Way to Fit Tile Around a Door Casing or Jamb - screenshot

Fitting tile around doorways is part of just about any floor tiling job. As with most home improvement tasks, there is more than one way to accomplish this job and I’ve tried a few. My favorite method is to undercut the casing and jamb rather than make an intricate cut-out from the tile itself. Here’s the technique.

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