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Thought for Today: “I never feel more alone than when I’m trying to put sunscreen on my back.” — Jimmy Kimmel |
Why Washing Machine Water Hoses Can be a Real Home Flood Hazard
Those typical rubber hoses that supply hot and cold water to the washing machine won’t last forever. Depending on exposure to sunlight, heat and other conditions, they can weaken and fail before the machine itself gives up the ghost and needs replacing. This is a serious potential problem for two reasons. First, these hoses are under constant water pressure -- in most homes, they are “on” 24/7, 365 days a year. Second, if they burst during the night, or when no one is at home, water can run undetected for hours, causing extensive damage. The good news: it’s a potential problem that’s easily avoided. Learn More |
Make Your Patio or Deck More Comfortable By Adding an Attached Pergola
If you’re considering some kind of supplemental heating for the cold weather season, you might want to take a look at pellet stoves. In addition to providing generous amounts of toasty heat, they can be relatively inexpensive to operate. What’s more, they’re more convenient than you might imagine. Newer models automatically transfer fuel from a storage hopper to the firebox as needed and have self-regulating thermostats. Learn More |
Turning Your Hammer Handle Into a Magnetic Pick-up Tool
Reaching into a pouch for a roofing nail, upholstery tack or a cable staple can often result in a painful jab as your finger finds the pointed tip of one of those fasteners. Well, here’s a clever solution that puts your hammer handle to work in a whole new way. Learn More |
Sweepstakes UpdateI have received a good many emails asking us to bring back the Ryobi Power Tool Kit sweepstakes. So, I’m happy to announce that the sweepstakes will be returning soon with an even bigger prize. Be on the lookout for it.
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