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    Cool Down Your Car ASAP With These 5 Nifty Tricks

    Dealing with a sweltering car in the summer is expected, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer! Using these...


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    What Should I Do If My Car Thermostat Starts to Fail?

    A car's thermostat is a simple and straightforward device. But if it fails, it could lead to serious problems. Learn...


    How To Fix the Power Antenna On Your Car

    Complete this simple DIY repair in about two hours. Here's how.


    How to Preserve Old Photos: 7 Ways to Keep Antique Family Photos Looking Their Best

    Don't leave the fate of irreplaceable keepsakes to chance. Follow these guidelines to preserve your photos for many years to...


    11 Essential Decluttering Tips For Your Home

    It's almost as if clutter multiplies and before you know it, what started out as just a couple things has...


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    Do Dust Mites Bite?

    Dust mites are inevitable and relatively harmless, but they can cause health problems. Find out what those problems are —...


    Explore the Best and Largest Home Improvement Stores Near You

    Which one of these home improvement stores is your favorite?


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    Here’s Why Having a Mouse Problem Is Worse Than You Thought

    Keep finding little rodents scurrying around your house? Having a mouse problem can be a serious issue and even dangerous...

    How to Get Rid of Gnats

    Wonder how to get rid of annoying gnats around your home? These bugs can be tough to track down: Here's...


    Make Your Wiper Blades Last Longer

    When you’re behind the wheel, nothing is more crucial than good visibility. So read on to learn how to clean...


    Do Airbags Go Bad? You Won’t Like This Answer

    How long do airbags last? They aren't guaranteed to last the life of your vehicle! Here's what you need to...


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    10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Concrete Blocks

    From a succulent wall to an attractive sofa, these are some seriously creative ways to use concrete blocks.


    How to Get Rid of Cockroaches in the Home and Yard

    Looking to learn how to get rid of cockroaches? These persistent pests invade for a reason. Here's how to stop...


    How to Get Rid of Flies

    Want to learn how to deal with pesky (and unhealthy) flies around your house? Here's how to effectively get rid...


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    12 Space-Saving Garage Organization Ideas That You Can DIY

    These tips will help you reduce the clutter and get your garage back in order.


    9 Things to Know Before You Self-Clean Your Oven

    Spills, gunk and general mess accumulates inside the average homeowner's oven, but what's the best way to clean it? Many...


    Best Ways to Store Old Print Photos

    Your old print photos deserve to be treated with care. Whether you're storing them away or hanging them up, check...

    How to Mount a TV on the Wall

    Learn how to do this DIY task and save hundreds of dollars with these easy-to-follow instructions.


    18 Strange Things You Never Knew You Could Recycle

    Don't throw out that clutter quite yet! Make sure to check if those items can be reused with this list...


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    PVC Hacks for the Workshop

    Transform scrap pieces of PVC pipe into storage sites for dowels and fasteners, courtesy of “tipfull” reader Al Miller. 


    How to Build a Tool Dolly

    Build this mobile tool chest and take all your tools to the job in just one trip!


    How to Insulate Your Car Battery

    Everyone knows that cold weather is hard on a battery. But did you know that high heat is just as...


    How to Lubricate a Power Liftgate and Fix a Non-Latching Tailgate

    When debris reaches the lock and latch mechanisms, the tailgate won’t open or won’t latch shut. You can fix it...

    5 DIY Car Fixes That Save You Cash

    Here are five of the best ways to save money on car maintenance. These are easy jobs that you can...


    How to Maximize Garage Space with Motorcycle Lifts

    One of the major reasons buyers back away from a motorcycle purchase is that they’d have to park one of...


    7 Ways You’re Probably Cleaning Your Bathroom Wrong

    The places you forget to clean, plus tips and tricks to clean your bathroom more quickly and effectively.


    How to Install a 3-Way Switch

    Convert an existing two-way switch to a three-way switch and run new wire to the second switch location.


    Clean the Spaces Between Your Deck Easier

    This DIY tool will make cleaning easier!


    16 Pantry Organization Ideas You’ll Wish You Knew Before

    Put your pantry in order (at last!) with these simple tips.