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Does it matter what your pots and pans are made out of? Yes! It certainly does! The material your cookware of made from plays a big role in how well...and safely your food is cooked. Different materials have different properties, and choosing the right cookware can even depend on what ...
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Picture this: You’ve got your beer and your snack in hand and you’re ready to sit back and enjoy the big game in your favorite chair. You probably imagined the stereotypical giant, fluffy two-position recliner that still has remnants of the last big game in the seat cushions. While that ...
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There can be a number of ways in which you would want to design your outdoor area. A lot of times, our favorite place in the house is our balcony or alfresco area. Especially if you live in an area that has great weather as you would want to spend ...
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Arguably one of the greatest challenges when first learning the basics of woodturning is getting some nicely sharpened tools. Most of us often overlook the importance of a sharp tool, and without the right guidance, the sharpening process can be frustrating. In this piece, however, we will present a straightforward ...
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It’s 100 degrees outside, you’ve just cut the grass for the 2nd time this week, and all you want to do is come in to enjoy the nice, cool air from your air conditioner while you relax a little. Unfortunately, you walk in from the sweltering heat outdoors to be ...
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Dishwashers save a lot of headache and hassle. They’re one of the most requested apartment and home amenities because they are such a time saver. But, if you’re dishwasher is not cleaning, and you’re forced to rewash your dishes by hand, then you’re not saving any time at all. Nobody ...
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Your hard work tidying up the garage has finally paid off. Every shelf, crate, and gardening tool have a place to call its own. But something about your garage still feels incomplete. Maybe the next step of your garage renovation is waiting beneath your feet. In fact, no garage is ...
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You are shopping along, about to buy a Dremel. All of those TV ads have you convinced. It's time to get one of these fantastic, multi-function tools.
But, wait! Right before you checkout, the e-commerce site suggests that you look at this tool called a "Rotozip." And it seems ...
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California Design Den began in India over a decade ago and currently design their sheets and run the company from California. They recently contacted me asking to review their sheets and write about it on Essential Home and Garden. So they sent us a sample of their 400 thread count ...
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Nobody likes ticks. They crawl into your hair, they bite, and they spread disease. Lyme disease – spread primarily by deer ticks – can stay with you for life, causing pain and chronic fatigue. While this disease is most common in the Northeastern US, it’s a danger throughout the country ...
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Whether you’re sitting outside having a picnic or hanging around the house, few things are more unnerving than the feeling of a bug crawling on you. In this case, ants are usually the culprits because they’re attracted to food and other certain smells – things bound to be at your ...
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An organized workshop is a happy workshop, and if you’ve ever had to search through shelves, drawers, and containers to find what you need, you know how important organization is.To some, organization can seem complicated and hard to get started with. However, regardless of your level of expertise, budget, or ...
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The V008 Pro is the latest offering from Dibea to enter into the crowded cordless vacuum market. Featuring a new design floor tool and a powerful motor, is this model worth your money? Or should you keep saving and buy one of the more expensive brands available. We have thoroughly ...
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If you’re buying or selling a home, you may have heard of a residential service contract. Sellers advertise them, and buyers ask about them. But what exactly are residential service contracts? And why are they important? Let us clear up the confusion. We’ll explain what a residential service contract is, ...
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If you have ever looked at the specifications of an air conditioner or heater then you have probably noticed the term BTU in the specifications. But what is BTU? What does it stand for? What does it mean? Well this is the article you need. It it we will cover ...
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Winter will be gone before you know it, and your currently cold garage will be baking. Garages are notorious for trapping in heat, and a great fan is essential for keeping cool. However, getting the right fan can be a frustrating task with so many fans to choose, and it’s ...
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Do you come back from weekend trips to find your plants & garden dying for water? Don’t feel like relying on mother nature or your unreliable neighbor to water your plants while you’re gone? Keep reading to learn how to water plants while on vacation so your succulents stay succulent ...
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The robotic vacuum cleaner is all the rage right now, and Minsu have just released their version of this popular product. But is this new addition to the market any good? Should you spend your cash on it? Will it save you time? Well I recently tested this latest offering ...
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Ask any homeowner and they most certainly have a power drill in their toolbox for routine home repairs and DIY projects. Impact drivers are a fairly new tool on the market that are quickly having people compare the drill vs impact driver. While both tools look relatively similar side by ...
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It's all too easy to let the garage become the dumping ground for anything that doesn't have a certain spot somewhere else in the house. And unfortunately, it usually means just being jammed on a shelf, or in a corner in the garage and eventually ends up as a total ...
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