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Kitchen Scuff mark eraser |
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Clean grime with a toothpaste |
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Remove stains from plastic laminate countertops |
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Replace disposer splash guard |
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How to clean oven door glass |
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Freshen with citrus and ice cubes |
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Bathroom Toilet brush freshener |
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Synthetic soap simplifies bathroom cleaning |
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Polish with a microfiber cloth |
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Remove tough water stains |
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Make your own greener cleaning solution |
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Install a detachable toilet seat |
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21 | (1) |
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Clean grout with a bleach pen |
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21 | (1) |
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Remove tough grime with less scrubbing |
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Scum-proof your shower doors |
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Clean your pop-up stopper |
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Catch hair before it reaches the drain |
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Remove tough water stains on your toilet |
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Remove tough water stains on your faucet |
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Remove tough water stains on your tile |
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Water-saving toilet upgrade |
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Carpet Clean uppet messes |
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Clean up stains right away |
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Clean up food and drink spills |
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Auto Tired of your bumper stickers? |
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Wash the entire car one section at a time |
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Use a spray-on solution to clean doorjambs and weather-stripping |
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Scrub the wheels and tires with a brush |
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Wash the tires with soap and water, then rinse and dry |
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Revive a dull paint finish |
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Wax your car at least twice a year |
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Give your weather stripping renewed life |
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Slide the seat all the way forward and clean out all the junk underneath |
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Deep-clean carpeting and upholstery |
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Clean and condition the leather or vinyl |
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Remember to get into the nooks and crannies |
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38 | (1) |
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Wash the windows, including the top edges |
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38 | (1) |
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Scrape off those annoying stickers |
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39 | (1) |
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39 | (1) |
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Odds & Ends Mini blind cleaning tongs |
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40 | (1) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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Poster-putty port cleaner |
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42 | (1) |
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42 | (1) |
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12 ways to clean with vinegar |
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43 | (1) |
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43 | (1) |
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Outdoor How to clean and restore your deck |
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44 | (3) |
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47 | (4) |
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Chapter 2 Gardening & Lawn Care Hacks |
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51 | (40) |
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Munch-proof your flower bulbs |
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53 | (1) |
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53 | (1) |
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Rein in an invasive plant |
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53 | (1) |
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10 tips for a no-fuss garden |
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54 | (1) |
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Space-saving hose storage |
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55 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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55 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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56 | (1) |
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Help for root-bound plants |
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56 | (1) |
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10 tips for planting flowers in the sun |
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57 | (1) |
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Seedlings on the half shell |
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57 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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58 | (1) |
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10 tips for planting flowers in the shade |
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59 | (1) |
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59 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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60 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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5 tips for pet-friendly gardens |
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61 | (1) |
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61 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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64 | (1) |
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Easier vegetable planting |
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65 | (1) |
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Weatherproof plant labels |
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65 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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Better lawn mower traction |
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66 | (1) |
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66 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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67 | (1) |
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Citrus-rind seed starters |
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68 | (1) |
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68 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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69 | (1) |
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No more rusty garden tools |
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70 | (1) |
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70 | (1) |
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71 | (1) |
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Need a hole in hard soil? Use a drill! |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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72 | (1) |
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73 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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74 | (1) |
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75 | (1) |
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Sharpen your lawn mower blade |
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76 | (2) |
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78 | (1) |
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Color Code for Buried Utilities |
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78 | (6) |
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84 | (7) |
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91 | (36) |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (5) |
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More exterior paint hacks |
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99 | (1) |
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Kitchen-whisk paint stirrer |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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Always clean out the nozzle |
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102 | (1) |
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Apply coats in different directions |
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102 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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103 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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104 | (1) |
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Need a custom-color spray paint? |
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104 | (1) |
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Authentic-look hardware...for less! |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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105 | (1) |
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Self-cleaning paintbrushes |
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106 | (1) |
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Patch, prime, patch, prime... |
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106 | (1) |
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Make your own stir sticks |
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107 | (1) |
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Paint walls or trim first? |
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107 | (1) |
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Baby wipes for small messes |
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107 | (1) |
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108 | (1) |
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Shelter baseboards from splatter |
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108 | (1) |
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Take photos of paint can lids |
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109 | (1) |
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Splurge on self-sealing tape |
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109 | (1) |
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Angled or straight bristles? |
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109 | (1) |
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110 | (1) |
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Wet your brush for easy cleanup |
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110 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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111 | (1) |
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Painting tool drying cage |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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112 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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113 | (1) |
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114 | (1) |
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Prep varnished wood carefully |
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115 | (1) |
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Paint twice as fast with this extra-wide roller |
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115 | (1) |
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116 | (1) |
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Replace your roller tray with a pail |
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116 | (1) |
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117 | (1) |
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A quicker way to mask windows |
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117 | (1) |
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Look for a shed-resistant, woven roller |
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117 | (1) |
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Keep a mini roller and screen handy |
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118 | (1) |
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118 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (3) |
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Water-based alkyd is best |
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123 | (1) |
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The ultimate smooth finish |
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124 | (1) |
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My favorite painting tricks |
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125 | (2) |
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127 | (29) |
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128 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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Around-the-shop curve guides |
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131 | (1) |
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131 | (1) |
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132 | (1) |
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Faster filing with less sanding |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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Clamp with a tie-down strap |
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134 | (1) |
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134 | (1) |
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Use a level to extend your table saw fence |
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135 | (1) |
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135 | (1) |
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Make your own pocket hole plugs |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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136 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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137 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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138 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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139 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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140 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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141 | (1) |
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142 | (1) |
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Tips for cutting metal safely |
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143 | (2) |
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Match the blade to the metal |
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145 | (1) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (1) |
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Our favorite convenience feature |
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148 | (1) |
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Best benchtop space-saver |
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149 | (1) |
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Our favorite 15-minute workbench accessory |
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149 | (1) |
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Most versatile hold-down system |
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150 | (1) |
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Our favorite double-duty bench stop |
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150 | (1) |
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Simplest support for long boards |
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151 | (1) |
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Upgrade a garage workshop |
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152 | (1) |
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The always-clean workbench |
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153 | (1) |
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Jack and jack-stand holder |
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154 | (1) |
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155 | (1) |
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155 | (1) |
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SPECIAL SECTION: HOLIDAY HACKS |
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156 | (2) |
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Testing and Storing Holiday Lights Test the bulbs |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (1) |
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INSTALLING HOLIDAY LIGHTS |
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158 | (1) |
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Better holiday light clips |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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160 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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162 | (1) |
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Tighten stand with a drill |
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162 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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165 | (1) |
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166 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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167 | (1) |
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167 | (2) |
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Chapter 5 Storage & Organizing Hacks |
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169 | (66) |
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Kitchen Plastic bag holder |
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170 | (1) |
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170 | (1) |
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171 | (1) |
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171 | (1) |
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171 | (1) |
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172 | (2) |
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174 | (1) |
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174 | (1) |
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175 | (1) |
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Corral those container lids |
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175 | (1) |
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176 | (4) |
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One-hour drawer organizer |
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180 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (4) |
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Bathroom Wine rack towel holder |
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186 | (1) |
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His-and-hers shower shelves |
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186 | (1) |
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186 | (1) |
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Easy storage for hair appliances |
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187 | (1) |
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187 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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Kitchen tray in the bathroom |
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188 | (1) |
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188 | (1) |
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Expand bathroom storage with shelves |
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189 | (1) |
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Plugged-in bathroom storage |
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190 | (3) |
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Choose the right power strip |
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193 | (1) |
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Adding an outlet under the sink |
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194 | (1) |
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Don't fear fancy drawer slides |
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195 | (1) |
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Beautiful built-in cabinet |
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196 | (8) |
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204 | (1) |
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205 | (1) |
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Garage, Basement & Workshop Customized garage wall |
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206 | (1) |
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207 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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208 | (1) |
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209 | (1) |
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Vinyl gutter storage bins |
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209 | (1) |
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Long-handled tool storage |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (1) |
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Hose and sprinkler bucket |
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211 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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211 | (1) |
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Storage pockets for skinny things |
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212 | (1) |
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Double-duty shelf brackets |
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212 | (1) |
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Between-the-studs shelving |
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212 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (1) |
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Cannery row hardware storage |
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214 | (1) |
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Electrical box toolholders |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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Instant paper towel holder |
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215 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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Mate hose ends for storage |
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216 | (1) |
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Eyeglass-case hardware storage |
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216 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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Flexible paper towel storage |
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217 | (1) |
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Picture hanger tape holder |
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217 | (1) |
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217 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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218 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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223 | (1) |
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223 | (1) |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (1) |
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Sheet metal drawer liners |
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225 | (1) |
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Simple spiral hose storage |
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226 | (1) |
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226 | (1) |
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227 | (1) |
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227 | (1) |
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227 | (1) |
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228 | (1) |
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Sliding tie and belt rack |
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229 | (1) |
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229 | (1) |
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Add a closet rod and shelf |
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230 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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231 | (1) |
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Turn a shelf into a clothes rack |
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231 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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232 | (1) |
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Shoe-storage booster stool |
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233 | (1) |
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233 | (2) |
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Chapter 6 Safety & Security Hacks |
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235 | (24) |
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Security Hacks Secret hiding places |
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236 | (1) |
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236 | (1) |
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237 | (1) |
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You can't take it with you |
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237 | (1) |
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237 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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238 | (1) |
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Who'd suspect an ironing board? |
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238 | (1) |
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239 | (1) |
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239 | (1) |
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239 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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240 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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242 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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243 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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244 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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245 | (1) |
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Safety Hacks Tips for everyday life |
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246 | (1) |
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Turn off the water supply before going on vacation |
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246 | (1) |
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Use metal tubing rather than plastic for ice maker supply lines |
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246 | (1) |
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Monitor foundation or wall cracks |
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247 | (1) |
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Test your sump pump before the beginning of the rainy season |
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Trim trees around the house so dead branches won't crash down on the roof |
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Buy no-burst hoses for your clothes washer |
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Put splash pans under washers and water heaters to catch leaks |
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Once a year, inspect your foundation for termite tunnels |
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Install surge protectors to protect your electronics and prevent data loss |
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Add 6-ft.-long downspout extensions |
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Strap your water heater if you live in an earthquake-prone region |
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Tips for safely working alone |
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Bring everything with you so you don't waste time climbing up and down ladders |
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Levers will give you more lifting power than a burly neighbor |
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Handle long, awkward pieces with clamps, blocks, screws and nails |
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Use pivot points and balance to wrestle long ladders |
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Snap chalk lines when you lack a third hand |
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Use balance and grip to haul heavy plywood |
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Wear a well-stocked tool apron to double your work speed |
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Using sturdy sawhorses and 2x12s is safer and more productive than reaching from ladders |
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Extend your saw table with 2x4s and plywood |
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Automatic accident cleanup |
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Keep pets off the furniture |
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Keep your cat off the countertop |
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Out of sight, out of mind |
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Train your cat to scratch a post |
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Build an outdoor dog kennel |
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Fur filter for dog bathing |
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Don't brush the dog---use a vacuum instead! |
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See-through door protector |
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Ant-proof pet food dishes |
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Special Section: Ikea Hacks |
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Protection for big blades |
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Get the gunk off drill bits |
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Draw a circle with a chain |
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A stop block for long cuts |
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