Mowing in the Know :: 5 Common Lawn Mowing Mistakes
Last Spring I visited with John Deere - Horicon Works - I learned that Deere, in part, had perfected the art of grass cutting. Here, Deere offers tips for avoiding mistakes that...
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Creating an Allergy Free Air Conditioning System
You may not know it, but your air conditioner is one of the most important tools in the fight against indoor allergies. Between their talent for pulling excess humidity out of the...
A Look at Blanco ONE & the Trend towards Individualization :: KBIS Spotlight
“By far, the biggest design trend that connects with both consumers and designers is the idea of individualization,” states Tim Maicher, Director of Marketing for BLANCO. “We have so many options in...
Living TOTO || People-Focused Products, the Ferrari of Toilets, Oh! & a Prius, Too
As we learned, it is more than just toilets. As the company would have it, it's "TOTO Everywhere." This possibly was no better depicted than in the booth, where three separate "Lifestyle...
Building Moxie’s Parade of Tool Belts (2nd Annual)
A look at how diyers as well as pros carry their tools. When shopping, I learned that toolbelts, especially, are highly individualized. Many pros have multiple get-ups often further customized that synch...
Replacing a Grounded Plug on a Space Heater
Small appliances themselves or their cords may indicate what kind of wire you are dealing with. My space heater had it clearly marked on its cord - 14 AWG. After looking at...
How to Drill Through Tile :: Video – DIY Home Improvement Essential Skills
When you work in bathrooms, the occasion will arise when you will need and want to mount something into tile. A little intimidating perhaps, but really, with the right tools and a...
Installing a Handheld Showerhead :: Video
The idea of adding a handheld showerhead may seem like a luxury to some. Something reserved for a master bath, not necessarily a secondary, hall or kids bath. But it can also...
Giving the Gift of Gift Guides :: Holiday Gift Guides RoundUp
… I almost always end up scratching my head when it comes to what to ask for from Santa for Christmas. Fortunately for me, I track a couple of pretty decent sites...
What to Know about Using PVC for DIY Projects :: PVC – Plumbing & Beyond
Though PVC is known for being easy to handle and maintain, there are a few things you’ll want to know before diving in. Save yourself some time, money, and frustration by soaking...
Installing an Electrical Outlet on a Masonry Wall
To plug my power pack in, which again I needed for my landscape lighting, I had to install a new outlet. Going against specification somewhat, I mounted my pack indoors, in the...
Installing In Patio Lighting :: Patio Progress
I ultimately chose a system from Malibu , which is sold as far as I can tell exclusively at the Home Depot. Now, I know what you are thinking – while my...