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Over time, towel racks tend to come loose from sheetrock walls.  And, sometimes, they separate completely.  The good news is that making repairs is easy — it’s something you can do yourself with a little instruction. In this 2-minute video from ExpertVillage.com, a professional contractor shows that with just a drill and some butterfly anchors, re-securing a […]

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If you’re looking to add invisible shelves in your home or workplace, you can either buy them on Amazon.com for $14 a piece, or you can build them yourself with a just a few simple tools. In this 3-minute video, life-help website VideoJug shows how to install invisible shelves in an easy-to-understand, anyone-can-do-it fashion.  The acting […]

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Motorized garden tools come in two varieties — gas-powered and electric-powered. If you take a close look, however, you’ll notice that professional landscapers and gardening experts almost always choose the gas-powered types. This is because gas-powered garden tools both outperform and outlast their electric counterparts. On the downside, they’re an environmental nightmare. According to the California […]

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If you’ve ever been grilling for friends or family and emptied your gas tank mid-burger, you’ll appreciate the GasWatch Propane Level Indicator and Safety Gauge. For less than $20, the fits-most-grills appliance connects between the gas tank and the regulator, clearly displaying the propane left until a refill is needed. When the needle falls to […]

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Water high in mineral content — specifically calcium and magnesium — is more commonly known as “hard water“. There’s no negative link between hard water and human health, but hard water has been known to mess with a homeowner’s penchant for cleanliness.  Over time, mineral deposits can collect and “stain” anywhere that there’s running water. […]

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Image by apc33 via Flickr The kitchen in our homes is statistically the most “lived in” room for most of us.  So what better reason is there to enjoy the many pleasures that come from preparing authentic international dishes that are as good or better than those you get at a restaurant for you, your […]

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After attending the International Home and Housewares show, The Today Show filmed a 5-minute segment called “Housewares You Won’t Be Able To Live Without”. The title is somewhat over-the-top but don’t let that turn you off.  The gadgets reviewed are both practical and inexpensive.  They include: Make-no-mess vegetable peeler for the kitchen Efficient kabob tool […]

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With the official start of Spring came the official start of Spring Cleaning Season nationwide. In some homes, Spring Cleaning is an annual ritual, tackled within one sweat-filled, rubber-gloved weekend.  In other homes, it’s a less serious endeavor. Either way, it helps to have a game plan. Courtesy of Martha Stewart’s website, the Spring Cleaning […]

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In a tight economy, do-it-yourself home improvements projects not only save money, but may also justify a higher listing price for a soon-to-be home seller, and make the house stand out when buyers look at it. In the 4-minute video above, Sweat Equity host Amy Matthews talks with NBC’s Matt Lauer about affordable home upgrades […]

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Cover via Amazon Before becoming a REALTOR I spent many years as a stage magician. One of my favorite routines involves three vintage black 45 RPM phonograph records, that, with the help of three silk handkerchiefs…red, yellow, and blue…magically change to the colors of the silks. My patter for the routine is that these are […]

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