Glass Bottles Glass bottles are great items to use for a landscaping border because it’s easy and inexpensive to accumulate a lot of them. You can vary the size and colors of the bottles and they will look pretty as the sun shines through them. Wet the ground a little before installation, then dig a …
What Makes a Good Pruning Tool? • Durable materials that hold up in outdoor use and are not compromised by dirt or moisture. • Quality engineering that withstands hard use and occasional mishaps like accidentally dropping the tool. • Good ergonomics so it feels comfortable in your hand, even after repeated use. • Proper care. …
Whether you’re a novice baker or a pro, using a high-quality pan is essential to the baking process. Although the baking trays come in an array of shapes and sizes for different projects, there’s one thing that all of the best baking pans have in common: durability. No one wants to buy a new baking …
Have you always wanted wall sconces, but don’t have electrical outlets or wiring for them? Do you hate the look of a lamp cord running across a counter or dangling off of furniture or running down the wall? Same! I’ve got a clever solution to share with you today! Lately we’ve been doing a few …
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Pruning is a laborious task, but finding the right clippers will make the job so much easier. Given the wide range of blade materials and styles to choose from, the best pruning shears for you will come down to your gardening needs and budget. Blade Material Most hand shears have carbon steel blades that will …
For many folks, an immersion blender might seem like just another one-use gadget, but our Test Kitchen can assure you that this small tool is not just a one-trick pony. A good immersion blender can smooth out soups and sauces, but it also can puree, emulsify and even whip (yes, you should be making your …
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As we emerge from our pandemic cocoons and begin catching up on all the things we either purposefully put off or simply couldn’t fathom attempting over the past year, we may come to the realization that it’s been way too long since a dentist has seen the inside of our kid’s mouth. Whether they’ve got …
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Homemade Hammer MalletCover a metal hammer with a tennis ball to protect the surfaces of your projects when you knock them together or apart. Carefully cut an ‘X’ in the ball with a sharp utility knife. Make it just large enough for the head of an 18- to 24-oz. hammer to slide through. You’ll discover …
I’ve got an awesome TV Tray Makeover to share with you today. I always love to see what some stain and paint can do to transform an item. It’s thrift store makeover time again. I love this time of the month to see what my blogging friends transform. So this month I turned a basic …
Last month Lowe’s challenged me to hack a basic picnic table three different ways. It was a perfect at-home challenge that got my creative juices flowing. All three videos are live – so check em out below and let me know which one you like the best. I have a definite favorite, but I do …
