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Today the Hydroseeding contractor came and sprayed a small area in our back yard that I’ve had trouble getting grass to grow. As you can see in the picture the area that is bright green was sprayed with a combination of seed, water, fertilizer and paper mulch (recycled newspaper). I prepared the area by raking…
The fine folks at Energizer sent me three of their latest LED lights from the Hard Case Professional line to review. The three products that they sent for me to look at were: Energizer Hard Case Professional – 2 AA Swivel Head flash light can survive up to a 20 ft drop, puts out 80…
We have a patch of lawn out back that I’ve not been able to get grass to grow on. I’ve tried planting it a couple times and it just doesn’t seem to want to grow. One of my neighbors is having a Hydroseeding Contractor re-seed his lawn later this week so I’m going to have…
Driveway Crack Repair If you own an asphalt driveway in a part of the country that freezes in the winter then most likely you have visible cracks in that asphalt driveway. Cracks are typically formed as a result of the freeze/thaw action and frost heaves. It is important to repair those cracks in the spring…
The fine folks at Home Depot sent me the Homelite UT42100 electric blower so I could try it out. I already own a much larger leaf blower so I was eager to try out this smaller one. This little guy packs quite a punch and makes cleaning up a walkway, driveway or small project site…
Tonight I started working on our kids new swing set. The instruction manual says it will take two moderately skilled people 20 to 24 hours. So if I do all the work myself that should be about 40 to 48 hours of labor. Tonight I managed to get the base frame put together in about…
Installing A Dishwasher Installing a dishwasher is a fairly easy to intermediate home improvement task. If you already have a dishwasher installed and you have the proper water shut off valves than installing a new dishwasher is very straightforward. As with any home improvement project make sure you follow the manufacturers instructions carefully and obey…
May is National Home Remodeling Month so I thought it would be fitting to talk about easy home improvements and remodeling ideas that DIY folks can do themselves. Remodeling your home can add value, efficiency and peace of mind for years to come. One of the most popular remodeling ideas is painting a room in…
How To Insulate Basement Walls Insulating a basement properly is rather challenging in cold climates. In this article I'd like to discuss how to insulate basement walls in cold climates. Insulating basement walls in cold climates is a great way to keep your home warmer and drier. However, special care should be used when insulating…
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Tips for Deck and Fence Projects With Spring finally here many of us are considering deck and fencing projects. Maybe you're considering having a new deck or fence built. Maybe it's time to refinish your deck or add some new decorative touches to your tired deck. Spring is the perfect time to plan these projects…
New DEWALT Job Site Table Saws Models DWE7480, DWE7490X, and DWE7491RS DEWALT recently introduced a new line of portable table saws that include significant updates and features. The new line includes 3 new models; DWE7480 - 10" Compact Table Saw, DWE7491X - 10" Table Saw with Scissor Stand, and DWE7491RS - 10" Table Saw with…
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