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Tuesdays With Tommy: Flower Box

Tuesdays With Tommy: Flower Box

Though it may be the end of the season for some, it's never a bad time to hone those shop skills. In this edition of Tuesdays with Tommy, we're taking a look at a suitably accessible -- but still challenging in its own right -- DIY project: A wooden flower box. The...

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Don’t Mess with My Tool

Don’t Mess with My Tool

A woman from Olympia, Washington allegedly was so angry when her husband left her that she left him with a little extra power in his power tool. So when he attempted to use his table saw he received a powerful electric shock. The Olympian newspaper reported that the...

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What not to do in the Workshop

What not to do in the Workshop

We have seen plenty of blogs with pretty stuff. Now lets take a look at your battle scars. Have you ever met a soldier in a bar who did not want to show you his scars? Heck, he or she earned them the hard way and have the right to show them off. We at Renovate Your...

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Power to Spare

Power to Spare

If you're like me and consume batteries in all the gizmos you own like I consume ice cream then today is your lucky day. Graveyardmall.com is unloading "cosmetically blemished" AAA batteries in unpackaged lots of 100 for only $8.99. Batteries have expiration dates in...

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Gift Ideas for Dad

Gift Ideas for Dad

If you're wondering what to get your dad this holiday, take a hint from what other fathers want. ThisOldHouse.com asked dads "what new tool or workshop accessory is on your wish list?" they selected eight of the wishes and came up with recommendations. Credit:...

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Sticky Situation

Sticky Situation

I don’t often use glue guns. They are typically a little too powerful for the small tasks I usually deal with. Instead I, go with a cheap glue stick because I would rather save the big daddy glue gun for a more important project, but then it ends up collecting dust...

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Wolverine Women and Winning

Wolverine Women and Winning

Wolverine, the famous American shoe company, is legendary for its tough boots. One characteristic that truly sets the boots apart is their comfort. Cushions offer shock protection, and the fabric is soft and not rigid. They also offer a wide variety of boots and...

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10 Tips to Avoid DIY Procrastination

10 Tips to Avoid DIY Procrastination

Some home improvement projects need more than a little Nike-like, "just do it" encouragement. "I'll Get Around to It!" is a great article on BeJane.com that examines why we procrastinate and why delaying daunting tasks only makes them harder. It also gives some useful...

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