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Create More Storage Space

Unlimited storage space would be great. But sufficient space is possible—if you make full use of the laundry, basement, attic and garage.

How to Make a Christmas Table Centerpiece

Decor, HowTo, Miscellaneous Decor

If you’ve always wanted one of those beautiful table centerpieces that look like miniature Christmas trees but didn’t want to shell out the $40 they cost, they’re quite easy to make and a fun project to do with children.

Caring for Your Poinsettias

HowTo, Seasonal, Winter Season

The vibrant poinsettia, the flowering plant most often associated with Christmas, is a relative newcomer on the holiday scene, only claiming its title in the early days of the 20th century.

Hazards in the Home

Blog, Safety

Home may be where the heart is, but it is also - unfortunately - where a whole host of hazards are. We have come a long way over the years, bringing awareness and enforcing legislation for things like asbestos, lead paint, radon and carbon monoxide, but there are...

How to Prepare Your Home’s Furnace, Fireplace and Heating Systems for Winter

HowTo, Seasonal, Winter Season

Before we plunge head first into winter, take a day or two and make sure that your home’s heating systems are good to go for the cold months ahead. Efficiency and safety depend on it!

How to Inspect and Repair Your Roof

HowTo, Roof, Roofing

Inspecting your roof in the fall and the spring will help you spot potential problems before they develop into full-blown leaks…or worse.

How To Install Overhead Garage Storage

Garage, Step By Step

By design, garages are built for storage. Sturdy, well-designed, overhead storage systems offer the opportunity to take advantage of the vertical space in your garage and keep your garage floor free of clutter. In this video, we’ll install one such overhead storage system: TUFFRAX.

How to Fell a Tree

Lawn & Garden, Step By Step, Trees & Shrubs

Whether it’s to clear land, stock up on firewood or prevent future damage to a home or property, felling a tree can be a fun, challenging outdoor project.