bob vila
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What’s the Safest Way to Throw Away Old Knives?
Good knives have a long shelf life if you take care of them: wash them by hand, store them in a dedicated place, and keep them sharp. Even dull blades can be salvaged.
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How to Remove Baseboards Without Damaging Your Walls
Baseboards serve a pretty basic purpose, and they serve it well: hide the part of a room where the drywall meets the flooring. Sometimes, though, they’ve got to go, whether it’s because you need to remove them to complete another project, or whether they’re outdated and you’re looking to replace them altogether. Either way, you…
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Keep Your Sink Sparkling for a Cleaner-looking Kitchen
The state of your sink says a lot about the rest of the kitchen. A nice, clean sink is, well, nice and clean. A dirty sink, on the other hand, is a bacteria-ridden hole in your kitchen counter just waiting to be filled with dirty dishes and spoiled food — if it hasn’t been already.
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Why You Shouldn’t Mow a Wet Lawn
While living somewhere with enough grass to be considered a “lawn” has its benefits, it also means having to mow the lawn. Considering that it’s hard enough to get your indoor chores done, finding the time to cut your grass can be tricky. And sometimes, your window of opportunity to mow the lawn just happens…