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10 Hidden Design Features That People Ignore Every Day
Most of us go through life pretty confident we know how to use basic products—after all, it’s not complicated to figure out how to use a Swiffer, and you don’t need a YouTube tutorial to understand the proper use of peanut butter (eat it, in case you’re wondering). There are, of course, off-label uses for…
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Stop Using Cheap Plastic Drywall Anchors
Even if you’re not handy, there are certain universal projects that just about everyone tackles at some point in their lives, like hanging a towel rack or a shelf on the wall. And trying to hang stuff on your walls leads to a crucial lesson: Drywall absolutely sucks when it comes to supporting weight.
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Six Simple Tools Every DIY-er Must Have
While power tools maybe be the most exciting components in your tool collection, basic hand tools can be every bit as enticing, and perhaps even more essential. There isn’t always a powered solution for every problem you’ll run into over every job that needs doing in the shop, and keeping the low-tech essentials on hand…
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Make This Plant Pulley for Easier Watering
Hanging plants are a great addition to your home, but watering them can be a hassle — especially if you have high ceilings. To save yourself the trouble, you can make a hanging system that allows you to lower plants easily to watering height and then raise them back up without any step stools required,…