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Kiddie Crafts: Bug snacks

Jun 18th 2008 2:00PM The arrival of Chirp magazine is a happy day in our house. Each month, we pore over the pages of stories, games, and activities. With every issue, there is at least one project that we just have to try. This month, Chirp has us making Bug Snacks. ... (0 Comments)

Make an outdoor mini S'mores grill

Mar 24th 2008 5:00PM Spring has sprung, at least on the calendar. There is still plenty of snow on the ground in many parts of the country, but the end of the winter season is in sight. It is time to start thinking about outdoor grilling. Part of the fun of grilling is ... (0 Comments)

Fix a stripped screw hole with a golf tee

May 22nd 2008 6:00PM Don't you just hate it when a hinge on a door or cabinet just won't stay put because the screw hole is stripped out? Sure, you can use a bigger or longer screw, but then it won't match. Frankly, that just looks tacky. But don't lose hope; here's a ... (4 Comments)

ShelterPop Swap: How to Clean Hardwood Floors

Oct 27th 2009 3:00PM Photo: Corbis I'm a hardwood floors gal all the way. I love the rich colors and patterns that come from natural wood, and there's just something about a good game of sock hockey in the kitchen that gets me every time. Yet I'll admit --- it's ... (0 Comments)

A quick fix for when you have a screw loose

Jul 9th 2007 10:00AM Generally, the first step in fixing something that's coming loose from your wall is to take it apart to get a good look at it. Often times the project can be completed just by tightening things back up. But what happens when that screw you need to ... (1 Comments)

Get more mileage from your old business cards

Nov 16th 2007 10:00AM It should come as no surprise that even the humble business card has not escaped the green movement. In the effort to make better use of our resources, many great minds have examined the life cycle of the common business card to see if there is room ... (2 Comments)

Making window clings with your kids

Jul 17th 2007 7:00PM Most kids love to create things, especially if they can get the credit. Window clings are a fun and simple project for them to make and a lot of pride will go into telling everyone they know that they made them. Window clings can be used for not only ... (6 Comments)

10 nifty uses for nailpolish - one for each finger!

Oct 8th 2007 4:00PM DIY Maven on Curbly has a bunch of great ideas for alternative ways to use nail polish. Given that the use of nail polish is "to be painted on things" -- it's a low-toxicity enamel paint -- I don't know if these count as "new" uses per se. My mother ... (1 Comments)

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