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Make an "Alvin" vacuum sealer

Jul 8th 2008 10:00AM We've all seen those vacuum sealers on the infomercials. Sure, they might be handy, but at those prices you might as well just buy the minimum amount of food and not worry about food storage. But thanks to the DIY imagination of Eric Foreman, you ... (0 Comments)

Daily DIY: Fruit and Veggie Storage

Oct 29th 2009 9:00AM Photo: TAU Keeping tomatoes and citrus fruits in the fridge is a big no-no. Besides the fact that I hate cold tomatoes, their shelf life will be so much longer if it's not refrigerated. But did you realize that you should be storing them as far ... (0 Comments)

Recycle light bulbs into Christmas ornaments

Jul 14th 2008 4:00PM I realize it is only July, but it is never too early to think about Christmas, or at least to get a head start on your decorating this year. If you are into recycling items some people would rather just throw away, then release the artist in you, and ... (1 Comments)

PRS: Install tile in your bath or kitchen, part 3

Jun 26th 2008 2:00PM A layout alternative As an alternative, an interesting and attractive layout is to install the tiles on a diagonal. In other words, rotated ninety degrees for the diamond look. This looks distinctive with rectangular border tiles of a contrasting ... (0 Comments)

Restore your vacuum's suction

Oct 29th 2007 4:00PM I just spent $16 on a used upright vacuum cleaner. Right now it sucks up dirt about as fast as a baby sea turtle can drag itself to the ocean -- that is, painstakingly slowly. So why did I buy it? Answer: it's not broken. It just needs some TLC in ... (3 Comments)

Vacuum maintenance - A simple guide

Oct 1st 2007 4:00PM Your vacuum works hard, picking up crushed fishy crackers from under the couch, sawdust shavings from your latest DIY endeavor, and everyday particles of dust and dirt that find their home in yours. With a little love, you can keep your vacuum ... (0 Comments)

Hopscotch stepping stones make a fun garden walkway

Dec 14th 2007 5:00PM Here's a good idea from the Canadian site Home Envy: make hopscotch stepping stones. Detailed instructions are found at Home Envy, but this project basically involves decorating and numbering ten paving stones, then laying them out in the garden in ... (0 Comments)

Paint a terra cotta pot for outside use

Jun 2nd 2008 6:00PM I love the look of outdoor terra cotta pots and planters: a little bit rustic with a European flair, yet simple to blend in with your landscaping and house style. Sometimes, though, I wonder about embellishing them a little with some paint, just ... (1 Comments)
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