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How to Install a Peephole

Posted September 10th, 2009 By Elaine Cooking, DIY

Opening the door immediately after someone knocks or rings the doorbell is something many people are accustomed to doing, without realizing the danger it can bring. If you’re not comfortable to the idea of opening your door to strangers, then you should get [...]

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

Posted August 31st, 2009 By Elaine DIY

When you’re out gardening or doing landscaping, a pair of hedge trimmers is a very efficient tool, as long as its blades are sharp. If not, it can lead to damage on your plants, longer time to finish gardening tasks and even to [...]

How to Hollow a Book

Posted August 12th, 2009 By Elaine Crafts

Hiding treasure in a buried, hard-to-find area is a great idea, but isn’t it better if you hide it in plain sight? You can do this with the help of a hollow book. Whether it’s money, a spare key or a secret candy [...]

How to Sharpen Drill Bits

Posted July 26th, 2009 By Marck DIY

Even the highest-quality drill bits get dull over time.  Drill bits are designed to remain as sharp as possible even when used under the toughest situations; yet like any tool with a point or an edge, the head of the bit can get [...]

How to Ice Fish

Posted June 23rd, 2009 By Elaine Hunting

When winter comes, many people choose to hibernate and stay snug in their homes, but for those who love the icy outdoors, there’s one fun activity they can do: ice fishing. Ice fishing is a fun sport, but you have to learn the [...]

How to Mount a Flat Screen TV

Posted June 8th, 2009 By Elaine DIY

If you recently purchased a flat screen TV, one of the major concerns you have to take care of is mounting it on the wall. Flat screen TVs look better on the wall rather than lying on a shelf, also giving your place [...]

How to Build a Horseshoe Pit

Posted May 25th, 2009 By Elaine Games

If you’re tired of playing the usual sporty games at your backyard, one fun alternative is to play horseshoes. This game is enjoyable, and if you like playing it over and over, you should consider building a horseshoe pit at your backyard. It’s [...]

How to Install Glass Block Windows

Posted May 19th, 2009 By Elaine DIY

In some rooms, like bathrooms and dark areas of the house, natural light looks great, so instead of regular windows, many people use glass block windows in various styles and patterns. You can ask window installation experts to professionally install glass block windows, [...]

How to Build a Forge

Posted April 20th, 2009 By Elaine Building

For many people, smithing can be either used to make a living or for fun, as a creative hobby. If you decide to try this out, you must first construct a forge, to suit your smithing needs. Otherwise, you’ll have to make-do [...]

How to Build a Tumbling Composter

Posted March 12th, 2009 By Elaine Gardening

To aerate your trash and make it compost better, you can use a compost turning tool. You can simply buy one, but since it can be a bit expensive, it’s better if you build your own. Here’s how to build a tumbling [...]