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Broken Wrists Cited in Recall of 10,000 Log Splitters With Briggs & Stratton Engines

Apr 13, 2021

If you purchased a Black Diamond-, Crimson-, Lumberjack-, Performance Built- or Brute-brand YTL log splitter as far back as 2019, you’ll want to verify whether yours is subject to a recent safety action announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Briggs & Stratton is recalling about 10,000 YTL Log Splitters with 250cc engines for an issue that has already been cited in two reports of broken wrists.

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Catch a Bad Break? Fix Chips in Your Granite Countertops in 6 Simple Steps

Apr 12, 2021

Even if you typically prefer to call in home-repair professionals to handle the finer details, if the damage is small enough, you can fix chipped granite countertops yourself. Here's how to go about granite countertop repair.

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How to Build a Retaining Wall Good for Showin' and Erosion

Apr 12, 2021

If you're willing to put in the time and sweat o' the brow, there's little holding you back from installing a retaining wall yourself. Here's the information you need to retain about how to build a retaining wall.

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Good Fences Make Good Dogs: How to Install an Invisible Electric Pet Fence

Apr 10, 2021

An invisible electric fence is a safe, viable option for keeping your dog contained to a certain area of the yard. Here's how to install one yourself.

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We Gotta Move These Refrigerators: A Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Your Fridge

Apr 10, 2021

Whether you’re moving your fridge to a new location, disposing of it or just trying to get behind it to clean, here’s a step-by-step guide to moving this large appliance without damaging it or your floors.

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Bust the Dust: How to Clean Dirty Blinds

Apr 10, 2021

Noticed that your blinds are looking dingy? Most blinds are made of wood or plastic, which are — thankfully — pretty easy to clean. Fabric blinds require a little more care. Here's how to clean your blinds.

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How to Remove a Garbage Disposal

Apr 09, 2021

Removing a garbage disposal is a lot easier than it might seem but you still need to do it with care. Here is a step-by-step way on how to do remove a garbage disposal properly.

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In Case You Mist It: HD Hudson Recalls Garden Sprayers Due to Fire Risk

Apr 09, 2021

HD Hudson has recently recalled 64,000 illu-Mist battery-powered garden sprayers due to a fire risk. If you purchased one between December 2019 and January 2021, yours might fall under this recall. Here’s what you need to know.