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Where There's a Wobble, There's a Way: How to Fix a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

Apr 17, 2021

Fixing a wobbly ceiling fan is something you can most likely take on yourself without any major tools or equipment. Here's what you need to know.

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Flame King Recalls 500 Propane Cylinders Due to Risk of Gas Leak

Apr 16, 2021

Flame King has recalled some Hog 100-pound Propane Cylinders due to improper handle placement, which could cause a gas leak. To find out if yours is one of the 500 recalled units or if it remains approved for use, read on.

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Ever Cleaned Your Refrigerator Coils? Sure, We Believe You (But Here's How, Just in Case)

Apr 14, 2021

Cleaning refrigerator coils is a must-do maintenance task if you want your fridge to be as energy-efficient as possible. The coils help cool the appliance, and when dirt and debris are obstructing them, they can’t efficiently release the heat. Here's how to clean refrigerator coils correctly.

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The Filth Shall Get Them Clean: Why You Don't Need to Pre-Rinse Your Dishes

Apr 14, 2021

Pre-rinsing dishes may be standard practice in your household — but it's actually unnecessary. Modern dishwashers are designed to handle more than you'd think. Here are three reasons why you can stop pre-rinsing.

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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.