Brighten up this Christmas season by adding some festive lights to the inside and outside of your home. If it’s your first time decorating or you want to revamp your current display, this guide will help you pick and hang your lights like a pro this year. Picking Christmas Lights Whether you’re decorating inside or…
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8 Easy Ways to Update Your Home
Home improvements can be costly and time-consuming. Check out these simple ways to refresh your home without breaking the bank. Update or Add Curtains Hanging curtains can improve your home in many ways; curtains can add texture to a room and are good for light management. Curtains can be expensive, but they don’t have to…
3 Ways to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start planning your Thanksgiving dinner. From stuffing to green bean casserole to pumpkin pie, there’s something for everyone, but the star of most Thanksgiving meals is the turkey. If you’re looking to spruce up your great-grandma’s recipe or start a tradition of your own,…
Be Prepared This Winter with a DIY Emergency Car Kit
With winter right around the corner, it’s essential to start preparing. Sleet and snow can reduce visibility which can lead to accidents. Freezing weather, low visibility, and severe storms can cause you to become stranded in winter weather. It’s best to avoid travel during these times. If you find yourself having to venture out, don’t…
Biscuit Joiner vs Domino Joiner
Biscuit Joiner A biscuit joiner, sometimes called a plate joiner, is a tool to join two pieces of wood to create a biscuit joint. A biscuit joint involves inserting a compressed wood chip, the biscuit, in slots cut in the corresponding piece of wood. How it works A biscuit joiner uses a tiny circular blade…
Beginner’s Guide to Router Bits
You might ask yourself what a wood router is used for and why you need one. Wood routers are an excellent tool for cutting joints, making duplicates from patterns, making decorative surface cuts, and much more. The wood router is one of your collection’s most valuable and versatile woodworking tools. However, the router will only…
All-In-One Charging with the DEWALT USB Charging Kit
Charging your DEWALT batteries and USB devices just got easier with the DEWALT USB Charging Kit, a breakthrough in charging convenience. The all-in-one charging system has a bidirectional USB-C port that not only powers phones, tablets, and laptops but can also charge any DEWALT 20V Max or FLEXVOLT battery. As previously mentioned, the charging system…
How to Restore a Wood Deck
A well-maintained deck boosts your home’s curb appeal and increases your property’s value. However, ensuring your home stays in good shape takes some effort. Deck restoration projects can rejuvenate and extend the life of the wood. Exposed to the elements and traffic, wood decks need periodic cleaning and maintenance. Deck refinishing involves many steps, including…
Best String Trimmers of 2022
You’ve just mowed your lawn, and it looks beautiful. The sun has been beating down on you for hours, and you’re sipping a cold glass of lemonade, looking over your hard work. The grass is at a perfect uniform height that would make your neighbors jealous. The only problem is you aren’t done yet. It’s…
Caulking Gun Buying Guide
If you’re a homeowner, a caulk gun is one of those tools you’ll eventually need. It’s surprising how often you’ll use it throughout the lifetime of your home. Whether you need it to seal a new bathtub or fix a drafty window, the list of tasks around the house that require a caulk gun is…