Brighten up this Christmas season by adding some festive lights to the inside and outside of your home. If it is 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. Pickup Christmas Lights Whether you decorate inside…
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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 approaching, so 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 want to spruce up your great-grandma’s recipe or start a tradition, check out these three ways to cook…
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 decent 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…
How to Can Salsa
Celebrate your bountiful crop of tomatoes from the garden by making some tasty salsa you can enjoy and share with your family and friends. You may have already developed a salsa recipe using fresh ingredients from your garden, but learning about food safety before canning your special salsa is essential. Knowing canning safety rules also…
How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
As temperatures drop in fall, it may seem like extraordinarily little is happening in your yard. However, much goes on beneath the soil until it freezes. Freshly planted trees strive to grow roots and anchor themselves to the ground while microbes and earthworms process organic matter into nutrients for your plants. Trees losing leaves in…
How to Choose the Best Pressure Washer
Determining what pressure washer is best for you depends entirely on your needs. It would be best to have a rough estimate of what you plan to wash with it, how frequently you plan to use it, and where it is likely to see action. For example, a homeowner wanting to clean the siding in…
DeWalt Battery Compatability
DEWALT has released some sweet new batteries over the past few years. They currently run two primary voltage platforms for their extensive cordless tools: 20 and 60 volts. DEWALT 20V MAX and FlexVolt – What’s the Difference? For those who haven’t been paying attention, DEWALT revolutionized cordless power tools in 2016 when they released the…
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed
A raised garden bed provides plenty of benefits. They’re perfect for areas with poor soil and allow you to create ideal soil conditions for whatever you’d like to grow. Raised beds are great to keep pets or pests out of your garden, too. Building a DIY raised garden bed can feel like a daunting task,…
DIY Project: Creating a Wood Sign with Calligraphy Writing
A wood sign makes a great decorative piece, and they are fun builds to work on. We are sharing our latest DIY project to add personalization to your decor. Use the tools below or whatever you have on hand, and as always, shop Acme Tools for any tools needed. Wood Sign Materials DIY Project Guide…