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FixitUp Find: Vermont American Woodeater Drill Bits

The biggest challenge I have drilling holes–everywhere from deck building to residential remodeling–is keeping the bits sharp. Don’t ask me how, but I invariably hit…

FixitUp Find: A Four-Season Mower

August and September are normally the best time of year to buy lawnmowers, but if you just can’t wait, a lot of stores are having…

Making Ice Cream in a Bag!?

Ice cream in a bag? I read that you can make Rock ‘n’ Roll Ice Cream in Parenting magazine, and had to find out if ice…

How To Remove a Chain-Link Fence

Question: I just bought a row-house in the city. There is a ratty old chain-link fence between my neighbor’s concrete driveway and mine. I can…

Roofing Material for Severe Weather

With the massive weather events from fire to tornado scouring the US with what seems like increasing frequency and intensity, it’s almost easy to forget…

Choosing Roof Color Tips

It’s easy to assume the biggest problem you can have with a new roof–whether you’re installing one or having one installed–is that is could leak….