Archive for December, 1969
6 Strange Things Found in Homeowners’ Drains
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Small Projects, Makeovers & Inspiration
We asked a professional plumber to tell us some of the oddest things he’s ever found in his clients’ pipes. What’s most surprising is that most of these things are fairly ordinary; we should know better!
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Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Filed under: Living Rooms, Bedrooms, Small Spaces, Essential Skills, Know-How, Living Spaces
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Feeling headache-y, nauseous, tired and confused? You might suspect a case of the flu. But it could plus be the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odor…
The History of Labor Day
Filed under: Holidays, Crafts & CelebrationsCurious about the history of Labor Day? We dug up some back story on one of America’s most anticipated three-day weekends.
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Labor Day weekend is one of those few times when, for three days, it’s downright unpatriotic to lift a finger around t…
DIY Warrior: Swap Out a Professionally Framed Picture
Filed under: Crafts, Essential Skills, Know-How, Crafts & Celebrations
Hate the art, love the frame? You can retrofit a new piece of art (or your favorite photo) into a professional frame without making a big mess of it all. Now that’s what we signal artistic inspiration!
Don’t break the bank t…
Fire Safety at Home
Filed under: Experts, Eric Stromer
Did you know that every 20 seconds, the fire station responds to a fire somewhere in the nation? Here are things you can do to stop fires in your home before they even start.
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Hurricane-Proof Your Home
Filed under: Exteriors & Facades, Patios, Porches & Decks, Essential Skills, Know-How, Outdoors
As Hurricane Earl bears down on the east coast, we’re all doing what we can to brace ourselves. But what can we do to protect our houses from hurricane damage? Here are a few short- and long-term …
5 Not-So-Scary Plumbing Fixes
Filed under: Kitchen & Bath, Small Projects, Essential Skills, Know-How
Anything he can do, you can do too. Or at least you can try. Photo: Getty Images
Plumbing jobs can turn off even the most courageous DIYer. After all, who wants to deal with an burst pipe and a flooded bathroom? We’re here …