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There are two factors to consider when choosing a snow shovel: Your body size and the type of snow you will be shoveling. Shorter people should choose shorter-handled, smaller shovels...

One of my family's favorite children's books is "Something from Nothing" by Phoebe Gilman. The story is about the repurposing of little boy Joseph's baby blanket. Joseph's grandfather is the one who gave him this special blanket and the one who keeps repurposing it for him...

Fridge handles are often made out of hard-to-clean, textured, rubberized material. Many handles do not get clean even after using baking soda, bleach or Magic Eraser. Why not spray paint the handle white? Make sure to choose a spray paint made for plastics...

FLOR modular carpet tiles are a great way to carpet a room without making the commitment of carpet installation. FLOR modular carpet tiles come in 19.7 inch squares and can be used to carpet an entire room or just a small area...

I don't know about you, but I think Thanksgiving is getting way too humorless. Seriously, a holiday that celebrates a venison roast shared by a nation about to be conquered and their colonizers contains more than a hint of humor...

This tip is from Gerardot & Co. via Green Upgrader. For a measly $5, you can create this lamp. It's cute, ecological, and only poses a minor fire hazard. You can find directions for making it on either one of the links above. See full article.

This tip is from Reclaimed Home via Brooklyn Modern. Boil old, paint-covered hardware in water and baking soda for 20 minutes to remove paint and rust. The paint should slide off easily, and you can scrape off any remaining gunk with a wire brush. View original post.

Thanksgiving is just one week away. It's not too late to add some Thanksgiving home décor to your home. There are some great ideas out there in the blogosphere: Thanksgiving themed mantels, wreaths, table décor and much more. ...

Banisters can be a safety hazard for babies and children. You can prevent your children from climbing and falling through banisters by installing a clear plastic shield. Alternatively, you may want to consider re-building your banister posts...

Lead Check swabs are an amazing and economical way to check household products for lead. This kit is available for under $10.00. The swabs provide results in minutes and can be used on plates, furniture and many other surfaces throughout your home...

If you scrape paint from the walls in an older house where the paint is most likely to have lead in it, you must dispose of the paint shavings as if you were disposing of liquid paint. Those paint chips are toxic, so please dispose of them in a sealed container. See full article.

This old-fashioned invention will save you money on firewood, and offers a great way to reuse old newspapers. Soak the newspapers in water, roll them in the Newspaper Log Roller, and remove the "log" from the roller. After letting the newspaper logs dry, you have slow-burning wood stove fuel...

I was just reading The Burning Blog, the official blog of the Burning Man festival. I was looking for some DIY inspiration, and I can't think of a better place to find it than at the world's biggest DIY festival...