Family Handyman

Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer. Nothing jazzes up a rail quicker than custom-planed spindles. And planing rough-cut 2x2s into crisp, clean spindles is a great way to get familiar with your planer. I usually make 2x2s from wider 2×4 or 2×6 lumber. It allows me to get better-looking spindles with crisp, square edges. Rip the boards to about 1-5/8 in. This will allow you to remove the saw marks and still have about a 1-1/2 in. thickness.

6 Tips for Using a Wood Planer Like a Pro

Replacing or adding a driveway to your home? The first step is finding a reputable contractor to do the job. The residential asphalt industry has more than its share of fly-by-nights. The only advice I can offer is to find one with references from homeowners who are still satisfied with their driveways after a decade or so. Assuming you find a good contractor, the rest should take care of itself.

Pro Secrets for a Durable DIY Asphalt Driveway

North Carolina State

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Winston-salem, NC

Town Talks

A North Carolina restaurant serves fried chicken in a “spicy, savory” sauce — and fans can’t get enough. So much so, the restaurant now ranks as the state’s No. 1 place to eat fried chicken.

Best fried chicken in North Carolina is at this restaurant, Yelp says. Why it’s No. 1

GreenMatters

When it comes to natural pest control options, there are plenty of good ideas. From hanging up plastic bags full of shiny pennies, to keeping the things that attract bugs (like hummingbird feeders) away from your home, there are loads of non-chemical options that people swear by. However, there may be one bug repelling hack that could actually boost your home's curb appeal as well, and it's actually a pretty easy DIY for almost any homeowner. Continue reading to learn why some experts swear by a specific house paint color that they say bugs can't help but stay away from,...

Paint Your House This Color to Keep Bugs Away

Whether you’re enjoying a cup of cold brew as a morning pick-me-up or savoring an after-dinner coffee or espresso to wind down after a long day, mastering how to store coffee grounds vs. beans will help ensure that you’re experiencing the freshest and most flavorful cup possible. The...

How to Store Coffee—Find Out Once and For All If Freezer or Pantry Is Best

Wasps are pollinators in the garden, but not insects you want to encounter around your home, yard, or patio—they are more aggressive than bees, and you don't want to get stung while lounging outside. They aren't a big threat if left alone when foraging for food. However, if they...

How to Get Rid of Wasps 4 Easy Ways (and Keep Them From Coming Back)

A trail of ants in your kitchen is probably not a welcome sight. Ants are a common household pest, but they can be easy to eliminate if you spring into action quickly. We talked to the pros in pest control about what DIY ant killers are worth a try. Mix up one of the solutions below to get rid of the ants in your home.

6 DIY Ant Killers That Actually Work, According to Pest Pros

Real Homes

Wondering how to make a homemade bug spray? Our industry experts provide a simple step-by-step guide, with key ingredients and top tips.

How to make a homemade bug spray — repel unwanted intruders with our step-by-step guide

Cleaning the bathroom is often considered one of the most dreaded household chores. With the variety of surfaces to tackle, the bathtub frequently poses the most significant challenge. Soap scum, hard water stains, and grime can accumulate quickly, requiring intense scrubbing and harsh chemicals to remove. This task is not only labor-intensive but can also be discouraging, making it tempting to put off cleaning for another day. However, what if you could transform this tiresome chore into a simple, almost effortless task?

No-Scrub Bathtub Cleaning Hack

The garbage disposal is one kitchen appliance that’s all too easy to overlook in terms of routine cleaning. Unlike your oven or your dishwasher, it’s not a device you necessarily use or even notice on a daily basis, so in many homes, the disposal doesn’t command attention until there’s a problem with it. Or a problematic odor coming from within it.

It’s Probably Time to Clean Your Garbage Disposal—Here’s How

Real Simple

Don't kick the can! Here's your cleaning plan to get rid of bad odors.

How to Clean All the Trash Cans Inside—and Outside—of Your Home So They Smell Fresh

Ohio State

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The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Certain aspects of the home that homeowners share are unique, whether you have an apartment, a condo, or a house. Take the living room, for example, which contains multiple pieces of furniture. Your bedroom may also have a dedicated dresser or cabinet. Believe it or not, these pieces of furniture...

How to Get Rid of Pests in Home Furniture

Colorado State

David Heitz

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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In the world of astrology, certain dates align with celestial energies that lean toward the fruition of dreams. Today is one such day. The energy brings with it an essence of positivity, offering a powerful blend of heavenly influences that can bring longings into existence. For three zodiac signs in particular, this is especially true. Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius, the stars are aligning in your favor more so than the rest of us. Here's how these signs can take advantage of this powerful energy and make their dreams begin to come true.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 16, 2024

New Jersey State

Los Angeles, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been 40 years since actor Jon-Erik Hexum died of an accidental self-inflicted gun shot on October 18, 1984 in Los Angeles. He was only 26 years old, and this is his story.

In Memory of Actor Jon-Erik Hexum:  40 Years After His Accidental, Self-Inflicted Tragic Death

A common variety of consumer insecticide sprays is mostly ineffective and of "little to no value" in eliminating cockroach infestations, a study in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows. Residual insecticides are designed to be sprayed on surfaces where cockroaches are likely to appear, exposing them to the toxic ingredient...

Consumer-grade insecticide sprays fail to control cockroaches, study shows

Arkansas State

Exploring the state’s rugged terrain offers a unique opportunity to discover petrified wood, a fossilized treasure from ancient forests. With the right tips, you’ll be ready to embark on your own adventure and uncover these fascinating remnants of prehistoric life. Knowing where to look and what to expect...

The Top Places To Find Arkansas Petrified Wood in 2024

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

This is just one of the stories from our “I’ve Always Wondered” series, where we tackle all of your questions about the world of business, no matter how big or small. Ever wondered if recycling is worth it? Or how store brands stack up against name brands? Check out more from the series here.

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9 Tips for Edge Gluing Boards Perfectly

Here's how to get great results with minimum hassle!. Ken Collier, an editor at The Family Handyman, will demonstrate one technique for edge gluing boards. This...

9 Tips for Edge Gluing Boards Perfectly

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