Grand Blanc, MI

Texas State

Family Handyman

A powerful spring thunderstorm rolled through Texas earlier this week, bringing eighty-mile-per-hour winds that toppled trees and knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of people, including me. Luckily, I have an emergency generator (I am an electrician, after all). So, after a few hours of nervously watching my computer’s power bar dwindle and thinking about the food in my fridge, I rolled the generator out of the garage and fired it up.

11 Tips for Maintaining Your Emergency Generator

Bare concrete foundation walls can look bad, especially if not screened by bushes and shrubs. However, there are several good ways to dress them up and add insulation at the same time. Foundation insulation panels are one good-looking option. Insulation Technique for Termite-free Areas. Foam insulation panels are available in...

What Can You Do to Hide Bare Foundation Walls on Your House?

Slippery stairs pose a significant hazard, especially in areas prone to rain or ice, as they can lead to dangerous falls and injuries. The risk is heightened for older adults, children, and individuals with mobility issues. Ensuring stair safety is crucial for preventing accidents. Simple modifications can enhance traction on wooden steps, making them safer.

Make Wood Steps Safer With This Simple Hack

We tested the best luxury cooling sheets to see which are truly worth the money. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. Warm weather is creeping its way into the Midwest, and, combined with being a new mom,...

The 8 Best Cooling Bed Sheets of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

With summer outdoor activities in full swing, everyone’s looking for ways to keep mosquitoes, flies and other pests at bay — and Irish Spring soap is a perennial trending solution. In this YouTube video, the host places a bar on the porch, rubs it on doors and tables, puts grated flakes in various locations and dissolves it in water to spray plants and her own skin.

Does Irish Spring Soap Really Keep Mosquitoes Away? Experts Weigh In

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I have tested and extensively used dozens of backpack leaf blowers and have never been more impressed than with the versatility of the Husqvarna 150BT Backpack Leaf Blower. I used to own a landscaping company, and having a reliable backpack blower is a must year-round, not just during autumn. Landscapers can only make money by doing a good job making lawns pristine while moving as quickly as possible. A nice mow, blow, and go is the treasured lingo of many landscapers.

I’m a Professional Landscaper, and I Tried Husqvarna’s Backpack Leaf Blower

Those big screwheads in the threshold of a newer entry door aren’t just decorative; they raise or lower a narrow strip set in the threshold. So try this hack if you’ve noticed a draft under the door. Adjust the Exterior Door Threshold. On a sunny day, turn off...

Raise a Door Threshold To Reduce Drafts

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

When fate dealt me a one-two punch one afternoon, a ladder stabilizer saved my life. I was rebuilding soffits and fascias three stories up on my 40-foot, fully extended ladder. As I juggled tools and lumber, rising winds began buffeting the ladder. It wiggled and jiggled but withstood the gusts, thanks to the stabilizer. Then, in a Keystone cop-like maneuver, my partner accidentally banged a 1×10 across the bottom of the ladder. It shuddered even more but stayed put. Without the stabilizer, that ladder and I would have slid off the gable wall and crashed to the ground.

How Do You Make a Ladder Sturdier?

Saint Johns County, FL

Hastings, FL

Jacksonville Today

Eight people have been arrested on drug charges stemming from an undercover investigation at a convenience store in Hastings, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

8 arrested in Hastings drug and gambling bust

Reading, PA

Mahanoy City, PA

The Shenandoah (PA) Sentinel

MAHANOY CITY – Two members of a motorcycle club were convicted on federal charges, accused...
The post Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say first appeared on The Shenandoah Sentinel.

Convicted motorcycle club members orchestrated ‘brutal’ home-invasion in Mahanoy, feds say

Drywall is often considered among the most plain and basic of building materials. While standard drywall is certainly not all that appealing to look at, there are still creative ways to use the material that will stand out in a home. If you’re looking to create a unique vibe in...

How To Make Rounded Drywall Corners

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. There are many ways to cool off during the hot summer months in the south. Old-school sprinklers, water pads, kiddie pools, you name it—I’ve tried them all over the years. Having grown up in the heat and humidity, there isn’t a body of water (man-made or not) that I haven’t dipped my toes in to find some relief.

Funsicle Pool Review: We Just Found Your New Summer Staple

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. As someone who’s used and reviewed over a dozen fire pits, including the Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit and Solo Stove, and has an indoor fireplace, I like to keep a lot of firewood on hand. Not only that, I also want to make sure the wood is protected on stormy nights.

I Tried the All-New Breeo Firewood Rack, Here’s My Honest Opinion

Georgia State

Coffee County, GA

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 49-year-old woman from Douglas was recently arrested for allegedly submitting a life insurance policy for her ex-husband without his knowledge. According to a Coffee County Sheriff’s Office incident report, detectives met with a man on May 7 at the Coffee County Law Enforcement Center concerning a reported case of insurance fraud.

Georgia woman charged for allegedly filing life insurance policy application on ex-husband

Maryland State

If you’re looking into handling the upkeep of your wooden furnishings yourself, you may be looking for a sealant that you can apply easily. Polyurethane is a very common varnish choice, as it comes in multiple types and, according to manufacturers like Behr, it can “enhance the look and color of your wood surface.” But what is polyurethane, and is it waterproof?

Is Polyurethane Waterproof?

First used in the 1930s to keep weeds down along many of America’s new roads, propane torches have found a permanent place among organic farmers as a chemical-free way to manage weeds. Today, many homeowners are drawn to this weeding method, which requires little physical effort and time. “Flame weeding can be an effective alternative,” Garrett Poshusta from The Grit and Polish says.

Can You Get Rid of Weeds with Weed Burners?

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What is more summery than an icy, sweet frozen drink? If the heat wave is getting to you, try whipping up this simple frozen strawberry lemonade. All you need is your choice of lemonade and some frozen strawberries. You can use store-bought lemonade, make your own from scratch, or a powdered version. As for strawberries, frozen ones are the easiest choice. If you'd rather use fresh, add at least two cups of ice until you reach a nice, frozen consistency.

2-Ingredient Frozen Strawberry Lemonade: Beat the Heat!

Learning how to use a hole saw is essential for any DIYer interested in home improvement. Discover the right technique for using a hole saw so you can tackle your next home improvement project with confidence. Tools Required. Clamps or vice. Drill. Hole saw. Screwdriver. Materials Required. Door or other...

How To Use a Hole Saw

Burton, MI

Flint, MI

Goodrich, MI

Davison, MI

Holly, MI

Swartz Creek, MI

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How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness

Working at heights is dangerous, whether you’re on the job or in your own home or yard. As an electrical apprentice, I worked for a year...

How to Properly Use a Roof Safety Harness

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