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Keep your furry companion happily fed with our hands-on tutorial on crafting a DIY Automatic Dog Feeder, ensuring your pet’s meals are always on time and hassle-free. Learn more: How to Make a DIY Automatic Dog Feeder.

How to Make a DIY Automatic Dog Feeder

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Whether remodeling, adding on or building “from scratch,” building strong, stable walls is a priority of any construction project. Then, opening after opening is cut into these walls to accommodate windows, entry doors and patio doors we love. Strange, yes. But if these openings are created correctly, we never have to fear our walls or houses will collapse. And that “right way” means using the structural support system that has been developed over the years to keep houses solid and happy.

What Is Window Header Framing and How Does It Work?

Whether you have a cozy yard that requires minimal maintenance or a large expanse of lawn and patio space for entertaining, you have probably come across problems with unwanted insects or wildlife. Most of us want to find a way to manage outdoor living without harsh chemicals for the safety of family and pets who spend time outside in the summer months.

Does Scattering Soap in the Yard Work to Repel Bugs and Animals?

A plumb and level are essential for various building tasks. Here are tips on how to use them. Whether you’re hanging a picture or framing a house, plumb and level is essential. These tips show how to use plumb bobs and levels for a wide variety of building and decorating tasks.

Master Using Levels and Plum Bobs with These 14 Tips

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

To thin or not to thin, that is the question. The answer? Thin latex paint if the manufacturer provides directions and it benefits your project. Paint formulas are carefully calculated to provide specific results, so changing paint’s physical makeup by thinning can void warranties and alter product performance if not recommended by the manufacturer.

How to Thin Latex Paint for Spraying, Brushing, and Rolling

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Akeena

Let’s dive into some recent restaurant drama involving Hooters, a chain that’s been a staple for many but now finds itself in a bit of a pickle. It seems the restaurant world’s rapid changes and evolving consumer preferences are proving tough for Hooters to handle, especially as they try to stay afloat in today’s competitive market.

Troubled chain shuts down Florida restaurants, fails to make crucial payment

Many homes and additions are built over a crawl space to save time and money. Unlike traditional basements, crawl spaces are often only a few feet tall, built above grade, and many are unfinished with dirt floors. In these settings, moisture must be managed a little differently. Vapor barriers are...

How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Crawlspace

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. If you’re a weird leaf blower fanatic like I am, chances are super high that you have heard of the Ego 765 CFM leaf blower. This blower has received rave reviews from everyone under the sun who has had the privilege of laying hands on it. And I am one of those people. I first tested this blower in 2022, and it has not left my side since. This Ego leaf blower is the Taylor Swift of leaf blowers right now—a popular star everyone wants to see in person.

Ego Leaf Blower Review: I Tried It, and Here’s What You Need to Know

Looking to spruce up your backyard or patio area? We consulted with landscapers and designers to find the best outdoor furniture brands. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. You don’t need to be a design expert to...

The Best Outdoor Furniture Brands, According to Experts

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Many of us love gardening and yard grooming, but few would say they love pulling weeds. Weed management is a nearly constant, labor-intensive activity that typically requires bending, stooping and kneeling to reach the weeds. The end result is usually a sore back, sore knees or both.

I Tried the Fiskars Deluxe Stand-Up Weeder and It Didn’t Break the Bank or My Back

Lumber prices impact much more than just the lumber industry. For homeowners, fluctuating lumber prices can alter budgets for home improvement projects, additions and new home construction plans. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many of my customers decided to hold off on planned projects to wait for lumber prices to fall. Some asked me to explain rising lumber costs to them, which proved to be a complex process.

Lumber Prices Explained: What DIYers Need to Know

For both seasoned professionals and casual DIYers, knowing how to cut screws is a valuable skill that can really come in handy. Maybe your new drawer pulls came with screws that are too long, or you need to remove a damaged screw from a project. Whatever the case, when you need to cut a screw, knowing the right techniques is key.

How To Cut a Screw Perfectly

On July 18, 2024, Bissell issued a recall of certain steam cleaners due to the injury hazard they pose. Roughly 3.2 million devices in the United States are included in this product recall. Read on to find out if your Bissell steam cleaner has been recalled and what to do if it has.

Bissell Recalls Over 3 Million Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Hazard

Minnesota State

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The hit History Channel series "American Pickers" is gearing up for an exciting return to Minnesota this fall. The show's production team has announced plans to film episodes throughout the state in September 2024, offering locals a chance to showcase their unique collections and share their stories with a national audience.

"American Pickers" Set to Unearth Minnesota's Hidden Treasures

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

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(MA) Meet Love "Lovie" Island, an adorable Chihuahua and Rat Terrier mix pup who is ready to fill your life to the brim with, you guessed it, love! This pup, along with her doggie siblings, were owned and very well cared for before tragedy struck. Sadly, Lovie's owner passed away leaving her without a home. Luckily, Great Dog Rescue New England scooped Lovie up and placed her with a foster. Though she is happy at her foster home, Lovie hopes she will not have to wait long before she is scooped up one last time, but this time by her new family.

This Little Chihuahua Who Lost her Owner Is Now Looking For A New Family

A throttle cable on a lawn mower is a mechanical component that connects the throttle lever to the engine’s carburetor, regulating the engine’s speed. It’s crucial for controlling the lawnmower’s power and performance, allowing users to adjust the speed to match mowing conditions. Throttle cables are important because they ensure the engine operates efficiently and safely.

How To Fix a Stuck Throttle Cable on a Lawn Mower

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are two of the biggest celebrities in modern times. While much of the happenings between the two involved their marriage and divorce, there are bigger things for them to focus on. Most notably their children.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s Son Diagnosed With Rare Skin Condition

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. String trimmers are popular tools for lawn maintenance. They’re great for trimming grass around trees, fences and posts. Mowers can’t reach those missed corners, and a string trimmer can even edge along the pavement. Many string trimmers work with attachable tools and accept alternatives to string as the trimmer head.

I Tried the Ryobi Cordless String Trimmer and Will String Out the Details for You

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What Is a Ball Valve and Why Should I Use Them In My Home?

Imagine you didn’t have shutoff valves at each plumbing fixture in your home. Besides violating nearly every plumbing code, you’d have to shut off the water...

What Is a Ball Valve and Why Should I Use Them In My Home?

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