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4 Screen Door Alternatives Without the Huge Annoyances

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Screen door alternatives beat the traditional sliding option big time. There's nothing worse than your cats climbing up the screen, bugs dying in the tracks, and it popping […]

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8 Garage Door Alternatives That Offer Style & Functionality

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Garage door alternatives can offer much that the usual, powered variety don't (like the motor not breaking all the time). If you don't mind manually opening them, though […]

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8 Garage Alternatives for the Rest of Us

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Garage alternatives save the day when we find ourselves in a home or apartment that can't offer us the traditional drive-in space. We all have cars and projects […]

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8 Decking Alternatives That are More Friendly Than Wood

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Decking alternatives open up the world of back patios for all of us. Having your own little backyard deck is a great way to enjoy the outdoors without […]

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8 Alternatives to Sliding Glass Doors That Look & Work Much Better

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Alternatives to sliding glass doors can not only spruce up your design but can add a lot more functionality, privacy, and enjoyment to your home. Sliding doors are […]

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19 Concrete Alternatives That Save Money & the Planet

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Concrete alternatives align with our goals as a whole. Sustainability is the mantra of the 21st century. It is becoming increasingly clear that each and every one of […]

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12 Types of Ladders to Efficiently & Safely Get the Work Done

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Whether you're changing a light bulb or painting walls of your new home, any of the types of ladders is a must and a preliminary piece of equipment […]

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30 Types of Arches, Modern & Historical, Visually Displayed

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There are quite a few types of arches, and that's largely because the arch is a design element that has been around for thousands of years. While it […]

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8 Gutter Alternatives That Work as Well and Look Better

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Gutter alternatives are a great choice when you either don't have any gutters or are looking to replace your existing ones. You don't have to follow the typical […]

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Garage Floor Crack Repair 101 (Plus When to DIY & When to Call a Pro)

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No matter how nice your garage floor is when it’s first installed, and regardless of how well you take care of it, you’ll eventually get a garage floor […]

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How to Remove a Stripped Bolt (& How to Avoid Causing Them)

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There are a number of ways that a bolt can become stripped, rounded, seized, and seemingly impossible to remove. Whether you’ve having issues with a screw, a bolt, […]

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How to Store an Extension Ladder in a Garage

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We put a lot of thought into having the right tools for the jobs we do around the house, and in to having high-quality stuff for our yards, […]

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How to Secure a Sliding Glass Door: Easy Security Options

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It's not paranoid to wonder if your sliding glass door is safe. You engage their tiny locks, maybe you throw a broom stick into the track, or even […]

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Standard Garage Size: Diagrams & Dimensions Up to 4 Car Garages

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"How big is a garage?" I started to wonder as my brother began talking about building custom shelving in his. Is there a standard garage size or at […]

How to Remove Rust From Tools (Prevention Tips & More)

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Another season has arrived and you head to the garage to find your gardening tools only to find they've gathered rust, and not just a little bit. It's […]

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How to Make a Cutting Board: It's Not as Hard as You Think

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So you want to know how to make a cutting board. As we tend to do, my brother and I were hanging out in his garage last Sunday […]