DIY for the Home & Garden
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Make your own eco-friendly cleaning products
Instead of cluttering your house with harmful household cleansers, use these ten tips to make your... more
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A better bathroom on a budget Photo
Looking to upgrade a dated or dingy bathroom on a budget? more
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Make a newspaper pot Photos
Seed-starting pots you make from newsprint are practically free. Because they break down quickly,... more
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DIY: Seeding lawn takes time, but it's worth it
Seeding a lawn takes time, but it's considerably less expensive than laying sod. It's a good... more
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Weekend wasters struggle with DIY home-repair jobs Photo
When her husband decided to fix a leaky pipe in the bathroom in their West Hills home, Ethel Brook,... more
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Home repair 101
Contractors have a name for those homeowners who dive into major home-improvement projects without... more
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DIY: Safety valve kit provides washing machine leak protection
When our neighbor had a near-flood, it got our attention. more
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DIY: Install solid shelving
Keeping closets orderly and uncluttered is an ongoing challenge, even for those of us who are... more
Kids' Craft Projects
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Felted fun: Cool crafts that show off the versatile material Photo
Store-bought felt has long been a craft-closet staple, and no wonder: it's soft, sturdy, and... more
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Craft idea catches creepy crawlers Photo
Bug watching is a fun way to get in touch with nature, but if touching them isn't your idea of fun,... more
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Three things to do with tubes Photo
1. Send one into overdrive more
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Earth Day craft for all to enjoy Photo
Earth Day celebrates 40 years this year on April 22. Get ready and show you care with an eco-... more
Mr. Fix-It's New To Lou Too
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Wellness Mats
The latest in anti-fatigue mat technology! WellnessMats provide maximum comfort, safety and well-being while you stand, wherever you stand. If offers you, your feet, back and knees unsurpassed comfort, support and performance. They're amazing! Check 'em out at www.wellnessmats.com more
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The Original Adjustable Door Hinge
Sticking doors have plagued homeowners for centuries, requiring timely cutting, sanding, painting and re-leveling, until now. With the original Adjustable Door Hinge, all you need to fix a sticking door is a screwdriver and a pair of pliers - it's that easy! Check them out at: www.... more
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Magwear from the Spoon Sisters
Spoon Sisters are at it again! Check out their cool gadget, Magwear. If you're tired of holding nails in your mouth and waste entirely too much energy climbing up and down ladders to retrieve fallen screws...then Handyman's Helper is for you. The ridiculously strong magnet (N50 Neodymium magnet,... more
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Frockz
Spice up those old tattered lampshades with Frockz! Frockz are form-fitting, removable, washable, universal sized slip covers for lampshades. Like Lou referred to them - they feel kind of like pantyhose - you simply slip them over your lampshade and they form to the size! Frockz come in a variety... more
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Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers
While hand washing is a simple precaution we can all take in the fight against swine flu and other illnesses the question for parents is "Are your kids washing their hands the right way?" Now parents can answer "yes" - making it fun and easy to get their kids to wash their hands healthier with... more
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The Ultimate Slanket
Sorry to burst your bubble Lou! There already is blanket with feet...and it's called...The Ultimate Slanket! more
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Fling Bins
Ugly bags and smelly trashcans are no longer invited to the party. Flings decorative trash and recycling containers are the perfect solution for all your get-togethers. Portable, attractive, convenient, and easy-to-spot, Flings make clean-up part of the fun - at every gathering, every time! To find... more
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Honey Can Do Portable Garment Rack
Honey Can Do is your source for organization, storage and style. This week we featured their portable/foldable garment rack - perfect for your holiday parties and travel this season! Honey Can Do has a ton of helpful products that will help organize your life - check 'em out at www.honeycando.com more
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Stattec Lock
This New To Lou Too targets do-it-yourselfers, off-road enthusiasts, outdoorsmen or anyone else who's ever searched for a lock key or struggled to remember a combination STRATTEC Security Corp. has just launched a series of locks that open with their owner's car, SUV or truck key. more