How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades -Video
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Getting Ready for Winter
It's gotten chilly here in the deep south which is a reminder to make sure we are ready for winter. Although winters here are fairly mild, we still encounter many below freezing days, and once every 10 years or so we have significant snow fall. When it snows more than a dusting here everything shu
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Time to Winterize – The Yard
Things to do in your yard before winter: Trim trees if there are branches close to the house or electrical wires. Dig up and transfer flower bulbs, plant spring bulbs. Mulch perennial flower beds. Reseed bare spots in the lawn. Seal driveways, brick patios and wood decks. Move potted p
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Time to Winterize – Secure the Outside
There are all kinds of things that need to be done to get ready for winter, many things you can assign to your older children. Making sure that the house is ready for winter can make you more comfortable and save you money in the end. Here are a few suggestions: Furnace Inspection - Have y
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How to Build a Deck – Videos
Here are some really good tutorials produced by Lowes to show you how to build a deck. These would be really good for your young men to watch to understand how a deck is built and get familiar with the terms that builders use.
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How to Clean and Maintain Your Refrigerator (videos)
You should give your refrigerator a good cleaning once a month. (Be sure to watch the Brian Reagan video at the end - He's a HOOT!) First take everything out and throw away anything that is outdated. Remove shelves and bins. Unplug before you start cleaning it. I use hot soapy (dish liquid) wa
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