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Weekend Spruce-Up

10 Uses for Car Wax

Grab a lint-free cloth and get to work on your house this weekend—with car wax! PLUS, see 10 Surprising Uses for unlikely Workshop Accessories, including:
• Old Jeans
• Dental Floss
• Baking Soda
• Egg Cartons
See 10 home projects you can do in a jiffy with a can of car wax … more

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Need to Know

14 Household Myths Debunked

The experts from This Old House set the record straight. PLUS, see more expert advice from the TOH crew:
•12 Quick Fixes
•More Quick Fixes
•Reasons to Remodel Now
•Is Your Pro a Con?
Free yourself—and your house—with the truth … more

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Photo Gallery

Wackiest Kitchen Products II

More over-the-top kitchen products to leave you wondering how they come up with this stuff. PLUS other out-there products, including:
•Wackiest Kitchen Products
•Wackiest Pet Products
•Wackiest Yard and Garden Products
•Wackiest Bath Products
They might be wacky, but these fun items are useful, too … more

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How-to Video

How to Install a Rain Diverter

Rain drops keep falling on your head? Keep your entryway dry with this simple-to-build rain diverter. PLUS, more on Drainage and Gutters, including:
•Harvesting Water With Rain Barrels
•Extending Downspouts
•Installing Rain Gutters
•Repairing Damaged Gutters
Keep roof runoff away from your front door… more

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Summer Special

Outdoor Showers

A place to rinse off outdoors is a no-brainer for beach dwellers. But it's also great for cleaning up grimy gardeners, sweaty Little Leaguers, and muddy mutts. Here's how to hook up one of your own. PLUS, see more Summer Solutions:
•Outdoor Sports Courts
•Outdoor Rooms
•Maintaining a Pool
•Building a Shade Arbor
Put a shower in your yard and enjoy an al fresco scrub … more

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Weekend Project

How to Install a Solid-Surface Backsplash

Save money and sharpen your DIY skills by learning how to install a solid-surface backsplash. PLUS, see more on Backsplashes, including:
•Backsplash Gallery
•Removable Kitchen Backsplash
•Installing a Tile Backsplash
•Working with Glass Tile
Get it done this weekend… more

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Easy Garden Upgrades

Audubon/Woodlink Plastic Ranch Feeder with Suet

Wildlife-Friendly Yard Accessories

Can't afford a vacation in a beautiful, natural setting this year? Bring nature to you with these 10 great garden additions. PLUS, see more on Landscaping for nature:
• Attract Birds and Butterflies
• Plants for Backyard Birds
• Create a Butterfly Garden
• Lawn-Less Yard Solutions
Welcome birds to your yard … more

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Open Question

Q: What's with my noisy AC?

I'm hearing a buzzing coming from my AC unit after it stops running. The unit is a little over 10 years old and works fine except for this continuous buzzing. Is this normal?

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