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10 Uses for Plastic Bags

Sure, you can line your bathroom trash can with them. But check out these other clever recycling ideas, too… more

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100 DIY Upgrades for Under $100: Storage and Organization

by the editors of This Old House

Steal a few pennies from the stash and you stash away your stuff with style. The editors of This Old House show you how…more

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LED Flashlights

by Sal Vaglica

Long-lasting LEDs are the smart choice for your new flashlight…more

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10 Uses for Old Blue Jeans

Jeans can cost as much as a used car. So it pays to recycle 'em—like we do

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Norm's Notebook: Work Gloves

Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for work gloves

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How to Work Safely on a Ladder

First-time homeowner and TOH host Kevin O'Connor steps up and demonstrates how to work safely on a ladder

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Dangerous Workshop Dust

Is my dust collector a fire hazard?

10 Uses for an Egg Carton

After the eggs are all scrambled and eaten, the container is useful for home improvement

Choosing and Using Work Lights

Shedding a little light on the subject can be a challenge during a project. These work lights will stand up to the toughest job site

Wanted: Women's Boots Made for Working

This Old House editorial assistant Ashley Womble searches for steel-toed kicks

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