
Jenelle is a city girl trying to make it in the country. She "McGuyvers" her way through home ownership, dog parenting, and life in general. When she is not writing to give her dogs a better life, she is probably watching Netflix.
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10 Project Ideas With Mirror Tiles
Mirror tiles can update any surface or room in your home....
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Exterior Solid Color Stains: Latex or Oil
What you need to know about solid color exterior stains....
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Get the Secrets of Color Design With Paige Davis
Home expert Paige Davis encourages color during National Painting Week....
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5 Hacks for Creating Outdoor Furnishings on a Budget
You don't have to break the bank to have the best looking patio....
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Growing Dwarf Citrus Trees Indoors, Part 1
Grow your own citrus inside!...
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Guide to Flowering Vines
Flowering vines add a quaint feel....
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Best Container Plants to Repel Bugs!
Keep those pesky, creepy crawlers away with easy-to-grow (and easy-to-move) container plants....
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How to Grow Larkspur
You can start these beautiful, cold-loving flowers in your own garden....
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How to Eliminate Bald Patches in the Lawn
With a little effort, you can ensure that the grass is always greener on your side of the fence...
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Create an Authentic Zen Garden in Your Backyard
Create a place of rest and rejuvenation....
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Stop Running Toilets From Wasting Your Water
Don't let your running toilet get the best of you....
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Septic, Well, and Pump Q and A
Once it goes down the drain, it still may not be gone....
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How to Repair a Leaking Faucet
How to repair your leaky faucet....
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Installing Kitchen Sink Drain Plumbing
This is one place you want a drain in your life....
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Programmable and Automatic Thermostats
Understand programmable and automatic thermostats....
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Sew Your Own Body Pillow
Save money by making your own body double....
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Shower Door Seal Repair
Save your bathroom from potential water damage....
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The Different Effects of Polyurethane Sealants and Urethane Sealants
Which sealant is right for you?...
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Reflecting Heat Away
Save energy this summer with these tips....
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How to Install PVC Pipe
What it is, why to use it, and how to install it....
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Slate Maintenance, Care, and Repair
Slate is quarried stone....
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Leaky Shower Head? How to Replace a Shower Washer
Stop that drip, drip, drip in just 3 steps....
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Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2
Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered....
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Cleaning Mildew on Caulk
Mildew on caulk is a common bathroom problem....
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What you Need to Know Before Buying a Water Heater
A little knowledge goes a long way when replacing a water heater....
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What to Do When a Furnace Blower Fan Won't Start
A furnace blower fan is one of the main components in a hot air furnace or home heater system....
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Options for Venting a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Deciding on where to vent your bathroom fan doesn't have to be exhausting!...
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Keeping a Window Air Conditioner From Freezing Up
Keep your home cool during the water months. Don't let your window air condition unit freeze up...
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Quick Fixes for Common Fireplace Blower Problems
Keep the fire going with these fixes....
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Installing Recessed Lighting
Brighten up those dark corners by installing recessed lighting!...
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Troubleshooting a Faulty Door Knob Latch
Door knob not latching properly? Read this!...
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Tips for Staining Birch Plywood
Read this before you start staining!...
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How to Check for Bed Bugs
If the title has you itching already, try to push through and save yourself from an infestation...
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Refinishing a Wood Swing Set
A wooden swing set can last for years....
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Plan and Build Stairs With Landings
Follow these seven steps, and build your own stairs with landings!...
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Natural Gas Pipe Sizing Guide
Your go-to guide for natural gas pipe sizing....
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Installing Brick Pavers Over a Concrete Slab
Cover up your drab concrete with brick pavers....
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What to Consider Before Starting a Floor Tile Project
Don't quit before you begin, tiling's easier than you think....
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What Type of Screws to Use on a Wood Fence
Aside from security, wood fences add to an estate’s beauty and value....
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Wood Floor Sanding
How to use floor sanders when refinishing your wood floor....
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Restyle Your Bathroom Without Remodeling It
Here are some easy and inexpensive steps to take....
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Greenhouse Plastic
There are a few different ways to build with this material....
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Materials for Kitchen Backsplash Designs
Give your kitchen a makeover by adding a backsplash....
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Affordable Upgrade: Painting Countertops
Don't pay for new countertops, paint them!...
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Wiring an Outlet
Save big by wiring your own outlet with these 10 easy steps....
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Popcorn Ceiling Maintenance
Popcorn ceiling repairs can seem daunting....
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Designing a Bachelor Pad
Don't be that guy who never has anyone over because he's embarrassed about his place. Read this...
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How to Build a Rain Barrel
By building a rain barrel, you can save fresh water for everyday use in the garden or otherwise...
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Cleaning Vinyl Upholstery Basics
Vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is thermoplastic....
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Must-Have Tools for Every Skill Level
Don't know what your toolbox needs? We do....