
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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Installing Window Trim
Spruce up your windows by installing new trim....
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Kitchen Island Cooktops: the Good, the Bad, and the Options
Kitchen islands are great additions, but should you use them for your cooktop?...
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Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2
Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered....
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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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Programmable and Automatic Thermostats
Understand programmable and automatic thermostats....
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How to Clean the Dryer
Your dryer works hard. Keep it clean and well maintained....
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Roofing 6 - Sheathing the Roof
Why pay a contractor when you can sheath your roof yourself?...
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Prevent Burglars While You're Away on Vacation
The majority of burglaries occur when the home is unoccupied. Protect your home with these tips...
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5 Outdoor Theme Parties to Try This Summer
Look no further to ensure your next party stands out from the crowd....
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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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Best DIY Outdoor Games to Liven Up Your Party
Here are five DIY outdoor games to liven up your party....
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Cleaning Mildew on Caulk
Mildew on caulk is a common bathroom problem....
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Installing Brick Pavers Over a Concrete Slab
Cover up your drab concrete with brick pavers....
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Tips for Staining Birch Plywood
Read this before you start staining!...
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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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Repairing Wood Siding
Wood siding can last for generations with proper care....
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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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Exterior Solid Color Stains: Latex or Oil
What you need to know about solid color exterior stains....
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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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Installing Kitchen Sink Drain Plumbing
This is one place you want a drain in your life....
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Shower Door Seal Repair
Save your bathroom from potential water damage....
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Reflecting Heat Away
Save energy this summer with these tips....
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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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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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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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Refinishing a Wood Swing Set
A wooden swing set can last for years....
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Materials for Kitchen Backsplash Designs
Give your kitchen a makeover by adding a backsplash....
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Cleaning Vinyl Upholstery Basics
Vinyl, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is thermoplastic....
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Installing a Ceiling Fan With a Swag Kit
Read this for help installing a ceiling fan....
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Water Damage and Your Masonry Chimney
Water causes more damage to masonry chimneys than fires do....
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Carpet Cleaning and Care
Regular thorough vacuuming removes soil from among fibers of carpets, thus keeping their good a...
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Understanding Wallpaper Pattern Matches
If you're hanging patterned wallpaper, better check this first....
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Pouring Your Garage Foundation
Save big by pouring your garage foundation yourself....
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Putting a Fallen Chain Back on a Chainsaw
Fallen chain? Don't fret....
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All About Mint
Mint is the herb of hospitality....
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Covering Old Wallpaper: To Strip or Not to Strip?
If you've grown tired of that unsightly, outdated wallpaper, this weekend is the perfect time t...
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Guide to Polyurethane Finishes
Polyurethanes are liquid plastic resins....
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Concrete and Cement Repair and Care
Concrete is an extremely strong, durable material....
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Answers to Questions About Toilet Repair
Six questions about repairing, replacing, or unclogging your most necessary appliance....
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Answers to Questions About Bathtubs
Seven questions about removing, installing, refreshing, or replacing your tub....