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 TrimSpruce up your windows by installing new trim....
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Kitchen Island Cooktops: the Good, the Bad, and the OptionsKitchen islands are great additions, but should you use them for your cooktop?...
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Answering Furniture Staining and Finishing Questions #2Your furniture staining and finishing questions answered....
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How to Install PVC PipeWhat it is, why to use it, and how to install it....
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Programmable and Automatic ThermostatsUnderstand programmable and automatic thermostats....
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How to Clean the DryerYour dryer works hard. Keep it clean and well maintained....
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Roofing 6 - Sheathing the RoofWhy pay a contractor when you can sheath your roof yourself?...
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Prevent Burglars While You're Away on VacationThe 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 SummerLook no further to ensure your next party stands out from the crowd....
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How to Check for Bed BugsIf 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 PartyHere are five DIY outdoor games to liven up your party....
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Cleaning Mildew on CaulkMildew on caulk is a common bathroom problem....
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Installing Brick Pavers Over a Concrete SlabCover up your drab concrete with brick pavers....
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Tips for Staining Birch PlywoodRead this before you start staining!...
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What Type of Screws to Use on a Wood FenceAside from security, wood fences add to an estate’s beauty and value....
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Repairing Wood SidingWood siding can last for generations with proper care....
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How to Build a Rain BarrelBy 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 OilWhat you need to know about solid color exterior stains....
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5 Hacks for Creating Outdoor Furnishings on a BudgetYou don't have to break the bank to have the best looking patio....
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Growing Dwarf Citrus Trees Indoors, Part 1Grow your own citrus inside!...
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Guide to Flowering VinesFlowering 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 LarkspurYou can start these beautiful, cold-loving flowers in your own garden....
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How to Eliminate Bald Patches in the LawnWith 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 BackyardCreate a place of rest and rejuvenation....
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Stop Running Toilets From Wasting Your WaterDon't let your running toilet get the best of you....
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Installing Kitchen Sink Drain PlumbingThis is one place you want a drain in your life....
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Shower Door Seal RepairSave your bathroom from potential water damage....
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Reflecting Heat AwaySave energy this summer with these tips....
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Slate Maintenance, Care, and RepairSlate is quarried stone....
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Leaky Shower Head? How to Replace a Shower WasherStop that drip, drip, drip in just 3 steps....
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What to Do When a Furnace Blower Fan Won't StartA 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 FanDeciding on where to vent your bathroom fan doesn't have to be exhausting!...
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Quick Fixes for Common Fireplace Blower ProblemsKeep the fire going with these fixes....
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Installing Recessed LightingBrighten up those dark corners by installing recessed lighting!...
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Refinishing a Wood Swing SetA wooden swing set can last for years....
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Materials for Kitchen Backsplash DesignsGive your kitchen a makeover by adding a backsplash....
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Cleaning Vinyl Upholstery BasicsVinyl, or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), is thermoplastic....
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Installing a Ceiling Fan With a Swag KitRead this for help installing a ceiling fan....
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Water Damage and Your Masonry ChimneyWater causes more damage to masonry chimneys than fires do....
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Carpet Cleaning and CareRegular thorough vacuuming removes soil from among fibers of carpets, thus keeping their good a...
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Understanding Wallpaper Pattern MatchesIf you're hanging patterned wallpaper, better check this first....
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Pouring Your Garage FoundationSave big by pouring your garage foundation yourself....
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Putting a Fallen Chain Back on a ChainsawFallen chain? Don't fret....
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All About MintMint 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 FinishesPolyurethanes are liquid plastic resins....
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Concrete and Cement Repair and CareConcrete is an extremely strong, durable material....
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Answers to Questions About Toilet RepairSix questions about repairing, replacing, or unclogging your most necessary appliance....
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Answers to Questions About BathtubsSeven questions about removing, installing, refreshing, or replacing your tub....
