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From practical and useful to fun and whimsical, these products will enhance your gardening experience
By Emily Hare
Published: March 6, 2013
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An easy weekend project to add charm & beauty to your place

By Raj Chaudhry
Published: February 15, 2013
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It’s fun, educational – even magical – to build a birdhouse for the cabin with your kids or grandkids and then keep an eye on the feathered friends who move in

By Carrol L. Henderson
Published: June 1, 2012
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11 Reasons to choose native plants for your cabin yard & shoreline
By Jennifer L. Baker
Published: March 1, 2012
By Brian M. Collins
Published: December 16, 2011
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If natural loon habitat is disappearing on your lake, an artificial nesting platform may help keep these icons of the North calling your waters home sweet home

By Brian M. Collins
Published: December 16, 2011
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Why tear out your kitchen when you can give your cabinets a facelift?
By Kurt Anderson
Published: October 7, 2011
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This beautiful chair set will become a focal point of your deck or patio
By Kurt Anderson
Published: August 1, 2011
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By Kurt Anderson
Published: June 6, 2011
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By Jennifer Derrick
Published: April 28, 2011
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Protect your cabin with these simple tips and tools


By Dan Armitage
Published: March 24, 2011
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How to Replace Your Wood Decking with Composite Boards


By Kurt Anderson
Published: March 24, 2011
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By Jennifer Derrick
Published: January 20, 2011
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Here’s how ...

By Kurt Anderson
Published: December 17, 2010
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How to pull stumps the right way – and have fun doing it!

By Andy Nygren
Published: August 20, 2010
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By Jennifer Derrick
Published: June 18, 2010
Question and Answer Article
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Even when you’re not there!
By Andy Bennett
Published: June 18, 2010
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By Jennifer Derrick
Published: May 14, 2010
Question and Answer Article
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By Kurt Anderson
Published: May 14, 2010
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A great use for leftovers

By Mike Portugue
Published: April 16, 2010
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9 TIPS for an easy, successful installation

By Kurt Anderson
Published: March 26, 2010
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A few tricks will go a long way

By Kurt Anderson
Published: September 1, 2009
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Use these tips & that firewood will warm you twice!

By Dan Armitage
Published: September 1, 2009
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Need-to-know carpentry tips

By Kurt Anderson
Published: July 1, 2009
By Kurt Anderson
Published: June 1, 2009

How to keep this task simple

By Kurt Anderson
Published: May 1, 2009
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A winning game plan so you'll look like a champ

By Kurt Anderson
Published: May 1, 2009
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DIY tips for headache-free results

By Kurt Anderson
Published: March 1, 2009
By Jennifer Derrick
Published: February 1, 2009
Question and Answer Article
By Jennifer Derrick
Published: November 1, 2008
Question and Answer Article
By Jennifer Derrick
Published: November 1, 2008
Question and Answer Article
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Make them safely fall where you want them

By Dan Armitage
Published: September 1, 2008
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By Jim Kneiszel
Published: September 1, 2008
By Jennifer Derrick
Published: June 1, 2008
Question and Answer Article

Don't skip any steps when installing a hillside helper

By Christy Heitger
Published: May 1, 2008
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By Christy Heitger
Published: May 1, 2008
By Jennifer Derrick
Published: May 1, 2008
Question and Answer Article
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By Jennifer Derrick
Published: March 1, 2008
Question and Answer Article
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By Marti Jentz
Published: June 1, 2007
By Cherie Parker
Published: June 1, 2007
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Can an average family truly build a log home by themselves? Hint — You'll need tools, friends and humor!

By Cathy Strasser
Published: May 1, 2007
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By Cherie Parker
Published: April 1, 2007
Question and Answer Article
By Cherie Parker
Published: April 1, 2007
Question and Answer Article
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By Raj Chaudhry
Published: December 1, 2006
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By Mark R. Johnson
Published: October 1, 2006
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By Raj Chaudhry
Published: October 1, 2006
By Cherie Parker
Published: August 1, 2006
Question and Answer Article
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Published: August 1, 2006
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To hold all your small essentials
By Raj Chaudhry
Published: August 1, 2006
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By Cherie Parker
Published: June 1, 2006
Question and Answer Article
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Create your own rustic accent with this easy project
By Raj Chaudhry
Published: May 1, 2006
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Spice up your life with a low-maintenance patch of homegrown flavor

By Jason Miller
Published: May 1, 2006
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By Cherie Parker
Published: April 1, 2006
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By Shirley Brandt
Published: December 1, 2005
Question and Answer Article
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Make this handy project in just a couple days

By Raj Chaudhry
Published: December 1, 2005
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you can have a blossoming winter – if you plan ahead

By Audrey Hillman
Published: October 1, 2005
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What you need to know before you get started
By Dan Ramsey
Published: October 1, 2005
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By Kira Obolensky
Published: October 1, 2005
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Simple, easy and oh-so-unique

By Raj Chaudhry
Published: August 1, 2005
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How to avoid the three most common mistakes

By Audrey Hillman
Published: June 1, 2005
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By Mark R. Johnson
Published: May 1, 2005
Question and Answer Article
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By Jim Kneiszel
Published: May 1, 2005
Question and Answer Article
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Build this simple condo to help keep mosquitoes at bay

Published: April 1, 2005
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Prevent erosion, or manage a steep slope
Published: April 1, 2005
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