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Jul 18, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
Termites can pose grave dangers to our homes. Here's how to know when it's time to hire an inspector, and what to know about the process. A few years ago, I was fixing up a live-aboard boat with a termite infestation. The deeper we dug into the walls, the more pockets of them we found. It was a monumental hassle to address, but it was also amazing to see how enormous a colony could be without the whole boat collapsing into the sea.
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Jul 10, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
Wasps are vital members of the natural community, but they can be dangerous nesting on our homes. Here are keys to safe nest removal and prevention. Wasps are, for the most part, harmless. Of the 18,000 or so species in North America, only a few present a risk to humans. The rest help keep insect populations like aphids and spiders in check, plus are important pollinators, helping our gardens, crops and wildlands flourish.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
From home backup to mobile workshops and camping, we put the Delta Pro 3 power station with 240V to the test. Here's how it worked. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. We’re in the process of customizing a classic camper for a colleague.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
With record home equity levels, you might qualify for a loan to remodel the kitchen or build a garage — but is it worth it? Here's how to know. If you own a home, chances are it’s worth more now than it was just a few years ago. According to CoreLogic, home equity levels have increased by about $28,000 on average just in the last year. This led my partner and I to consider a home equity loan to build a workshop.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
We tested this luxuriously large pool from Intex. Here's what we learned. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Learn more. Ever since I moved away from California, I’ve missed having a swimming pool in the backyard. Lounging in the water was my strategy for surviving the sweltering summers. It also created happy memories that I fondly remember today.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
This soap hack claims to keep flies and mosquitoes away. We asked four experts for their take on whether it's a clean fix or a dirty trick. With summer outdoor activities in full swing, everyone’s looking for ways to keep mosquitoes, flies and other pests at bay — and Irish Spring soap is a perennial trending solution.
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Jun 20, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
A faulty coolant temperature sensor can damage your engine. Here's how to tell if yours has gone bad, plus how to fix it. If your car is overheating, smoking or otherwise running rough, it might be because your coolant temperature sensor has gone bad. Even though this can be a serious enough problem to cause engine failure, it won’t always throw a check engine light, so it’s important to know what signs to look out for.
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Jun 11, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
Cutting concrete can be an intimidating task. Here's how do it safely and with professional results. Whether you need to fit pavers together or trim up a patio, it could very well require cutting concrete with a saw. It’s a physically demanding job, but it can be manageable if you choose the correct tools and practice key techniques. If you’re embarking on a concrete project, here’s how to set yourself up for success with cutting concrete.
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Jun 10, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts |Bob Lacivita
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
familyhandyman.com | Karuna Eberl |gardening. Karuna |Steve R. Alberts
This planting hack presents an innovative way to save time planting shrubs, but it's not executed in a way that's best for the plants. @stephjesko We, aka Dane, have a total of 128 plants to plant in our landscaping! 🙌🏼 totally changing the look of our 1860s home! Dane, being the inventor he is, came up with a pretty slick #landscaping hack to get these plants in the ground faster + cleaner! 🌳🏡✨️ . Auger // @Lowe’s . And he looks pretty damn good doing it 🫣🔥 .
