DIY for the Home & Garden
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Make your own eco-friendly cleaning products
Instead of cluttering your house with harmful household cleansers, use these ten tips to make your... more
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A better bathroom on a budget Photo
Looking to upgrade a dated or dingy bathroom on a budget? more
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Make a newspaper pot Photos
Seed-starting pots you make from newsprint are practically free. Because they break down quickly,... more
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DIY: Seeding lawn takes time, but it's worth it
Seeding a lawn takes time, but it's considerably less expensive than laying sod. It's a good... more
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Weekend wasters struggle with DIY home-repair jobs Photo
When her husband decided to fix a leaky pipe in the bathroom in their West Hills home, Ethel Brook,... more
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Home repair 101
Contractors have a name for those homeowners who dive into major home-improvement projects without... more
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DIY: Safety valve kit provides washing machine leak protection
When our neighbor had a near-flood, it got our attention. more
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DIY: Install solid shelving
Keeping closets orderly and uncluttered is an ongoing challenge, even for those of us who are... more
Kids' Craft Projects
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Make a wise friend Photo
Two years ago, my husband and I had the great fortune of attending an educational program given by... more
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Craft celebrates Black History Month, diversity Photo
Here's a fresh and creative way to help your kids celebrate Black History Month and diversity. more
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Craft idea catches creepy crawlers Photo
Bug watching is a fun way to get in touch with nature, but if touching them isn't your idea of fun,... more
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Bake cute luggage tag out of clay
How many times have you waited at an airport luggage carousel only to see three out of four black... more
Mr. Fix-It's New To Lou Too
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The Original Adjustable Door Hinge
Sticking doors have plagued homeowners for centuries, requiring timely cutting, sanding, painting and re-leveling, until now. With the original Adjustable Door Hinge, all you need to fix a sticking door is a screwdriver and a pair of pliers - it's that easy! Check them out at: www.... more
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Magwear from the Spoon Sisters
Spoon Sisters are at it again! Check out their cool gadget, Magwear. If you're tired of holding nails in your mouth and waste entirely too much energy climbing up and down ladders to retrieve fallen screws...then Handyman's Helper is for you. The ridiculously strong magnet (N50 Neodymium magnet,... more
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Frockz
Spice up those old tattered lampshades with Frockz! Frockz are form-fitting, removable, washable, universal sized slip covers for lampshades. Like Lou referred to them - they feel kind of like pantyhose - you simply slip them over your lampshade and they form to the size! Frockz come in a variety... more
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Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers
While hand washing is a simple precaution we can all take in the fight against swine flu and other illnesses the question for parents is "Are your kids washing their hands the right way?" Now parents can answer "yes" - making it fun and easy to get their kids to wash their hands healthier with... more
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The Ultimate Slanket
Sorry to burst your bubble Lou! There already is blanket with feet...and it's called...The Ultimate Slanket! more
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Fling Bins
Ugly bags and smelly trashcans are no longer invited to the party. Flings decorative trash and recycling containers are the perfect solution for all your get-togethers. Portable, attractive, convenient, and easy-to-spot, Flings make clean-up part of the fun - at every gathering, every time! To find... more
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Honey Can Do Portable Garment Rack
Honey Can Do is your source for organization, storage and style. This week we featured their portable/foldable garment rack - perfect for your holiday parties and travel this season! Honey Can Do has a ton of helpful products that will help organize your life - check 'em out at www.honeycando.com more
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Stattec Lock
This New To Lou Too targets do-it-yourselfers, off-road enthusiasts, outdoorsmen or anyone else who's ever searched for a lock key or struggled to remember a combination STRATTEC Security Corp. has just launched a series of locks that open with their owner's car, SUV or truck key. more
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Wallpaper for Windows
Wallpaper for Windows is at it again with their new decorative window film. the adhesive-free static cling Deco-Tint colored vinyl film is easily trimmed to size and applied, will look for years and when it's time to redecorate, can be removed in minutes with no tools or residue. It's a great... more