Helpful Household Hacks 2/6 #DIY #Household #Tips
Tuesday, January 20 2015
3 Helpful Household Hacks that we like. The second one is pretty cool! Have you tried any of these? What are some of your Household Hacks? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Helpful Household Hacks 1/6 #DIY #Household #Tips
Monday, January 19 2015
3 Helpful DIY Household Hacks. Have you tried any of these? What are some of your Household Hacks? Let us know what you think in the comments below.
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Keep your pets happy and warm – Cold Weather Pet Tips
Friday, January 16 2015
Cold Weather Pet Tips from the Michigan Humane Society Keep your pets safe this winter As temperatures drop, those who will suffer the worst this season are pets – dogs and cats left outside for long periods of time and forced to weather the biting winds and extreme cold. Pet owners across the area can
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15 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shoveling!
Thursday, January 15 2015
16 Cardinal Rules for Snow Shoveling 1. Stretch first Don’t be in a hurry to get outside. Stretch thoroughly using the same sorts of moves that runners, mountain bikers and other athletes use. Stretch your hamstrings, stretch your back, and stretch your shoulders. Then dress in removable layers, grab your shovel and resist the urge
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6 Quick Tips to help you Save Money on your Energy Bill this Winter.
Wednesday, January 14 2015
For most households, the greatest energy costs occur during the winter. This year, in many areas, fuel costs are soaring. Now more than ever, the time is right for homeowners to take steps to prepare for winter – to conserve energy and save money. 1. Winterize windows. Sealing up leaky windows with insulating plastic (the
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Enjoy the Perfect #PotRoast from your CrockPot after Shoveling the Driveway
Tuesday, January 13 2015
It can get real cold outside in January and shoveling your driveway and sidewalks can take a lot out of you! Why not prepare a delicious cooked meal that will be ready for you when your done. Enjoy this easy to make Perfect Pot Roast from your CrockPot after a long day of Shoveling. You can prepare this
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Simple tips to keep your backyard birds healthy this winter
Monday, January 12 2015
Simple tips to keep your backyard birds healthy this winter Source: http://smithsonianscience.org/ What crunchy food did Americans spend $5.5 billion on last year—with sales that spiked before snow and ice storms? If you guessed birdseed then you may live in one of the 40.5 million households that participate in wild bird feeding in the U.S. each
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Winterize Your Tools – Step 5: Prepare Other Power Equipment
Friday, January 09 2015
If you have a tractor, riding mower or other battery-powered lawn equipment, remove the battery and charge it completely. Store your equipment inside, and consider charging the battery once or twice over the winter. That way, it’s sure to be ready when it’s time to use it. For other equipment like leaf blowers and tillers,
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Winterize Your Tools – Step 4: Winterize Your Grass Trimmer
Thursday, January 08 2015
Remove all dirt, grease and debris from the trimmer using a stiff-bristle brush. Tighten all screws and nuts on your grass trimmer. Drain the fuel tank, remove the spark plug and add a small amount of oil into the cylinder. Pull the starting cord a couple of times to distribute the oil. Reinstall the spark
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Winterize Your Tools – Step 3: Maintain Your Mower
Wednesday, January 07 2015
Before you give your lawn mower the season off… Remove its fuel by running the mower until it runs out of gas and the motor stops. Don’t just dump the fuel out. Change the oil and remove the spark plugs. Change the spark plugs if necessary. Reinstall the spark plug without connecting the ignition cable,
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