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Gas Vs Electricity Who Comes Out on Top

Just about everyone is dealing with rising heat costs. The price of fuel is going sky high. We are seeing the prices rise at the gas pump and in our home fuel costs. Many people are looking to save money …

How to Beautify Your Home Or Cottage

If you are anything like me then one of your favorite places in the world is probably your home. It is the place where we spend most of our time away from work and provides that sanctuary from the day …

Utility Knife: The Tool You Can’t Live Without

From the home and garden to the garage and basement, home owners frequently face repair and honey-do projects that require one of the most basic tools - the utility knife. Its versatility and strength makes it a tool no homeowner …

Hand Tool Safety Protects Artists From Injury

Since childhood, many have discovered the joy of creation through art. Working with the various materials is an exciting and creative venture for many artists. However, research has shown that an artist’s craft has the potential to adversely affect his/her …

How to Set Up an At-Home Recycle Center

With curbside recycling programs available to more than half of all Americans, there’s no reason you can’t easily set up your own at-home recycling center. Still, the EPA estimates that while 75 percent of what Americans trash every week could …

The Safety Knife - Don’t Go to Work Without It

The reasoning is simple: If employees have access to a good, useable tool, they will use it, preventing potential injury and product damage. In all facets of today’s workplace, the safety knife is making its presence - and use - …

Slice of History: A Knife Retrospective

The first knives were most likely made of wood, bone and other perishable materials. These ancient tools were shaped by knapping, or percussive flaking of rock, such as obsidian and flint.

As advances in metallurgy were made, materials such as wood, …

Must-Haves for the Outdoor Enthusiast

Hunters, campers and outdoor enthusiasts appreciate equipment and tools that help them enjoy the outdoors more fully. Whether its fishing, hunting, or hiking, the following equipment can make great gift ideas that your outdoor enthusiast will look forward to using …

Learning How to Build an Outhouse

Outhouses are fairly common in third world countries. Not everyone in the world benefits from indoor plumbing; so many people content themselves with outhouses. Fortunately, you may not be one of them. However, there are instances when you may need …

Homemade Burglar Alarms to Secure Your Home

Do you want to protect your home and your family from possible theft and burglars, but you do not have the necessary budget to buy a good security system? Then try going for the homemade burglar alarms so that you …