Whew. We’re doing some sort of Christmas tips blitz for you guys. Best for those who are into dealing with things during crunch time. If you still don’t have a tree for the holidays, then better get out there and buy one. Here’s our more-or-less definitive guide for buying a Christmas tree.

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Less than a week away and your home still looks like it was ravaged by a pack of feral kids (which is what you expect your home to be if you’ve got young kids at home). But fret not, you can still do a quick makeover to your home so that you can deck the [...]

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Before the advent of computers at home, hardware means the good old things that you deal with the good ol’ hammer. However, things have changed since then. Ever had that one annoying neighbor who never owned a hammer but constantly borrows yours. Well, it’s quite annoying if you’re the handyguy neighbor. If you’re the parasite, [...]

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Ever had to deal with those stuck drawers? Those with metal slides are quite easy to deal with using a blast of good ol’ lube. But wooden drawers are from a whole other dimension. If you had to struggle with one of these just to get a pair of socks, then you might have to [...]

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So it just might be out of season but I was sorting out stuff in the garage and found my old fishing reel. Sorry for the wave of nostalgia but I figured I’d write this post. Thought perhaps you can do something new yet classic? How about signing up for fishing lessons! Fishing can be [...]

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Sometimes your brightest ideas deserve more than just a few pages. An idea presented through videos can reach more people and convey exactly the right message. Sell your ideas more effectively by making very impressive videos.

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The flea market is full of treasures – an antique box, a bronze platter, an interesting painting or an exquisite vase. Shopping is just different inside a flea market. You see things you don’t normally see in a mall and all with very agreeable price tags. Let’s take a look-see at some of the things [...]

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Toilet rooms can carry some funky smells. It’s practically where you have to unload and clean yourself of all your body waste – multiplied by the number of people who use it. But there is a general policy for all toilets: that it should be left clean for the courtesy of the next users. Flushing [...]

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The scariest night of the year and you don’t even know how to carve a pumpkin for one of those good ol’ jack-o-lanterns. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. Don’t fret. Carving a pumpkin is easy provided that you’re not too clumsy with a paring knife.

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Did you know that music can help one relax? Sure, loud, head-banging rock can have its use during those angry-at-the-world times. But sometimes, it helps more to sit down and try to block the rat-paced events of the day by listening to some healing music.

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Stepping stones are great additions to your garden. However, single round stepping stones can cost up to $6.00. For those who will just be using a few of them to line a short path or to accent your garden, it can be more than highway robbery. A great alternative is to make them on your [...]

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Pamper your flowers. Blooms won’t last forever, but they can last long. If you know how to care for your blooms, then you can enjoy your flower arrangement longer than you expected.

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Biking is a good activity—whether for exercise or as a means of transportation. Last time, we’ve posted a how-to on learning the art of bicycling. But there has always been one important rule when getting on a bicycle – wear a helmet. It is a prudent safety measure that will protect your brain from great [...]

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A lot of “wooden” furniture sold today are actually made out of particle boards covered with veneer. While you can still find some really good hardwood furniture, there’s still a chance that you might be getting some with shoddy workmanship. Weed out the posers from the real thing with these few pointers.

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Learning how to ride a bike us probably one of the things you learn as a kid. And the best thing about it is that it’s one thing that you can’t unlearn, unless, of course, someone nasty happens to your memory. Most of us probably learned by instinct couple with a few falls and scrapes. [...]

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