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Extension Cord Safety

Extension cords help keep homes, offices, and even job sites running. However, while electrical cords are designed with safety in mind, the reality is that they can pose a danger when they are misused. Before you grab your extension cords for your next project, or you set up a power strip in your home office, check out the following tips on keeping safe.

Best Ways to Start a Charcoal Grill

Food just tastes so much better when it’s cooked on a charcoal grill. Starting charcoal grills can be tricky. Here are three of the best ways to become a seasoned pro at starting a charcoal grill.

National Lemonade Day

Crisp, fresh-squeezed lemonade is a refreshing summer drink that will send you back to your childhood. Making lemonade from scratch is simple, but getting the ratio of ingredients just right can be tricky. Making the classic drink at home, especially on a hot summer day, hits the spot! So, grab some lemons, sugar, and water, and we'll show you some of our favorite sip-ilicous creations!

A Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Canning

Vegetable canning is one way to make the harvest last beyond the growing season and even into next year. Canning is an old method of food preservation that is a time-honored way to preserve your garden veggies.

The Perfect Homeowner Hand Tool Starter Kit

You don’t have to be a DIY wizard to handle household emergencies. Keeping a few hand tools around and knowing how to use them will help you feel prepared for most problems. For everything from leaking pipes to squeaky doors, a small, properly packed toolbox or bag is all that you need to take care of your own home.