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3 DIY Truck Bed Fishing Rod Holders You Can Construct Today (With Pictures)

If you’re an avid fisherman, you know that there’s nothing worse than having to leave your fishing rods at home because you don’t have a

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Plans, projects & ideas

3 DIY Toddler Beds You Can Construct Today (With Pictures)

Building your own toddler bed can be a fun and rewarding experience. Not only will you save money, but you’ll also end up with a

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Plans, projects & ideas

3 DIY Floating Stairs You Can Construct Today (With Pictures)

Floating staircases are a type of straight stairs designed without any visible support columns to appear like they are magically suspended in mid-air. These iconic

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Garden

11 Tips on When and How to Prune Fig Trees (2025 Update)

Properly maintaining your fig tree can help it look better and produce sweeter and larger figs more often. Fortunately, these trees are easy to care

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Info Posts

Is Plastic Recyclable? Types of Plastics

Plastics are a critical part of modern life. They can be found in everything from baby bottles to keyboards to shoes. One of the biggest

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Info Posts

Are Packing Peanuts Recyclable? How Do You Properly Dispose of Them?

Many people have used packing peanuts for years to protect products during shipping. However, the small peanuts are messy and can take up a great

Ed Malaker

Info Posts

Is PVC Recyclable? Proper Disposal Ways

PVC, or PolyVinyl Chloride, is a type of plastic, although some manufacturers refer to it as vinyl. It was one of the first plastic materials

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Info Posts

5 Types of Ticks in Maryland (With Pictures)

Between 2004 and 2016, tick-borne illnesses doubled in Maryland. Marylanders are at the highest risk of tick-borne diseases from spring to fall when ticks are

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Garden

What Are the Best Mulches for Wet Areas? 3 Great Options

As any gardener knows, mulching is an important part of plant care. It helps to protect plants from the elements and keeps them healthy. However,

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