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To say that the three-day-long Annual World Championship Punkin' Chunkin' competition-now in its 23rd year-is a labor of love is not only a cliche, but a gross misrepresentation. Chunkin' is a feat of obsessive, competitive engineering. According ... [... more]
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Riding Michael Killian's sideways bicycle was never as easy as, well, riding a bike. Working with his contraption, one of a dozen gonzo reader projects featured in PM's DIY Rally 2007, doesn't just require front-to-back finesse; the sidewinder's ... [... more]
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Does the Hercules Hook Work? As Seen On TV Product Test
The Hercules Hook overpowers the pipsqueak hollow-wall fasteners found elsewhere. It "has the muscle" to install in drywall with no tools and will hold up to 150 pounds-"just push, set and hang." The "reinforced steel design" [... more]
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5 Steps to Faster Fall Yard Work: This Weekend
Rake or blow leaves into long, narrow windrows. Resistance to movement increases dramatically with size, so don't make gigantic leaf piles. When you're done with power equipment that you plan to reuse the next day, move its choke to the Start ... [... more]
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How to Make a Free Salt Shaker in Two Easy Steps
I've tossed and sprinkled hundreds of pounds of de-icer, and I never found a really convenient way to apply it until I built this low-tech little spreader. It scoops the material out of a bag easily and shakes out an even layer of salt compound, ... [... more]
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5 Ways to Keep Your Christmas Tree Safe and Happy
These days, Christmas is all about excess: lots of gifts, plenty of cookies, and in many cases, over-the-top Christmas trees with all the trimmings. According to the National Christmas Tree Association, 28 million Americans purchase a live tree ... [... more]
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Lumencraft's Gatlight V3 LED Is Rolex of Flashlights
What does a $400 flashlight do that a 10-buck Rayovac can't? Sure, both illuminate dark hallways and guide you toward circuit breakers mid-blackout, but only one is designed by aerospace engineers, hand-assembled from more than 80 parts, housed ... [... more]
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So why do you think people like these vacuums so much?
Few people like vacuuming. It's tiring, repetitive and about as far from fun as any household task can be. Perhaps that's why so many pay top dollar for Dyson vacuums: They look great, and the bag-free chamber allows you to see what you suck, as ... [... more]
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10 Easy Steps to a More Productive Saturday: This Weekend
Your many house, yard or cleaning projects can make for unnecessary clutter and confusion. Make sure to set aside and group your tools, materials and tasks for each project. Try to keep everything separate from start to cleanup. It's easy and ... [... more]
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With their average daily temperatures well below zero during the winter, it's a wonder why Canadians even need electrical coolers for beer. Regardless, these aging iceboxes, a staple for one in three Canadian households, can consume up to five ... [... more]
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Does the Stick-Up Bulb work? As Seen On TV Product Test
Navigation of an unlit coat closet and tool shed, time trials to determine battery life, and incorporation into an award-winning pumpkin sculpture. Not as good as dangling a flashlight from the ceiling, but almost adequate if you need a flash of ... [... more]
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Six Cures for Ailing Doors and Locks
From sheet metal with a ragged edge to pointy branches and broken glass, the average home abounds in sharp edges that can hurt you and others. Here are 10 ways to keep it under control without getting cut or jabbed. Working around foot paths and ... [... more]
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