Spring is the worst time for trailer troubles, when cottagers haul a season’s worth of tools, toys, and building materials. Most mishaps are preventable and Hobson offers these basic safety tips. Since trailer laws vary by province, check with your highway ministry to ensure your trailer and pulling vehicle meet local standards.

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Why take the time to build your own utility shelves when there are so many good off-the-shelf solutions to choose from? Well, for one thing, you can build this custom unit to fit the exact space you have available. And because you’ll anchor it to the ceiling joists and the floor, it’ll probably be a lot sturdier under a heavy load than most freestanding shelves.

If you have an unfinished basement, a garage or a storage shed, you can store much more in it if you have shelves. Built-in shelves are great, but if you’re renting or want the flexibility to rearrange the shelving units, you might want to make some free-standing shelves. Here’s a simple method for building some inexpensive storage shelves — and you can build them without power tools.

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Pest control is a difficult task. Learning how to get rid of fleas, ants, mice, rats, crickets, roaches, and bees is no walk in the park. Even bug zappers offer a false sense of security; do it yourself pest control may not always be the best option, especially when termites have invaded your structure, potentially wrecking the foundation of your home. Learn more about pest control in these articles, and find out how to best find a pest management solution for your own home.  

Can’t fit the car into your garage? Then it’s time to take a look at these savvy suggestions. We’ll start with five views of one stylish garage followed by nine other helpful storage ideas.

A selection of handy tools that can help you plan improvements and troubleshoot existing problems – providing all kinds of solutions for your home, lawn and garden.

Virtual room designers
– Virtual kitchen
– Virtual gararge

Lawn & Garden
– Grass seed calculator
– Plant symptom finder
– Pest & disease libraries

Painting
– Paint Caluculators
– Virtual color (helps you choose the right color)

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