Archive for 'DIY Repairs Indoors'

Mold problems? BioCide to the rescue!

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by Kristina Abbott

Do you have a musty, moldy smell in your basement or home? Have you had water damage? If so, do yourself a favor and check out BioCide products. Mold Bomb kills mold and its...

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Best Use of Duct Tape – Ever

Posted on 4th April 2013 in DIY Repairs Indoors, DIY Repairs Outdoors, Safety

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by Kristina Abbott

Best Use of Duct Tape – Ever By C. S. Magor / 5 Comments and 0 Reactions The Alaskan owner of a 1958 Piper Super Cub that looked a lot like the one shown above made...

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Let There Be Wireless Light!

Posted on 14th January 2013 in Articles about Your Home, DIY Repairs Indoors, Walking Down the (store) Aisle with Kristina Abbott

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by Kristina Abbott

I have this funky shaped closet under my stairs. It multitasks as a coat closet, storage and a media shelf. It’s a great closet and has served me well for the last several years,...

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Asian-Inspired Bamboo Shower Curtain Rod

Posted on 5th July 2012 in Customer For Life, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Asian-Inspired Bamboo Shower Curtain Rod

The other day, a customer came into Blackhawk looking for ideas to create an Asian-inspired bathroom. She spoke with Hank in our General Hardware department. He heard what she was trying to achieve, and...

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How-To Project Videos from PlanitDIY

Posted on 20th June 2012 in DIY Repairs Indoors, DIY Repairs Outdoors

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by Kristina Abbott

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Inexpensive Home Security – Woods Flip Switch Timer

Posted on 24th April 2012 in Blogs, DIY Repairs Indoors, What's New for Your Home?, What's New?

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by Kristina Abbott

Inexpensive Home Security – Woods Flip Switch Timer

Last week, our Hardware Manager, Mike Monroe, unveiled a new product for us. It’s a flip-switch timer by Woods that literally flips a toggle switch on and off at the times you specify. I...

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How To Remove Paint From Brass Fixtures

Posted on 5th January 2012 in Cleaning, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Article Source: wikiHow Older homes often have brass heating vent covers, window handles and locks, and door knobs that have been covered with paint. Here is a simple way to reveal your antique treasures...

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Air Purification – a Review by Jim Wilkerson

Posted on 16th November 2011 in Articles about Your Home, Blogs, DIY Repairs Indoors, Road Tests with Jim Wilkerson

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by Jim Wilkerson

Disclaimer: First I need to let you know that I have a financial interest in Blackhawk. I have exposure to great many products and do a lot of the purchasing so I have a...

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How To Install A Door Knocker

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Article Source: eHow A door knocker is an inexpensive way to add visual appeal and practicality to an exterior front door entrance. If you have a little time and the appropriate tools, you can...

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Door Knockers

Posted on 5th October 2011 in Decorative Hardware, DIY Repairs Indoors

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by Kristina Abbott

Your front door is the introduction your home makes to the world. A door knocker to your home is a great way to set the tone for your home’s style, yet is often overlooked....

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