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Fix-It Chick: Remove a stubborn screw
By Linda Cottin
May 28, 2012
Back in the good old days, it was common practice to coat the threads of a screw with a little beeswax before installing it to facilitate the screw’s removal at a later date. Then and now, with or without beeswax, screws get stuck, and it often takes ingenuity as well as elbow grease to get them unstuck.
Fix-It Chick: How to wash a car
By Linda Cottin
May 21, 2012
Washing a car may sound like child’s play, but here are a few pointers to help avoid telltale signs of a novice wash job.
Fix-It Chick: Grow microgreens
By Linda Cottin
May 14, 2012
Planting a tray or two of microgreens is an easy foray into gardening and a fun way to get a fix of fresh veggies before seasonal crops come to fruition.
Fix It Chick: Replace a frost-free outdoor spigot
By Linda Cottin
May 7, 2012
Replacing a frost-free outdoor spigot can be as easy as unscrewing it from the wall, but chances are it will be a little more complicated than that.
Fix-It Chick: Fix a wobbly chair
By Linda Cottin
April 30, 2012
If you have wooden chairs, chances are at some point you will have wobbly wooden chairs.
Fix-It Chick: Install a wooden handrail
By Linda Cottin
April 23, 2012
Installing a wooden hand rail is a simple way to make any set of stairs a little bit safer for everyone.
Fix-It Chick: Use less plastic
By Linda Cottin
April 16, 2012
According to the EPA, in 2010 the United States produced over 32 million tons of plastic in the form of packaging, containers and durable goods. In that same year, the U.S. generated 31 million tons of plastic waste, of which only 8 percent was recovered for recycling.
Fix-It Chick: Lay a stone or brick patio for entertaining
By Linda Cottin
April 9, 2012
Laying a stone or brick patio is hard work, but with a strong back and a good level, you can have the patio of your dreams.
Fix-It Chick: Amending lawns with lime or sulfur
By Linda Cottin
April 2, 2012
Growing a thick and luscious lawn can be a bit of a balancing act.
Fix-It Chick: How to test your soil
By Linda Cottin
March 26, 2012
Whether you are trying to grow vegetables, flowers or grass, testing the soil’s pH can make both your thumb and your yard a little greener.

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