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11 ways to open a stuck jar lid

Mon, Jun 17, 2013 11:31 AM
by Networx.com
There's more than one way to get into that jar of pickle goodness.

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In Maryland, tiny houses that are a little bit Tolkien, a little bit Thoreau
Thu, May 30, 2013 1:24 PM by Matt Hickman
Based in the wilds of western Maryland, bespoke tiny home specialist Hobbitat creates stunning, small-sized dwellings using primarily reclaimed and recycled materials.
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Beijing micro-house is built from stackable, Tetris-esque blocks
Wed, May 29, 2013 6:30 PM by Matt Hickman
Sure, Tetris is totally awesome at keeping idle hands and brains preoccupied. But who knew that the Moscow-borne video puzzle could inspire a micro housing concept?
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10 new uses for Mason jars
Wed, May 29, 2013 4:17 PM by Networx.com
We've got lamps and lights and a few surprises in between. (Come on, you know you want to get in on the fun.)
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Clever uses for plastic drinking straws
Wed, May 29, 2013 2:18 PM by Networx.com
If you can't bear to toss the colorful tubes in the trash, we've got some ideas. (They work for clear and white straws too, of course.)
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Building a home with a 3-D printer

Wed, May 29, 2013 9:12 AM

Video: Architects claim they'll soon be able to build a whole house using a 3D printer. The technology is still relatively new, but it's already being used in the medical world and in the arts.
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Help rebuild homes in a Sandy-ravaged community, Farmville-style
Tue, May 28, 2013 6:06 PM by Matt Hickman
Repair the Rockaways is a Farmville-inspired digital fundraising platform where 'players' help to repair Superstorm Sandy-damaged homes by purchasing virtual bricks, no apple harvesting required.
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Sandy-scarred NYC beaches serve as model for rebuilding

Tue, May 28, 2013 11:52 AM by Denise Chow, LiveScience

Architects came up with a design for so-called modular buildings, which are structures that are put together from prefabricated sections.
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Seedlings suddenly wither away? How to avoid damping off
Tue, May 28, 2013 10:34 AM by Sami Grover
Here's how to keep your young plants from succumbing to this common disease.
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Green home upgrades that pay you back [Infographic]

Tue, May 28, 2013 9:43 AM

A smart roof and radiant floors are just some of the ways you can renovate your home and reap the benefits of energy savings.
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2013 summer reading list: 7 green home and garden tomes
Tue, May 28, 2013 8:30 AM by Matt Hickman
From authoritative volumes on the passive house movement to do-it-yourself shed building guides, there's no shortage of green home-centric books to spend a little QT with this summer.
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Fluoride, prefab and Sudden Valley's finest [Weekend link clump]
Sat, May 25, 2013 12:35 PM by Matt Hickman
This Memorial Day weekend: Model homes have a moment (thanks, Netflix!), Portland maintains its status as the nation's largest fluoride-free city and the future of multifamily prefab looks promising.
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MIO at ICFF: Same great green design philosophy, intriguing new products
Thu, May 23, 2013 6:31 PM by Matt Hickman
Celebrating 10 years in business, MIO breaks out a fresh slew of 'green desire'-sparking products including customizable stools and lampshades that can be arranged in over 36 configurations.
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How to attract spiders to your garden
Thu, May 23, 2013 4:40 PM by Tom Oder
Create a habitat that appeals to spiders and they will protect your flowers and vegetables from pests that feed on plants.
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Water heaters 101: How to choose the most efficient model [Infographic]
Thu, May 23, 2013 2:42 PM by Matt Hickman
To gas or not to gas? The Home Depot tackles everything you always wanted to know about the different types of energy-saving water heaters (but were afraid to ask).
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How and why to keep a garden journal
Thu, May 23, 2013 12:20 PM by Networx.com
Keeping detailed notes about what and where you plant is worth the effort.
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