Category Archives: DIY

DIY fancy holiday garland

It’s that time of year, folks, when we make time in an already busy month to spruce up our house in the name of the holidays. First come the outdoor lights, then the tree, then all of the here-and-there extras … Continue reading

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Cleaning Leaves Out of the Gutters – You’ve Gotta Do It

Today was my semi-annual day to climb up the big ladder and, while trying not to wet myself, blow all of the junk out of the gutters. We’ve got two huge old Water Oak trees on the corners of our … Continue reading

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How to Repair a Broken Plate Setter for your Big Green Egg

I recently made the careless mistake of leaning my Big Green Egg plate setter against my BGE stand while I was adding charcoal. I got sidetracked and left the area, returning through my fence gate. When I opened the gate, I … Continue reading

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