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Gary Legwold

Gary Legwold is a Minneapolis-based writer, an editor and an award-winning author of five books, including a novel. He is also the humble Lefse King, blogging about all things lefse and some things lutefisk and selling lefse-related products at www.lefseking.com.

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Red Ants vs. Fire Ants: What’s the Difference?

Learn the differences between red and fire ants (color is not one of them). The big similarity? Both are headaches for homeowners.

Ways To Wash a Car Without a Hose

Are you out of luck if you want to wash your car but don't have...

Garden Soil vs. Potting Soil: What’s the Difference?

Soils aren't all alike. You'll be less discombobulated in garden stores if you know how...

15 Ways To Use Fireplace Ash

You don't need to throw out your fireplace wood ash. Try these savvy ways to...

Tips for Choosing Fireplace Andirons and Grates

Learn how andirons and grates differ and why you'll favor andirons for your fireplace.

Indoor Gas Fireplace Safety for Beginners

Here are three reasons why gas fireplaces rule, along with tips on indoor fireplace safety.

How To Put Out a Fire in a Fireplace

A fire in a wood-burning fireplace is beautiful and potentially dangerous. Knowing how to safely...

Indoor Fireplace Safety for Beginners

Wood-burning fireplaces are cozy, but they can be dangerous. Our expert relays 12 tips for...

9 Ways To Increase the Heat From Your Wood-Burning Fireplace

Do you avoid using your wood-burning fireplace for fear of big heating bills? Here are...

Can You Remove Snow From the Driveway Without a Shovel?

Here are 15 alternatives — some rather resourceful — to the grind of shoveling your...

Can You Leave Snow on the Deck?

Here's why you should remove snow from your deck, along with some tools and products...

Woodturning Basics: Tips for Beginners

Here are 10 tips for beginners who want to get off on the right foot...

The Basics of Woodturning

Learning these basics will help you embrace the allure of woodturning — uncovering astonishing beauty...

8 Easy Woodturning Project Ideas

These woodturning projects are manageable, personal and perfect for holiday gift giving.

7 Basic Woodturning Tools To Start With

These tools will ease you into woodturning and make it easier to create bowls, candlesticks,...

How Long Does a Box Spring Last?

If you're sleeping on a box spring, here's info that will help you determine its...

Is Your House in a Flood Zone?

Do you know if your house or the one you're going to buy is in...

4 Best Greenhouse Plastics

Greenhouses covered with glass can be beautiful. But for the DIY gardener, greenhouse plastic is...

How to Tell Real Leather vs. Fake Leather

Beautiful, natural things, like leather, pearls and granite, are often imitated. And sometimes the less...

What Is the Shower Curtain Effect and How Do I Stop It?

Eight ways to say, "Back off, shower curtain!"

How To Conduct the Paint Inspection When You Hire a Pro

Before the first can of paint is opened and the last dropcloth is back in...

10 Types of Japanese Maples

There are hundreds of types of Japanese maples, one more colorful and graceful than the...

7 Ways To Use Vinegar In the Garden — Or Not

Gardening pros say that despite oodles of online claims to the contrary, vinegar is not...

Buyer’s Guide to Outdoor Backyard Benches

A properly placed outdoor bench evokes thoughts of pleasant days taking in the sights and...

Can You Paint Trex Decking?

Yes, you can and here's how. But should you paint Trex decking? Yes and no.

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