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If 'I, Robot' Owned a Hardware Store
A new game simulates the monotony of retail but overlooks heroic acts of customer service
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Beth DeCarbo
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I Hereby Decree That You Clean Your Showerhead
Then you can take care of your beautiful hair
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Beth DeCarbo
You Say Duct Tape, I Say Duck Tape
No matter how you pronounce it, this household workhorse won't quack under pressure
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Beth DeCarbo
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Stop Identity Theft Now!
From now on, the word 'hardware' should only refer to items used to fix things
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Beth DeCarbo
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March 2025

The Worst Possible Use for a Chainsaw. Ever.
The origins of this tool are far more horrifying than anything you'd see in a movie
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Beth DeCarbo
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Spring Cleaning Chores You Didn't Know You Had to Do
Three easy tasks to add to your routine. Trust me, your appliances will love you.
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Beth DeCarbo
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Save or Splurge? A Hardware Shopping Guide
These items look very similar. The purchase decision all comes down to your budget.
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Beth DeCarbo
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$31 Bucks for a Light Bulb?
That's how much a new Edison bulb in 1881 would cost in today's dollars
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Beth DeCarbo

February 2025

A Wrenching Tale With a Happy Ending
My father had an eye for finding gems in what others saw as 'junk'
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Beth DeCarbo
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Drywall, and Other Miseries of Marriage
How strong is your bond? To find out, take on a DIY project with your significant other
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Beth DeCarbo
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A DIY Approach to Finding Love
'Gosh, all of these tools and fasteners are just so confusing to a silly girl like me'
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Beth DeCarbo
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To Save Money, Homeowners Take On Major Renovations
Basement conversions and kitchen remodels are among the top DIY projects, according to a recent survey
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Beth DeCarbo
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