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  1. Restore an Aluminum Snow Shovel

    Make the worn edge of an aluminum shovel straight and square again in about 15 minutes. You only need a jigsaw and a file or belt sander.

Other Projects for DIYers from The Family Handyman:

  1. Sharpening: How to Sharpen a Shovel

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    Sharpen your shovel or spade and make digging easier. You can do it in 10 minutes.

  2. Garage Storage Project: Shovel Rack

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    This compact rack is strong and simple to build. You can store shovels, rakes, a sledgehammer—any long-handled tools—conveniently up and out of the way.

Other Articles for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Build an excellent snow shovel for your car - cheap and durable

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - featured

    Winter arrived together with the 'wrong kind of snow' :) - check this link for more details. If you have a car, I think it is mandatory to have on your car's trunk a small winter / snow kit including a snow shovel . That snow shovel must be light, durable, to have a good grip and to be cheap. All ...

  2. How to Choose the Right Shovel

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    FromRon Hazelton's Housecalls - Projects & Tips

    Not all shovels are created equal. There are really only three types of shovels that you'll use most often in your do-it-yourself gardening and landscape projects. The first is called a round point shovel . This shovel is best for digging through tough soil, digging holes, and removing larger ...

  3. Two-Man Shovel

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    FromInstructables: exploring - workshop - featured

    For those of you who have spent the better part of a day shoveling, you will know how utterly exhausting it can be. This is a way to get those big digging projects done without a single back ache or blister: the two-man shovel . For more information about our other how-tos, visit our site ...

  4. Bob Vila Radio: Shovels

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    FromBobVila.com

    Picking the right shovel for the job saves time—and can save your back as well. Here are a few shovels you’ll want in...

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Other Videos for DIYers from Around the Web

  1. Garden Tool Maintenance

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Master Gardener William Moss demonstrates how to clean and hone your garden tools to keep them sharp and rust free.

  2. How to Correct Soil PH

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    The Family Handyman Senior Editor, Travis Larson, will show you how to test your soil's current PH level and correct it so your lawn will thrive.

  3. How to Build a Fire Pit

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Nothing completes the camping experience like a fire for everyone to gather around. Keep the fire contained and everyone safe with a temporary fire pit.

  4. Basic Gardening Tools

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    TFH Multi Playlist Videos

    Evelyn Weldner shows you basic gardening tools.

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Blog Posts

  1. Another Trip Around The Sun

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    FromDIY Diva

    So, here’s a funny thing about this website. I’ve been keeping it updated in some form or another since December of 2004… I’m getting dangerously close to having an entire...

  2. Raised Garden Beds: The Holy-Shit-I-Built-These-for-$25 Edition

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    FromDIY Diva

    To understand why I was doing an awkward elaine-esq version of a happy dance around a couple of these babies that magically appeared in my yard this weekend… (And by...

  3. Coop Building 101: Planning for a Foundation

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    FromDIY Diva

    For the last year I’ve been responsible for exactly two lives on this planet: me and the cat. In the last month I thought it would be fun to quadruple...

  4. Winter Farm Chores

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    FromDIY Diva

    Here’s a little look at life on the farm these days. During the week, farm chores start before the sun comes up, but on the weekends the boys let me...

  5. Dirty Job

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    FromDIY Diva

    Because I know everyone is wondering, I’ll start by letting you know that after a doctors appointment, massage, and a handful of muscle relaxers I can now turn my head...

  6. How To Install Shingles

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    FromAsk the Builder

    Knowing the proper way to install roof shingles is critical. Pay particular attention to the written directions from the shingle manufacturer. The shingle offset is important to avoid a leaking roof.

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