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Ben

Ben has a bachelor's degree in construction engineering. When not constructing or remodeling X-Ray Rooms, Cardiovascular Labs, and Pharmacies, you can find him at home with wife and two daughters. Outside of family, He loves grilling and barbequing on his Big Green Egg and Blackstone Griddle, as well as working on projects around the house.

After neglecting it for some time, you’re excited to start enjoying your above-ground pool. But you’re met with the sight of cloudy and green water, and it doesn’t look so inviting.  Something has gone bad, and now you must deal with the stagnant green water. So what should you do about it? I’ll walk you …

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Having weeds sprout up in your gardens will certainly be problematic. This is something that gardeners have been dealing with since the old days and you’re always going to be battling weeds. Many gardeners choose to put mulch in their garden areas as a way to prevent weeds from sprouting. This can actually work very …

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Trees are a fantastic addition to any garden. They help improve the air quality, conserve water, maintain humidity, preserve soil, and are valuable for their aesthetic value. But sometimes, they grow too big, damaging your property or hindering your landscaping plans. In such a case, you might resort to cutting them. The problem is the …

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As a homeowner, you likely know how important it is to keep your gutters clean. The only problem is that it isn’t always easy to get this done without endangering yourself. You see, many people simply aren’t comfortable with climbing a ladder and leaning over precariously as they try to remove debris from their gutters. …

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Very few things can ruin an otherwise pleasant evening on your deck like the pungent stench of unwelcome skunks lodged underneath. While these black and white critters may look cute, they’re anything but when they’re stinking up your backyard. And, unfortunately, skunk eviction isn’t the easiest of the tasks.  Removing these smelly squatters without getting …

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This is a delicious Korean style dish that is super quick and easy to make, especially on the Blackstone Griddle! I originally learned how to cook this awesome dish from Chungah in which I’ve modified it to be cooked on the Blackstone Griddle. Korean Ground Beef Rice Bowl Ingredients 1/4 Cup – Light Brown Sugar …

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When you think of camping, images come to mind of sleeping in a tent, eating your dinner around an open fire and roasting marshmallows for the mandatory s’mores dessert. A new type of camping has cropped up recently called “glamping” but this is more like a luxury form of relaxing rather than roughing it in …

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Nothing beats spending some quality time on your patio to bask in the sun, sip on your favorite drink, or enjoy a delicious meal.  Unfortunately, one uninvited guest can easily ruin that pleasant experience: flies! Those annoying little buzzers will come out of nowhere and start flying around you, land on your food, and generally …

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