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The odds of buying a stolen Stihl saw from an authorized Stihl dealer are nearly nonexistent, but when buying a Stihl chainsaw from a third party, the possibility exists that the equipment could be stolen.

Hardwood flooring gives homes a timeless look of warmth and homeyness. It comes in a variety of plank sizes, grains and colors to go with any type of decorating style. Hardwood floors are durable and can be refinished to look like new.

The rings of Saturn or the blue and green beauty of Earth inspire creative Halloween costume ideas. If you want to dress up as a planet, there are several approaches available. Choosing a planet with a distinctive visual cue, like Jupiter with its great red spot, will help your costume make sense without explanation.

Fireboxes take the brunt of the heat created by the burning fuel. A firebox is made of refractory material such as firebrick, which can withstand heat up to several thousand degrees.

Turn t-shirts into works of art when you discover the difference in tie-dying a wet t-shirt and tie-dying a dry t-shirt.

Help your little Rembrandt feel like a real artist with a painter's beret. You could knit or crochet a beret, however a sewn beret made from a durable material, like denim, is better able to stand up to rigorous play, paint spills and machine washing.

Engraving mistakes can be an eyesore. It is especially important to fix misspelled words or names. Fixing engravings is easiest for wood, plastic and glass surfaces. Metal surfaces are difficult to remove, but you can add additional engraving to metal to disguise an error.

Many homes built in the 1970s or before included full-wall brick fireplaces that modern homeowners might not like. Whether you don't use the fireplace at all or simply do not like the look of its brick surround, consider refinishing it. Give your 1970s-era brick fireplace new life by cleaning it and painting it.

Turn an empty corner of your home into a cozy reading nook with this easy DIY bean bag chair. Using just a few items, you can complete it in one afternoon.

In its natural state, kerosene is clear, with a slight yellowish tone. On store shelves, you'll find clear kerosene, along with red and blue kerosene. Small quantities of red kerosene can also appear pink. Kerosene is dyed to indicate the fuel's low-tax or tax-exempt status.