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        Tips for Lifting Heavy Weight

        Host Paul Ryan offers tips on how to lift heavy objects and avoid back injuries.

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        A lot of handyman jobs are considered back-breaking endeavors, but who wants to break a back?

        Weekend Handyman host Paul Ryan shares a couple of tips for lifting heavy weight:

        • Instead of using your back for an extremely heavy object, consider using a car jack.
        • If you have to get rid of vinyl flooring, try removing it by using a large cardboard tube. Simply roll the flooring up on the tube. This will give you much better leverage.

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