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Major Systems
January 31, 2024 | Wednesday
SimpliSafe vs. Nest: We Compared These Security Systems—Here's the One You Should Choose
SimpliSafe and Nest haven’t been around as long as some other home security companies, but they’ve quickly managed to...
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JONATHON BITNER JR.
Major Systems
January 31, 2024 | Wednesday
How Much Does an Electrical Inspection Cost?
Highlights An electrical inspection costs $155 on average, though a typical range is $100 to $400. The total inspec...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Other Rooms
January 31, 2024 | Wednesday
What Is a Keeping Room?
Q: While browsing through home listings, I saw one that said the home includes a keeping room. What is a keeping room...
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EMILY BENDA GAYLORD
How To's & Quick Tips
January 31, 2024 | Wednesday
How to Get Rid of a Hot Tub
Q: I finally bit the bullet and bought a new hot tub to replace the one I’ve had for nearly 20 years. It’s being deli...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Green
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
At Least One of These 12 Bans Will Affect You and Your Household (Plus What to Use Instead)
Every year, there is a growing awareness of the impact that some everyday products have on our health and the environ...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Lawn & Garden
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
6 Places You Should Never Put a Plant Indoors—2 Will Surprise You
Whether your home is practically a greenhouse all year long or you only have a few indoor plants, helping them grow a...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
My Dog Chewed Up the Controller—Now What?
We all love our dogs. However, they often do things that baffle our minds and leave pet parents feeling frustrated, s...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
How to Revive Dried Elmer's, Gorilla, and Other Glue
Have you ever reached for a bottle of Elmer’s glue, craft glue, or another adhesive that has been up on a shelf for a...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
Caulking Guns, Space Heaters, and 23 Other Things Our Readers Are Buying in January
The new year comes with all sorts of goals, including taking better care of your home. Whether it’s updating decor or...
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JASMINE HARDING
How To's & Quick Tips
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
How Much Does Electrician School Cost?
Highlights The average cost for electrician school ranges between $3,000 and $19,000. The main factors that affect ...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Basement & Garage
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
Everything About Getting a Radon Inspection: Cost Factors and Breakdown
Highlights Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners antici...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Tools & Workshop
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
7 Indispensable Tools With a Lifetime Warranty—and How To Get Replacements
Whether you are putting together your first tool kit or you’re a seasoned pro, it’s a good idea to invest in quality ...
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BOB BEACHAM
Walls & Ceilings
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
How Much Does a Coffered Ceiling Cost?
Highlights Most coffered ceilings cost between $3,000 and $4,500, though most homeowners will spend an average of $3...
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ROCHEL MADAY
How To's & Quick Tips
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
Here's Why I Just Poured Dish Soap Into My Toilet (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Cleaning)
Dishwashing liquid is a surprisingly versatile product, and its effectiveness lies in a potent formula that incorpora...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Interior Design
January 30, 2024 | Tuesday
Don't Want to Do It Yourself? Here's How Much Its Costs to Install Cabinet Hardware
Highlights The typical cost range to install cabinet hardware is from $100 to $10,000, with a national average cost ...
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BRIE GREENHALGH
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Regulating the Refrigerator Temperature
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It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...