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How To's & Quick Tips
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
Ready to Turn Your Talent Into Income? Find Out How to Become a Handyman
With their repair expertise and versatile home improvement skill sets, handymen help keep people’s homes in tip-top s...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
The 28 Best Gifts to Shop at Lowe’s This Holiday Season
Santa Claus is coming to town—and he might stop at Lowe’s on the way. If you’re a fan of Lowe’s, you know that the re...
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JASMINE HARDING
How To's & Quick Tips
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
How to Start a Handyman Business and Set Yourself Up for Success
Individuals who have repair skills and a knack for home improvement might consider going into business for themselves...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
How Much a Business License Costs By State, and What It Takes to Get One
Highlights The typical cost range for a business license is between $25 and $550. Some of the factors that affect t...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Interior Design
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
How Much Does Furniture Refinishing Cost?
Highlights The typical cost to refinish furniture ranges from $335 to $917 with a national average of $625. The exa...
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BRIE GREENHALGH
Tools & Workshop
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
The Best Last-Minute Christmas Gifts to Shop at Ace Hardware
We're just days out from Christmas! And if you're still searching for the perfect last-minute gift to put under th...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Major Systems
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
How Much Does Baseboard Heating Cost?
Highlights The average baseboard heating cost is $860, though a typical range is $409 to $1,335. The home and room ...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Storage
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
Everything That Goes Into Packers and Movers Cost, and Why It's Worth It
Highlights The typical cost range to hire movers and packers is from $280 to $2,200, with a national average cost of...
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BRIE GREENHALGH
How To's & Quick Tips
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
Fire Sprinkler System Cost Factors and Considerations: Why It's Worth It
Highlights For $0. 80 to $7, or just $2 per square foot on average, fire sprinkler system costs are worth the benefi...
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STEPHANIE MICKELSON
Walls & Ceilings
December 20, 2023 | Wednesday
How to Get Crayon Off Walls: 4 Surefire Methods
Life with toddlers can be…interesting. One minute they’re sitting calmly and playing with their toys on the floor, th...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
December 19, 2023 | Tuesday
7 Steps to Successfully Grow Your Client List as a Handyman
The journey to becoming a successful handyman involves much more than just possessing the right skills and tools. It ...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
December 19, 2023 | Tuesday
21 of the Most Common Jobs to Add to Your Handyman Services List And Get Paid For
A reliable handyman can be an asset to any homeowner, but not all homeowners know the types of home repair services a...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Major Systems
December 19, 2023 | Tuesday
How Much Does Heat Exchanger Replacement Cost?
Highlights The average heat exchanger replacement cost is $1,500, but the range is typically $1,000 to $2,000. The ...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Green
December 19, 2023 | Tuesday
Breaking Down Solar Panel Cost: California-Specific Factors and Considerations
Highlights The typical solar panel cost in California averages $14,873, but homeowners may spend between $12,622 and...
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TIMOTHY DALE
How To's & Quick Tips
December 19, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Get a Business License in California in 8 Steps
Like in any state, it’s important for entrepreneurs in California to know the legal requirements they need to meet be...
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KATIE FLANNERY
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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...