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Kitchen
March 25, 2024 | Monday
The Best Drawer Dishwashers for Small Kitchens and Flexible Washloads
Drawer dishwashers are an interesting option that can appeal to a variety of shoppers. A single-drawer dishwasher is ...
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BOB BEACHAM
Lawn & Garden
March 25, 2024 | Monday
The Best Robotic Pool Skimmers to Do the Dirty Work for You
Picking leaves and branches off the surface of a pool is a task usually accomplished with a manual pool skimmer net, ...
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CHASE BRUSH
Lawn & Garden
March 22, 2024 | Friday
Shop Top-Rated Lawn Mowers at Up to $250 Off During Amazon's Big Spring Sale
In case you missed it, Amazon's Big Spring Sale is here through March 25. In addition to shopping a plethora of great...
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PERRI KRESSEL
How To's & Quick Tips
March 22, 2024 | Friday
Yes, Your Vacuum Needs to Be Cleaned Regularly—Here’s How to Do It
Is your vacuum cleaner losing suction power, emitting strange smells, or not performing as well as it once did? It mi...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Flooring & Stairs
March 22, 2024 | Friday
The Best Cheap Vacuums to Help You Stay Ahead of the Mess
Editor's Note: Testing for this article took place in late 2023 and these products remain our current top recommendat...
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JASMINE HARDING
Lawn & Garden
March 22, 2024 | Friday
These Are the Best Perennials for Shady Spots in Your Yard
Although the best perennials for shade tend to be spring and early-summer bloomers, there are exceptions. This means ...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
How To's & Quick Tips
March 21, 2024 | Thursday
5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home
When most people think about using magnets around the house, they probably picture a fridge full of children’s artwor...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Managing Construction
March 21, 2024 | Thursday
Where to Find Grants and Forgivable Home Improvement Loans and Who Qualifies
Homeownership is a major milestone, but maintaining and improving a home can pose financial challenges. Luckily, ther...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Kitchen
March 21, 2024 | Thursday
25 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret
The kitchen is the heart of a home, and any updates you make to this central space can improve the home’s overall app...
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KRISTEN MOSIER
Lawn & Garden
March 21, 2024 | Thursday
We Tested the Cordless Makita Brush Cutter—Did It Make the Cut?
A handheld brush cutter may look like a string trimmer, but its calling card is power. The best brush cutters pack a ...
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MARK WOLFE
Lawn & Garden
March 21, 2024 | Thursday
7 Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub in the Garden
Many people reach for Vicks VapoRub to find relief from a nasty cough. When the ointment is rubbed on the chest, the...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Lawn & Garden
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Smart Yard: Cutting-Edge Tech for Your Home Landscape
Since the beginning, humans have developed and leveraged technology to meet our needs and improve our lives. The tech...
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MARK WOLFE
Lawn & Garden
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Save Up to $645 on Gardening Essentials, Power Tools, Lawn Mowers, and More
Amazon's Big Spring Sale has finally arrived! Get ready for five days of incredible deals on everything from gardenin...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Flooring & Stairs
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Flooret Flooring Review: Direct-to-Consumer Floors That Are Worth the Hype
Home flooring receives more than its fair share of abuse. Over time, wear and tear—along with evolving style preferen...
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MARK WOLFE
Major Systems
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Pros and Cons of Retrofit Insulation
Wintry drafts snaking through an old house usually indicate that it needs insulation. Insulating your home is essenti...
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JEFF VASISHTA
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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...