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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
Walls & Ceilings
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
The Minka-Aire Ceiling Fan Is Impressive, but Is It Worth It? A Tested Review
Ceiling fans circulate cooling breezes throughout entire rooms, and the best ceiling fans don’t just keep you comfort...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Flooring & Stairs
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Shady Flooring Installers Use These 6 Scams to Rip Off Customers
A fresh new floor can completely change the look of a room, and even an entire home. Quality flooring is an investmen...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Lawn & Garden
March 20, 2024 | Wednesday
Rubber Mulch vs. Wood Mulch: Which Is Best for Your Landscape?
Mulch serves multiple purposes in the garden and landscape. It helps prevent weeds, retains moisture in the soil, con...
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LORI LOVELY
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
How Much Does Errors and Omissions Insurance Cost?
Highlights The national average cost for errors and omissions insurance coverage is $61 per month, or $735 per year....
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CATHERINE HILES
Lawn & Garden
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
How to Start a Lawn Care Business: A Step-by-Step Guide for Budding Entrepreneurs
When it comes to types of businesses an entrepreneur can start, opting for a lawn care business can be full of benefi...
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AMBER GUETEBIER
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
How to Finance a Rental Property and Start Earning as a Successful Landlord
From earning passive income to capitalizing on tax breaks, there are many potential advantages to owning and operatin...
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KATIE ZIRALDO
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
How to Finance a Mobile Home: 11 Steps to Securing a Loan
Skyrocketing prices of traditional single-family homes and a budding tiny-home movement have more home buyers looking...
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BRANKICA IVANOVA
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
The 5 Best Personal Loans (for Funding Your Dream Home) of 2024
A personal loan can come in handy for a variety of reasons, whether a homeowner is facing a large upcoming expense su...
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SARA COLEMAN
Other Rooms
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
The Best Home Warranty Companies in Vermont of 2024
Navigating the complexities of homeownership can become that much easier with the help of a home warranty. This type ...
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KATIE ZIRALDO
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
The 6 Best Handyman Apps to Make Money: 2024 Picks
For someone who has the skills and know-how to fix things around the house, a handyman business is a great way to tur...
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TONY CARRICK
How To's & Quick Tips
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
The Best Lead-Generation Websites for Contractors of 2024
Lead generation is crucial to growing a successful contractor business, and one of the best ways to find valuable con...
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TONY CARRICK
Tools & Workshop
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
California Air Tools 8010: How Quiet and Powerful Is It?
Air compressors are significant time and labor savers, but if you've ever been near a large shop compressor when it u...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Lawn & Garden
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
What on Earth Is Humus—and Why Should Homeowners Care?
Q: My neighbor recently told me that the secret to his lush lawn and thriving vegetable garden is humus. What is humu...
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LORI LOVELY
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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...