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Flooring & Stairs
March 19, 2024 | Tuesday
A Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum: Ideal for Apartment Living
A reliable, effective, and space-conscious vacuum cleaner is an essential appliance for keeping an apartment sparklin...
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LIZZY BRISKIN
Roofing & Siding
March 18, 2024 | Monday
These 6 Signs Tell You It's Time to Replace Your House's Siding ASAP
What You Need to Know Depending on the material, exterior siding can last from 20 to 100 years before it needs to be...
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MELISSA GRAHAM
How To's & Quick Tips
March 18, 2024 | Monday
Does Having Security Cameras Really Deter Crime? We Asked an Expert for a Definitive Answer
Q: My husband and I recently moved from an apartment to a single-family home, and we’re a bit concerned about safety....
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JONATHON BITNER JR.
Home Improvement
March 18, 2024 | Monday
Birds in Your Dryer Vent? Here's How to Remove Them Safely and Humanely
What You Need to Know Signs of birds in a dryer vent include chirping sounds, debris hanging from the vent, birds fl...
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MELISSA GRAHAM
Lawn & Garden
March 18, 2024 | Monday
How Much Does Pest Control Cost in South Carolina?
Highlights The cost of pest control in South Carolina ranges between $130 and $157, while the average cost is $144. ...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Lawn & Garden
March 18, 2024 | Monday
15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest
Companion planting—the practice of growing compatible plants near each other—can benefit the pepper plants in your ga...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
March 18, 2024 | Monday
15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden
Sharing the planet with insects is a fact of life, especially when pleasant weather arrives. By late spring, all kind...
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NINA MALKIN
Other Rooms
March 18, 2024 | Monday
Can This Fan With Water Mist Keep You Cool? A Shark FlexBreeze Review
Fans are essential. They help keep you cool in the summer without the need to crank up the AC, or simply serve to cre...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
How To's & Quick Tips
March 15, 2024 | Friday
Harbor Freight vs. The Home Depot: 3 Big Differences Between 2 Beloved Tool Stores
To shop at Harbor Freight or The Home Depot is a question that has had home improvement enthusiasts scratching their ...
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BOB BEACHAM
Lawn & Garden
March 15, 2024 | Friday
Can a Robot Weed Your Garden? I Tested the Tertill Weeding Robot to Find Out
Many gardeners start with vegetables. They are easy to grow and reward the grower with rapid development, attractive ...
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MARK WOLFE
Home Improvement
March 15, 2024 | Friday
We Tried an HGTV Star’s Ceiling Fan—Here’s What We Thought
Ceiling fans offer cooling breezes, circulate the air to keep it fresh, and save owners on utility costs, but some ar...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Tools & Workshop
March 14, 2024 | Thursday
Milwaukee 15-Gauge Finish Nailer: A Hands-On Review
Whether you’re a professional or a weekend warrior, a good finishing nail gun can boost your productivity and simplif...
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MARK WOLFE
Major Systems
March 14, 2024 | Thursday
Westinghouse iGen4500 Peak Watt Portable Generator: A Hands-On Review
Generators offer a portable power source that can run everything from appliances to power tools when plug-ins aren’t ...
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ZACH LAZZARI
How To's & Quick Tips
March 13, 2024 | Wednesday
How to Upgrade Your Sleeping Situation Starting at Just $10
No one likes waking up groggy and exhausted after a night of tossing and turning. While some sleeplessness factors mi...
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JASMINE HARDING
Flooring & Stairs
March 13, 2024 | Wednesday
Dyson vs Shark: The Ultimate Cordless Vacuum Showdown
Cordless vacuums have come a long way in the past few years. Battery capacity and runtime have increased, and major m...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
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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...