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How To: Clean a Humidifier
A hardworking room humidifier is a lifesaver during the dry, cold months of winter. Its dedicated function—adding moisture back into the air in your home—can soothe dry skin, improve the symptoms of colds and oth...
What Would Bob Do? Hanging a Heavy Mirror
Q: What would be the best way to hang a 40-pound framed mirror? Should I find the studs in the wall or use a picture hook without finding the stud?A: Your mirror is too heavy for picture hooks alone, but a wall a...
How To: Whitewash Wood
In contrast to a regular paint job, whitewashing brightens the look of wood surfaces while allowing their natural grain to show through. The light color and pleasingly imperfect aesthetic of whitewashing makes ro...
The Easiest Way to Clean Shower Doors
It's always a challenge to clean shower doors of the hard water stains and soap scum that lingers after a wash, but you don’t have to resort to harsh chemicals. After all, ammonia and bleach are powerful, but the...
How To: Preserve a Carved Pumpkin
No amount of candy corn can make up for the moment you realize that your carefully carved pumpkin’s smile has turned into a rotting grimace just as the trick-or-treaters start showing up at the door. The freshest...
The Best Bathroom Fans for Spaces Big and Small
Nothing beats a hot shower at the end of a long day. But while the steamy water works wonders on your nerves, it has the opposite effect on your bathroom—especially if the enclosed space isn’t properly ventilated...
Gas or Electric? Choose Your Next Stove Wisely
Traditionally, most homeowners have two choices for the stove: gas and electric. More often than not, the type of stove you prefer boils down to what you learned to cook on. However, conversions occur, and plenty...
The Best Portable Grills for Picnics and Tailgating Parties
Homeowners who host frequent outdoor gatherings tend to have strict opinions about what kind of backyard grill keeps mouths watering. Picking the right cooker to satisfy taste buds out on the road (or in a parkin...
10 Things to Know About Disposing of Old Electronics
Save cash and protect the environment by doing the right thing with your outmoded cell phone, tablet, and other gadgets.
The Best Solar Path Lights for Your Lawn and Garden
Many homeowners strive to enjoy their outdoor space for as long as weather permits, sitting out on the porch, cooking on the patio, or playing lawn games. Any of these activities, though, tend to go better when y...
