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How To: Paint a Bathtub
The focal point of a full bath is often its tub, which ought to be pristine and gleaming. If yours is pitted, chipped, or scratched—or sporting an old-fashioned color that no longer suits your style—you can spare...
Buyer's Guide: Space Heaters
Ever-rising utility costs can make it difficult to heat an entire house during the coldest months of the year. To keep occupied areas comfortable—say, the home office from 9 to 5 or the living room during a movie...
How To: Clean an Area Rug
For many of us, area rugs are a significant investment in decor. They warm up and add color to our rooms. They provide soft places for game playing, movie watching, and slumber partying. But in order for rugs to ...
Bathroom Floor Tile: Which Is Best for You?
Bathroom floor tile is available in a surprising number of materials. Ceramic, porcelain, and vinyl tiles are what come to mind first, and for good reason: They're perhaps the most practical options. But there ar...
How To: Clean Paint Brushes
An investment in high-quality paint brushes is wasted if they are not properly cleaned and stored after use. Indeed, rushing through the end of a paint job can leave you with flecks of paint in your brushes—which...
Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Isn't Cleaning
Q: My dishwasher is only two years old, and until recently, it’s done a great job. For the past month or so, it’s been a different story. Even if I run a load on the longest cycle, I end up with streaks on the gl...
How To: Clean Stainless Steel
Gleaming and shiny, stainless steel brings a bright and polished air to any kitchen. Keeping that brilliant sheen, however, takes a little bit of work—and some very specific cleaning products. Fortunately, this c...
Without a Stitch: 10 No-Sew Projects to Dress Up Any Room
The most subtle changes can sometimes have the biggest impact—just witness the effect of new blinds, updated throw pillows, or fresh upholstery. Unfortunately, many of the small-but-powerful home decor projects o...
Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails
Q: I just bought a house and am planning to paint over its existing green interior walls with a fresh coat of country white. I’m concerned, however, that the handful of small circular bulges I’ve spotted on the w...
Tackle this Task Right After the New Year to Protect Your Property
No one likes to think about the possibility of fire, flood, storm damage, or theft. But should such a disaster occur, you’d need to provide your insurance company with a detailed list of your belongings in order ...
