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The Dos and Don'ts of Air-Drying Everything You Own
Save cash, your clothing, and the planet with these tips and tricks for air-drying all your washables—indoors and out.
Replace Dated Popcorn Ceilings with This New Texture
They are cheap and easy to install, and they camouflage a host of flaws, but popcorn ceilings are also dated and tend to look dirty after just a few short years. Removing a popcorn ceiling (also called a “cottage...
4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes That Can Save a Garden Hose
When intact, your garden hose is a trusty tool for hydrating your lawn, rinsing debris from your deck, and just about every exterior task requiring water. But a bent, torn, or otherwise leaky hose wastes water an...
8 Easy Tasks That Make Less Work for Your AC
<p>Sparing your air conditioner a little work could save you a significant amount on your energy bill over the summer months, so what are you waiting for? Start with these 8 projects.</p> <br/> <p><em>This con...
The Bug Behind Your Patchy, Brown Grass
Q: Until this year, my tall fescue lawn has always been plush and green, but a few weeks ago, some yellow spots developed next to my driveway. Within a few days, the grass in those spots turned brown and died. Mo...
Why Is My Dryer Not Heating? Solved!
Are you stumped by the fact that your dryer seems to take forever these days? If your clothes dryer needs more time to dry a load now than when you first purchased it, don’t jump to replace the home appliance jus...
The Biggest Mistakes Most People Make at Garage Sales
Garage sales are go-to destinations for bargain hunters and antiques aficionados in search of one-of-a-kind pieces to complete their home or wardrobe. But make a few missteps in navigating this time-honored neigh...
10 Things You Should Always Do When You Stay in an Airbnb
Staying in a stranger’s home on your next trip? To ensure a snag-free visit, follow these 10 rules gathered from seasoned travelers as well as Airbnb. With all that good behavior, you may wind up making a few new...
The Speediest Way to Cut Your Summer Energy Bills
When you're trying to maintain a comfortably cool indoor temperature in the summer, your energy bills tend to rise with the mercury. Indeed, a small seasonal spike is inevitable when you're using a system that ru...
Solved! What to Do When Your Kitchen Sink Is Clogged
Q: Last night my kitchen sink clogged up while I was in the middle of a load of dirty dishes. By morning, the sink had finally drained, but I certainly don’t want this happening again. Is it a situation I can tac...
