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5 Things to Know About Replacing a Garbage Disposal
Uh oh! You turn on the tap, flick the switch, and after a groan your garbage disposal goes silent, leaving you with a sink full of scraps. Before calling a plumber to install a new one, consider replacing the uni...
Buyer's Guide: Kitchen Trash Cans
Management of kitchen trash is a daily chore. To make it easier on yourself, equip your kitchen with its own trash can. Whether you've just moved in or are looking to replace an existing bin that no longer gets t...
6 Things to Know Before Spraying Insecticide
The much-anticipated arrival of spring also brings a plethora of insects. Some, like ladybugs and honeybees, are beneficial to your garden. Others, sadly, not so much. From the tomato hornworms that ravage your p...
The Best Drill Bits for Common DIY Projects
When assembling a tool kit for home improvement, maintenance, and construction projects, one of the first items purchased is often a power drill, followed by an assortment of drill bits. These attachable cutting ...
Solved! How to Increase Humidity in a Dry House
Q: During the winter, the central heating in our home makes the air super dry. Not only do my nasal passages get inflamed, this year, I’m pretty sure that drops in temperature and humidity caused the wood grain i...
Buyer's Guide: Cordless Drills
Just as cellular technology freed the telephone, the advent of lithium-ion batteries forever altered the landscape of power tools. Gone were the limits of the extension cord's reach. Now, with their tools running...
8 Care Tips for Houseplants in Winter
Over the winter months, when your outdoor garden has little to boast about, the greenery inside your home lifts spirits and keeps the air fresh. But believe it or not, even if a plant lives in a pot indoors, it r...
What's the Difference? Prefinished vs. Unfinished Hardwood Flooring
The to-do lists are long in a home renovation—and that's before you account for unexpected tasks like running to the store to pick up a new size of fasteners or redoing a splotchy paint job. So, when it comes to ...
The Best Power Hedge Trimmers for Landscaping
Hedges establish boundaries in landscaping, add privacy, and benefit curb appeal, but in order to look their best, they must be groomed. Power hedge trimmers are designed for this very purpose; they make it much ...
Buyer's Guide: Standing Desks
Even if your work requires you to be on a computer, that doesn't mean you have to just sit there for hours on end. For fitness—or even just for a change of pace—you might consider switching to a height-adjustable...
