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Carpet vs. Hardwood Cost
Interior

Comparing carpet vs. hardwood cost can help homeowners choose the best flooring option for their homes.

carpet vs laminate cost
Interior

Homeowners planning a flooring replacement project may be considering both carpet and laminate. This guide can help homeowners discover which flooring material will work the best for their budget.

National Floors Direct vs. Empire Today
Reviews

When comparing National Floors Direct vs. Empire Today, customers will find that the companies share several similarities—as well as several important differences.

Empire Today Prices vs. The Home Depot
Reviews

The Home Depot and Empire Today are big names in the home improvement industry, but which one is the best place to buy flooring? Let’s look at Empire Today prices vs. Home Depot to decide.

How To Fix A Stuck Zipper
Repair & Maintenance

Can't get your backpack open, or loosen the fastening on your leather jacket? Surprising solutions in your office, bath cabinet, and workbench will get your zipper to yield.

How to Become a Plumber
Plumbing

Individuals interested in learning how to become a plumber can follow these steps to get their career off the ground.

Thanksgiving dinner set tablescape with turkey, pumpkin centerpieces, and set place settings.
Cleaning

If you’re reluctant to host a holiday meal because you dread dealing with the messy aftermath, these superb solutions will ease your mind and make cleanup quick and easy.

How to Start a Plumbing Business
Plumbing

Driven entrepreneurs who want to learn how to start a plumbing business can follow 11 steps to meet their goals.

water seeping through basement floor
Basements

Water could be seeping through a basement floor for a number of reasons, but no matter the cause, this is not a problem to ignore.

Person filling glass of water from sink
Plumbing

Learn why it matters where your water comes from, and what to expect in system maintenance, cost, and reliability from well water vs. city water.

Two colorful woodpeckers perch on bricks of home, pecking holes in exterior.
Garden Pests

Woodpeckers are attractive birds to observe, but pecking can damage your home and even cause insect infestations. Learning how to deter woodpeckers can save your siding—and protect the birds from harm.

Generac Portable Generator G0057342 Has Been Recalled
Reviews

Generac recently recalled over 60,000 portable generators due to a fire and burn risk. Is yours on the list?

Two people with their feet towards fireplace.
Heating

Is your furnace on the fritz, or you're on a tight budget? These tricks for how to stay warm without heat will keep the chill away—and money in your pocket.

interior of modern home office with grey walls and small desk
Interior

Whether you work best in a serene atmosphere or need a bold work zone to get your creative juices flowing, one of these office paint colors is sure to keep you both productive and content.

Front View Of Modern Living Room With Yellow Sconce, Gray Sofa And Yellow Pillows

Greige is modern, inviting, and on trend. Our favorite hues of this warm, modern neutral are just right for any room in the house.

The SentrySafe home safe undergoing a water-resistance test with a sprinkler on it
Reviews

I tested this popular SentrySafe—find out what I liked and didn't like.

Blackstone 36-Inch Griddle with hard cover on stone patio in sunny backyard.
Reviews

A hard cover, grill hooks, and magnetic tool strip are useful additions to this model.

Vintage Home Style
Interior Design

Ranging from traditional to retro to kitschy, these charming vintage pieces ooze character.

Orange and gray Shark rocket vacuum picking up a pile of rice from a wood floor.
Reviews

Don’t count it out because it's not cordless—this stick vacuum is a budget-friendly powerhouse of a cleaning companion.

A person removing the bar cover on the DeWalt 20V chainsaw
Reviews

It might not be the perfect chainsaw for everyone, but some of the DeWalt 20V chainsaw’s features make it the right chainsaw for certain jobs. Find out if it’s the right pick for you.