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Cleaning Supplies

The Best Vacuum for Cleaning Laminate Floors Throughout Your Home

Laminate floors are economical, durable, and attractive. With the right vacuum for this particular surface, you can preserve your floor’s appearance and maintain a clean, healthy home.

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Gardening

Sci-Fi in the Garden: How to Transform Your Garden to Reflect the “Hortifuturism” Trend

Turn heads and be an out-of-this-world neighbor by creating a garden with these captivating sci-fi elements.

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Buying

Love That Local Landmark? 5 Reasons to Buy an Old House

Historic and vintage homes have a lot to offer potential buyers who know what to look for in their investment.

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Reviews

The 7 Best Skunk Repellents, Vetted

Use these top repellents to make sure skunks don’t have an opportunity to stink up your home.

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Repurposing

19 Surprising Alka-Seltzer Uses for the Home and Garden

This medicine cabinet staple is a treatment for far more than relieving digestive issues. Put Alka-Seltzer tablets to work cleaning stained coffee cups, dishwashers—even laundry stains!

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Holidays & Celebrations

12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors

How many holiday lights do you need in order to illuminate your home’s exterior, and how can you hang them safely? Here’s how to put together a light display that’s the envy of the neighborhood.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Hardwood Flooring Cost - Cost Range + Average - July 2023
Building & Installing

How Much Does Hardwood Flooring Cost?

When shopping for hardwood flooring, knowing the different options and their effect on price can keep homeowners within their budget. Hardwood flooring cost typically runs from $2,481 to $7,026, with $4,721 as the national average.

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Reviews

Is Husqvarna a Good Brand?

I tested 9 Husqvarna lawn and garden machines to maintain my grass, leaves, trees, and more. Here’s my take on this popular brand.

Cost of Pavers vs Concrete
Exterior

Cost of Pavers vs. Concrete: Which Material Best Fits Your Budget?

The cost of pavers vs. concrete can be a deciding factor in the choice of material for a driveway or patio. This guide will outline all the differences to help with this decision.

Best Things to Buy in November
Reviews

The 6 Best Things to Buy in November

Take advantage of sales on TVs, major appliances, outdoor gear, and more.

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Skills & Techniques

How to Install Beadboard

Once relegated to the mudroom, beadboard is now featured in homes’ main living areas. Dress up your traditional or farmhouse-style space by DIY-ing your own beadboard walls.

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Bathrooms

How to Get Your Bathroom Guest-Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

Friends are on their way over for an impromptu get-together, but your bathroom is in serious need of a deep cleaning. Here’s a plan for getting it in shape before your guests arrive.

what flood zones require flood insurance
Home Insurance

Solved! Which Flood Zones Require Flood Insurance?

Depending on their property’s flood zone, homeowners may be required by their mortgage lender to purchase flood coverage.

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Design

Living Modern in an Old House

Experience the magic of old houses and discover solutions for bringing them up to today's contemporary living standards.

How Much Flooring Do I Need
Flooring

Solved! How Much Flooring Do I Need to Buy?

New flooring can refresh and change the whole feeling of a home, but it’s key to properly calculate how much material is necessary at the start.

The Best Time to Buy Flooring
Interior

This Is the Best Time to Buy Flooring (and the 2 Times When You Absolutely Should Not)

New flooring can perk up a whole home and make it feel fresh and new—but buying at the wrong time can be costly in more than one way.

Laminate vs. Vinyl Flooring Cost
Interior

Laminate vs. Vinyl Flooring Cost: 7 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Flooring Material

Comparing laminate vs. vinyl flooring cost and the differences between each material can help homeowners choose the flooring material that will work the best for their homes.

Carpet vs. Hardwood Cost
Interior

Carpet vs. Hardwood Cost: 6 Factors to Consider When Choosing Flooring

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

carpet vs laminate cost
Interior

The Cost of Carpet vs. Laminate: 7 Factors to Consider When Choosing New Flooring

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

National Floors Direct vs. Empire Today: Which Flooring Company Should You Choose?

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