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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.

Empire Today Prices vs. The Home Depot
Reviews

Empire Today Prices vs. The Home Depot Flooring Installation Costs: What Should Customers Choose?

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

How to Fix a Stuck Zipper

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

How to Take the Plunge and Become a Plumber in 6 Steps

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

How to Start a Plumbing Business
Plumbing

Starting a Plumbing Business: 11 Steps to Becoming an Independent Pro

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

Solved! Why Is Water Seeping Through My Basement Floor?

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

Well Water vs. City Water: What’s the Difference?

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

How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers

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.

Two people with their feet towards fireplace.
Heating

20 Ways to Stay Warm Without Turning on the Heat

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

The Best Paint Colors for Your Home Office

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

The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home

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

Review: Can the SentrySafe Home Safe Withstand a Bonfire?

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

Blackstone Takes a Great Griddle and Makes It Even Better

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

Vintage Home Style
Interior Design

17 Products That Will Instantly Add Vintage Style to Any Home

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

Review: The Shark Rocket Pet Vacuum’s Cord Didn’t Trip Up Our Tests

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