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The Best Label Makers Options
Reviews

The Best Label Makers, Tested and Reviewed

Organize your home and office, print up small business basics, create cool crafts, and more with the quality label maker that suits your needs, style, and budget.

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Lawn & Garden

The Fascinating History of Garden Gnomes—and Why You Should Buy One

Bird baths, fountains, and pink flamingos are all fine yard decorations. To truly create a yard full of charm, though, look no further than a colorful, cheeky garden gnome.

The Best Knife Sharpeners Option
Reviews

The Best Knife Sharpeners, Tested and Reviewed

Dull knives are frustrating and dangerous. Give those poorly honed edges a razor-keen finish with the best knife sharpener.

The Best Nail Gun Options
Reviews

The Best Nail Guns, Tested and Reviewed

Nail guns make quick work of fastening trim or framing a structure. We tested the top nail guns on the market. Find out which ones earned a spot in our lineup.

Havenly Review
Reviews

Havenly Brings Interior Design to the Masses—But Is It Worth The Cost?

Hiring an interior designer doesn’t have to be a splurge, thanks to Havenly. But is the service all it’s cracked up to be? Here’s the truth about hiring Havenly for your home’s interior design.

Handy Review
Reviews

Booking a Handyman in Under a Minute? It’s Possible Through Handy

Have you been putting off a collection of household tasks you just can’t seem to get to? Handy’s easy-to-use platform can get them scheduled, paid for, and finished in no time—sometimes even the same day.

Roto Rooter review
Reviews

Roto-Rooter Is One Of the Best Plumbing Companies—But Is the Same True About the Plumbers?

Roto-Rooter is one of the pioneers of the plumbing industry with locations all across the country, but does that really guarantee good service and fair prices? We took an in-depth look at Roto-Rooter to find out.

Pella Windows and Doors Review
Reviews

Looking to Buy New Windows? Pella Has An Option for You—If You Can Find It

Buying new windows isn’t so simple anymore, and Pella, a window and door brand customers would surely come across in their search, aims to simplify the process. But with so many styles, materials, and more to choose from, does Pella go too far?

HomeAdvisor Review
Reviews

I Used HomeAdvisor to Find a Contractor and Got More Than I Bargained For

HomeAdvisor seems like the ideal resource for homeowners; it’s an easy-to-use directory of vetted and reviewed professionals who can take on nearly any project. But one surprising—and concerning—detail made me think twice about using it.

Angi Review
Reviews

Risky Business: Angi’s Biggest Problem Is Itself—But Is It Worth Trying?

Hiring contractors to work on your home can be an overwhelming task, and Angi.com promises to make it easier. But does it?

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Design

10 Small House Plans With Big Ideas

Dreaming of less home maintenance, lower utility bills, and a more laidback lifestyle? These small house designs will inspire you to build your own charming new abode (or hire a pro to do the work for you).

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DIY

10 DIY Bar Plans for Building Indoor and Outdoor Home Bars

Thinking of building a custom bar for your home, but need some inspiration (and instructions)? Whatever your style or budget, one of these DIY bar plans is sure to suit.

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Real Estate

12 Ways Buying a Home Has Changed Over the Past 50 Years

Investing in a house can be a difficult process, but is it really that different from what your parents went through? Turns out, home buying has changed in almost every way over the past half century.

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees Options
Design

The Best Places to Buy Christmas Trees

When it’s time to deck the halls as well as the yuletide conifer, check out these suggestions for some of the best places to buy Christmas trees.

The Best Shower Caddies Options
Reviews

The Best Shower Caddies, Tested and Reviewed

Enhance the shower experience and keep products organized with the ideal caddy for your space, style, and budget.

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Real Estate

How to Get Your OId House on the National Register of Historic Places

Find out what makes a home eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, and learn about the benefits and drawbacks of owning a listed historic home.

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Real Estate

Whose Problem Is It, Anyway? Property Line Landscaping Disputes, Solved

Find out who’s responsible for trees, shrubs, and other plants that straddle the boundaries between properties.

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DIY

How to Make Every Appliance in Your Home Last Longer and Run More Efficiently

Regular maintenance is the key to getting the most out of your household appliances

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Exterior

How to Heat a Greenhouse

Greenhouses can simply overwinter plants or serve as a safe space in which to grow food or flowers when temps drop.

Custom Closet Cost
Interior

How Much Does a Custom Closet Cost?

Custom closets help keep clothes, shoes, and other items neatly organized and stored away. Custom closet cost ranges from $1,067 to $2,981 or $2,005 on average.