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Decorate your home with decor and furniture inspired by your favorite stars.

What size furnace do you need for your house? The ideal furnace size depends primarily on a home’s square footage. Here’s how homeowners can calculate what size furnace is necessary.

A professional organizer can help set home organization goals and guide clients through the process for homeowners interested in decluttering and organizing their homes.

Considering investing in a heat pump? Understanding what a heat pump is and how it works can help determine whether this HVAC system is suitable for your home.

Booklice are pesky insects that can creep into humid spaces and inhabit moldy areas. If you want to know how to get rid of booklice for good, check out these tips.

No matter the season, a cold house can make you miserable. If you're wondering, “Why is my house so cold?” the following tips can help you determine why your house is so cold and turn an igloo into an oasis.

When your leaf blower won’t start, it can make tasks that were once easy more tedious. These steps can help you identify and solve the problem.

For homeowners looking to renovate their space, they’ll often seek out the expertise of a contractor—but what is a contractor, exactly?

What is HVAC, anyway? HVAC—which stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning—is a system that regulates both the heating and cooling within a building.​​ Learn all you need to know about these systems here.

Do you have a tankless water heater in your home? Or are you considering one and wondering, how does a tankless water heater work? Here’s our guide and what issues to look out for.

Unlucky enough to have this highly invasive plant growing in your yard? Here are some tips for Japanese knotweed removal any time of year.

Regular care and maintenance will keep a septic tank running efficiently, but how often should you get your septic tank pumped? Here’s what to do to ensure the health of your septic tank system.

Wondering how to get rid of cat pee smell around the home? Here are some tactics to reduce urine odor.

Humans aren’t the only ones who sweat when the humidity hits. If your toilet tank is sweating, learn why so you can save yourself from bigger trouble down the road.

How long does it take to build a house? There are multiple factors that can affect the homebuilding timeline that potential home builders should be aware of before hiring pros and experts.

If you’re not sure what poison sumac looks like compared to its well-known relatives, poison ivy and poison oak, here’s how you can identify it.

Although power washing may seem like a simple task, it comes with greater risk than you might expect. Consider hiring a professional before you begin this project on your own.

If you want to hang some artwork and need a sturdy anchor, this hardware can help get the job done.

Painting on glass opens up a whole world of design possibilities. You can add beauty to your home or create treasured gifts for family and friends.

Unsure of what mold mites are or how to get rid of them in a home? Here’s everything homeowners need to know about mold mites.