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anthurium plant care 101 - how to grow anthurium indoors
Lawn & Garden

This Guide to Anthurium Care Will Yield Lush Green Foliage With Eye-Catching Tailflowers

If you can’t make heads or tails of your tailflower, we’ll help you figure out how to keep it bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.

10 Genius Ways To Fix Scratches on Any Surface
DIY

10 Genius Ways To Fix Scratches on Any Surface

Restore the look of wood floors, furniture, glass, and more with these remarkable products.

deck color ideas
Exterior

21 Deck Color Ideas to Brighten Up Your Outdoor Space

Select the ideal color to transform your deck and create the backyard of your dreams.

garden injury
Lawn & Garden

10 Ways Gardening May Be Making You Sick—and How to Protect Yourself

We’ve all heard about the physical and psychological benefits of gardening, but the hobby also has its risks. Learn how to protect yourself from aches, pains, pests and diseases while working outdoors.

propane vs natural gas
Green Building & Remodeling

Should You Make the Switch From Propane to Natural Gas?

Though the price of natural gas is at least one-third less than that of propane, price isn’t the only factor that should be considered before making a switch. 

plant tomatoes sideways
Lawn & Garden

Here’s Why You Should Always Plant Tomato Seedlings Sideways

This smart and simple hack for tomato planting produces more robust plants and yields a bigger harvest.

deck plans
Exterior

9 Deck Plans for Extending Your Outdoor Living Space

These deck plans and design tools enable you to create your own outdoor entertaining space.

Insulation Companies Near Me
Insulation

How to Find and Hire the Best Insulation Contractor in Your Area

Do you need new insulation but are unsure how to hire an insulation company? Here are some helpful tips when you’re searching for “insulation companies near me.”

What Does Asbestos Insulation Look Like
Insulation

Solved! What Does Asbestos Insulation Look Like?

What does asbestos insulation look like? It can vary in appearance depending on the type, which is why it can be hard to identify.

Chimney Cleaning
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring for Chimney Cleaning

Chimney cleaning may seem like an unnecessary nuisance, but it’s far from that. Chimneys are designed to remove harmful gases from a fireplace while it's in use—but they only work effectively if they’re free from buildup and debris.

What Size Furnace Do I Need
Heating & Cooling

Solved! What Size Furnace Do I Need?

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.

Professional Organizer
Storage

What Is a Professional Organizer? Here’s What Happens When You Hire a Professional Home Organizer

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

What Is a Heat Pump
Heating & Cooling

What Is a Heat Pump and How Does a Heat Pump Work?

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.

How To Get Rid of Booklice
Pests

How To: Get Rid of Booklice

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.

Why Is My House So Cold
Heating

Solved! Why Is My House So Cold?

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.

leaf blower won't start
Landscaping

Solved! My Leaf Blower Won’t Start. What’s The Issue?

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.

What is a Contractor
Interior

What Is a Contractor? All You Need To Know About What Contractors Can Do

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
Heating & Cooling

What Is HVAC And What Does HVAC Stand For?

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.

How Does A Tankless Water Heater Work
Water Heaters

Solved! How Does A Tankless Water Heater Work?

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.

Japanese Knotweed Removal
Gardening

Japanese Knotweed: How To Get Rid of The “Godzilla” Weed That’s a Threat To Your Plants

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