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April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The 10 Best Accent Chairs for Every Budget and Style
A room isn’t complete without accent chairs. Serving both to tie the space together and give you and your guests some...
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MARISSA MILLER
How To's & Quick Tips
April 25, 2022 | Monday
20 Cheap Mother’s Day Gifts for $25 or Less
Mother’s Day will soon be here again—less than a week away! The holiday, which always falls on the second Sunday in M...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Lawn & Garden
April 25, 2022 | Monday
8 Planting Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Garden Before it Even Gets Going
Many gardening errors can be blamed on impatience, as we often endeavor to make our plants bear fruit (or flowers) as...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
Doors & Windows
April 25, 2022 | Monday
How Much Does Security Camera Installation Cost?
Typical Range: $150 to $2,040 National Average: $1,330Video footage from security cameras is featured heavily on i...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Basement & Garage
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best Basement Waterproofing Companies of 2022
Keeping a basement dry is vital to the condition of a home and the health of the people inside. Wet basements can res...
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TOM SCALISI
How To's & Quick Tips
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best Mattress Cleaning Services of 2022
It might seem improbable, but nearly a third of a person’s lifetime is spent in bed sleeping the night away. Those dr...
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BRIE GREENHALGH
Other Rooms
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best Infrared Saunas of 2022
Following recent trends toward wellness and healthy living, infrared saunas are becoming more popular. Infrared sauna...
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ALYSSA GAUTIERI
Lawn & Garden
April 25, 2022 | Monday
No Money to Burn? Here Are 15 Fire Pits You Can Actually Afford
Looking for a fire pit to add character and utility to your outdoor space? Check out our our favorite reasonably priced fi...
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RACHEL BROUGHAM AND BOBVILA.COM
Lawn & Garden
April 25, 2022 | Monday
15 Essentials for Beginner Plant Parents: What Every New Plant Owner Needs
If you’re new to taking care of houseplants, it’s easy (and normal) to feel very overwhelmed. Sure, you know that pla...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Tools & Workshop
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best Cordless Angle Grinders of 2022
Whether it’s for the convenience of a cord-free work space or because an off-grid grinding job is on the docket, cord...
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TOM SCALISI
Tools & Workshop
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best Milwaukee Drills of 2022
Milwaukee is a name that always features prominently in independent reviews of leading drill manufacturers. The compa...
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BOB BEACHAM
Buying & Selling Homes
April 25, 2022 | Monday
4 Crucial Things to Know When Pricing Your Home for Sale in Today’s Volatile Market
During the past two years, home prices have been, for lack of a better word, crazy, so much so that we’ve been warnin...
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TERRI WILLIAMS
Tools & Workshop
April 25, 2022 | Monday
The Best DeWalt Miter Saws of 2022
Miter saws are, by far, the most popular cutting tool for residential jobsite use, and they’re also a versatile tool ...
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BOB BEACHAM
Tools & Workshop
April 25, 2022 | Monday
Here’s How To Get a Free DeWalt Tool Right Now at Ace Hardware
DeWalt is one of the best tool brands of 2022, offering everything from drills to sanders to lawn mowers. If you've h...
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AMANDA TARLTON
Lawn & Garden
April 21, 2022 | Thursday
This Zero Turn Lawn Mower is Commercial Quality and Worth the Money
A zero-turn, or zero turning radius, mower is one that is engineered with drive wheels that can rotate in opposite di...
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MARK WOLFE
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It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...
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