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Lawn & Garden
August 10, 2022 | Wednesday
10 Perfectly Good Pond Plants You Should Be Buying at Your Local Nursery
Backyard water features enhance the beauty and tranquility of a landscape, making a yard more visually interesting an...
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LORI LOVELY
How To's & Quick Tips
August 10, 2022 | Wednesday
9 Genius Ways to Upcycle Old Bricks
Is that old pile of bricks leftover from a previous project creating an eyesore on your property? While you can certa...
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TONY CARRICK
Kitchen
August 10, 2022 | Wednesday
Ninja Appliances Are Up to 50% Off During This Secret End-of-Summer Sale on Amazon
The sales have been seemingly endless this summer—from crazy good deals on patio furniture and grills to all things h...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Lawn & Garden
August 09, 2022 | Tuesday
I Tested All of the Solo Stoves, and the New Fire Pit 2.0 Is Better Than I Expected
One of the best anchors for any backyard living space is a great looking fire pit. Few things bring us together like ...
By
MARK WOLFE
Tools & Workshop
August 09, 2022 | Tuesday
DeWalt Tool Sets Are Up To $100 Off at Lowe’s Right Now
Whether your workshop consists of a corner in your garage or a dedicated space in your basement, stocking it with the...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Interior Design
August 08, 2022 | Monday
I Tested Ruggable Out in a Home with Pets and Swear Washable Rugs Are Worth the Hype
I love home decor. From discovering new brands online to stumbling on a unique antique at the flea market, the journe...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
How To's & Quick Tips
August 08, 2022 | Monday
The Best Early Labor Day Sales 2022: Lowe's, Home Depot, Target, and More
As hard as it is to say sayonara to summer, Labor Day eases the way into fall with a long holiday weekend off to enjo...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
How To's & Quick Tips
August 05, 2022 | Friday
13 Items You Should Never Put in a Dumpster When Cleaning Out Your Home
Whether you’re spring cleaning, renovating, or moving, that big empty rental dumpster in the driveway might seem like...
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TOM SCALISI
Buying & Selling Homes
August 05, 2022 | Friday
15 Tiny House Communities That Are as Efficient as They Are Charming
Although a global pandemic and strict zoning laws stymied tiny house purchases in recent years, the popularity of the...
By
TONY CARRICK
Other Rooms
August 05, 2022 | Friday
The Best Tabletop Fire Pits of 2022
Tabletop fire pits, also called tabletop fireplaces, provide the cozy aesthetic and charm of a crackling fire but in ...
By
JASMINE HARDING
Lawn & Garden
August 05, 2022 | Friday
The Best Pond Liners of 2022
Every man-made pond needs a liner to ensure the water doesn’t leak out into the surrounding soil. Shopping for the be...
By
SAVANNAH SHER
How To's & Quick Tips
August 05, 2022 | Friday
Solved! What Do AM Best Insurance Ratings Mean?
Q: I’m looking to switch homeowners insurance providers and keep coming across something called AM Best insurance rat...
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MICHELLE HONEYAGER
Buying & Selling Homes
August 05, 2022 | Friday
Solved! What Is a Construction-to-Permanent Loan?
Q: We’re thinking of building a house, and we heard that a construction-to-permanent loan can help finance the build ...
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MICHELLE HONEYAGER
How To's & Quick Tips
August 05, 2022 | Friday
Lemonade Renters Insurance Review: An All-Digital Provider for a Phone-Shy Clientele
Tenants who rent an apartment or house can avoid some of the costs that come with homeownership, but one need they sh...
By
JEFF KELEHER
Doors & Windows
August 05, 2022 | Friday
Looking to Buy New Windows? Pella Has An Option for You—If You Can Find It
It seems as if most people only think about the windows in their home when there is an issue to address: maybe the wi...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
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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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