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Tools & Workshop
June 22, 2022 | Wednesday
The Best Tools Made in the U.S.A. of 2022
American-made tools seem to be harder and harder to find these days. With so many products being made overseas, you m...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Lawn & Garden
June 22, 2022 | Wednesday
Avoid Volatile Fertilizer Prices With This Alternative for Your Home Landscape
Few would anticipate it affecting gardening, but the war in Ukraine has caused a shift in plant cultivation across th...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
11 Important Things to Know About Clover Lawns
America’s biodiverse meadows of days gone were slowly converted to French- and English-style monoculture lawns featur...
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LORI LOVELY
Flooring & Stairs
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Robot Vacuum Deals of June 2022: iRobot, Shark, Dyson, and More
Whether you love smart home products, or you're just intrigued by a hands-off approach to cleaning, a robot vacuum is...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Bathroom
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
10 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs for Your Bathroom Renovation
Bathrooms can be one of the most expensive rooms to refinish within a home. But a bathroom renovation can also be one...
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TOM SCALISI
Kitchen
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
The KitchenAid Stand Mixer Is at Its Lowest Price Since Black Friday
The wildly popular KitchenAid Stand Mixer is currently on sale for the best price since Black Friday. The celebrity-f...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
How To's & Quick Tips
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
The 9 Best Places to Buy Fake Plants in 2022
Not everyone has the time or energy to take care of live plants, green thumb or not. But potted plants and trees can ...
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MELISSA GRAHAM
Interior Design
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Furniture Removal Services of 2022
The dilemma of what to do with old or outdated furniture is common when moving, redecorating, or decluttering. Gettin...
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MELISSA TRACEY
Lawn & Garden
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
Is It Better to Repair or Replace a Damaged Deck? 4 Ways to Tell
Q: I spend a lot of time on my deck, and lately I’ve noticed a few creaky boards and some rotting on the railing. We’...
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MELISSA GRAHAM
Walls & Ceilings
June 21, 2022 | Tuesday
How Much Does It Cost to Install Baseboard?
Typical Range: $720 to $1,300 National Average: $1,170Nothing ages the appearance of a home in quite the same way ...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Buying & Selling Homes
June 20, 2022 | Monday
How Much Does It Cost to Move a Mobile Home?
Typical Range: $700 to $20,000 National Average: $7,000When the time comes to transport a mobile home to a new loc...
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KATIE FLANNERY
How To's & Quick Tips
June 20, 2022 | Monday
The Best Sauna Heaters of 2022
One of the key ingredients of an efficient, comfortable home sauna is the choice of heater. There are a number of dif...
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BOB BEACHAM
Other Rooms
June 20, 2022 | Monday
The Best 4th of July Mattress Sales 2022 You Can Already Shop
The 4th of July 2022 is right around the corner next Monday, and retailers have rolled out awesome 4th of July mattre...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Managing Construction
June 20, 2022 | Monday
The Best Home Builders of 2022
Whether someone is a first-time home buyer or customizing the house of their dreams, building a home is an exciting t...
By
TOM SCALISI
Lawn & Garden
June 20, 2022 | Monday
The Best Honda Lawn Mowers of 2022
Nothing says summer like the sound of lawn mowers powering up. The long-standing ritual of keeping lawns neatly trimm...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
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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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