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April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Stink Bug Repellents of 2022
Ugh! The aptly named stink bugs (any of several insects in the pentatomidae family) won’t do damage to a home, but wh...
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JASMINE HARDING
Kitchen
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Undercounter Ice Makers of 2022
If you host lots of parties, enjoy homemade cocktails, or just like having ice-cold drinks on demand, an undercounter...
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JASMINE HARDING
Other Rooms
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Clotheslines of 2022
Gone are the days when the only clothesline option was a simple rope suspended between two trees or poles in the back...
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CAROL BENTON
Major Systems
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
How Much Does an AC Compressor Cost to Replace?
Typical Range: $800 to $2,800 National Average: $1,200Few things are as frustrating as discovering your home’s air...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Tools & Workshop
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Caulk Removal Tools of 2022
Old caulk has a way of stealing the show—and not in a good way. That dingy, cracked sealant can deter from the clean ...
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TOM SCALISI
How To's & Quick Tips
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
Solved! What Are Common Signs of Home Warranty Scams, and How Can I Avoid Them?
Q: I’m buying an older home, and my real estate agent has suggested that a home warranty might be a good choice to he...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Storage
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Locks for Storage Units of 2022
In just the past 5 years, more than 250 million square feet of self-storage space has been built in the U. S. Suffice...
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TONY CARRICK
Kitchen
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Cabinet Painters of 2022
Cabinet painting seems like a simple task, but much more goes into it than you might initially think. The process inc...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Online Fabric Stores of 2022
When you can’t get to a fabric store to make in-person purchases—or your local fabric store doesn’t have what you’re ...
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KATIE FLANNERY
How To's & Quick Tips
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
How to Dry Flowers: 5 Easy DIY Methods
Dried flowers provide colorful, long-lasting, low-maintenance floral arrangements without the need for watering. Beca...
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LORI LOVELY
Lawn & Garden
April 26, 2022 | Tuesday
12 Heroic Facts About Hummingbirds That'll Make You Want to See More in Your Backyard
A hummingbird hovering to sip from a flower or hummingbird feeder is an incredible sight, and it’s only natural to wi...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Other Rooms
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
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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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