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Lawn & Garden
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
How to Clean a Lawn Mower Carburetor for Annual Maintenance
A common problem encountered by many homeowners is finding that their lawn mower engine won’t start when they try to ...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Kitchen
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
Undermount vs. Drop-in Sink: Which is Best for Your Reno?
There may be a wide variety of sink styles for kitchens and bathrooms, but there are just two main ways to mount a si...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Kitchen
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Water Coolers of 2022
A water cooler offers easy access to a plentiful supply of cold, refreshing water. This convenient appliance is usefu...
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JASMINE HARDING
Managing Construction
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
Risky Business: Angi’s Biggest Problem Is Itself—But Is It Worth Trying?
Leaky sinks. Overflowing toilets. Rotted deck boards. Anyone who owns a home or lives in a space they own and need to...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Managing Construction
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
How Much Does It Cost to Pressure Wash a House?
Typical Range: $100 to $650 National Average: $296Houses look so fresh and clean when their siding is new, windows...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
How To's & Quick Tips
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Online Framing Services of 2022
Having framed art, posters, or photographs on the walls can make a house feel like a home. A collection of memories a...
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MARIJA GLASNOVIC
Managing Construction
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
How Much Does Junk Removal Cost?
Typical Range: $50 to $361 National Average: $233Most people have a spot in their home that they’d prefer to keep ...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
How To's & Quick Tips
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
A Leading Vacation Rental Site Catches Up With the Times—But How Does It Stack Up?
Gone are the days when travel involved an appointment with a travel agent, a professional travel booker who held the ...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Lawn & Garden
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
How Much Does a Pool Screen Enclosure Cost to Build?
Typical Range: $5,259 to $15,560 National Average: $10,205Pool enclosures provide added security for both inground...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Major Systems
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Solar Panel Cleaning Services of 2022
Investing in a solar system for the home is a great way to save on costly electric bills, though the initial cost of ...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Buying & Selling Homes
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Moving Truck Rental Companies of 2022
Hiring a professional moving service is one option when it's time to relocate, but doing so can cost well into the th...
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TONY CARRICK
Other Rooms
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best TV Wall Mounts of 2022
It’s been decades since flat screens took the place of bulky cathode-ray televisions. Not only will wall-mounting fre...
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MICHELLE ULLMAN
How To's & Quick Tips
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Bed Bug Exterminators of 2022
Bed bugs are an unpleasant home pest that can contaminate mattresses, sheets, couches, and chairs and cause itchy and...
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NICOLE FALLON
Doors & Windows
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Soundproof Curtains of 2022
If you live in a bustling city or near a busy street, you likely hear a lot of what’s going on outside your home from...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Lawn & Garden
May 31, 2022 | Tuesday
What is the Average Lawn-Mowing Cost?
Typical Range: $48 to $210 National Average: $130It takes a lot of hard work to keep a lawn healthy and vibrant. T...
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KATIE FLANNERY
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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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