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How To's & Quick Tips
June 16, 2022 | Thursday
How Much Does Condo Insurance Cost?
Typical Range: $267 to $949 National Average: $539Securing homeowners insurance is one of the most important steps...
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JEFF KELEHER
Basement & Garage
June 16, 2022 | Thursday
Solved! Is My Garage Covered Under Homeowners Insurance?
Q: We had a huge storm last week, and a large branch came down from our old oak tree, just narrowly missing our garag...
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JEFF KELEHER
How To's & Quick Tips
June 16, 2022 | Thursday
14 Black-Owned Etsy Shops to Support All Year-Round
A go-to destination for home decor, personalized gifts, and handmade jewelry, Etsy makes it easy to support talented ...
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ALYSSA GAUTIERI
Bathroom
June 16, 2022 | Thursday
Here's How to Get the Best Bang for Your Buck With a Bathroom Remodel
This is the third installment of Bob Vila’s Most Valuable Projects of 2022, a month-long series featuring high-ROI ho...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Roofing & Siding
June 15, 2022 | Wednesday
How Much Does House Siding Cost?
Typical Range: $3,250 to $14,050 National Average: $10,525When people envision their ideal home, they often see fr...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Other Rooms
June 15, 2022 | Wednesday
The Best Outdoor Rocking Chairs of 2022
Outdoor rocking chairs can make the perfect addition to a front porch, deck, or patio. You can sit outside and enjoy ...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
June 15, 2022 | Wednesday
The Best Air Conditioner Deals of June 2022 at Amazon, Home Depot, and More
For many parts of the country, summer brings scorching hot temperatures—which is why it's so important to invest in a...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Historic Homes & More
June 14, 2022 | Tuesday
18 Weirdly Awesome Summer Vacation Rentals on Airbnb
When the travel bug bites, look beyond the big chain hotels. Forget about too-close-for-comfort bed and breakfasts, w...
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NINA MALKIN
Buying & Selling Homes
June 14, 2022 | Tuesday
Lumber Prices Are Falling—What That Means for Your Summer Projects and the Real Estate Market
The Covid-19 pandemic affected countless industries worldwide, but the rising cost of lumber had to be one of the mos...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Tools & Workshop
June 14, 2022 | Tuesday
Ryobi Tool Sets Are More Than 50% Off at Home Depot for Father's Day
DIYers and home improvement fanatics will love that Ryobi tool sets are majorly on sale at The Home Depot right now. ...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Green
June 14, 2022 | Tuesday
12 Energy-Efficient Appliances That Will Save You Money in 2022
Prices everywhere seem to be going up. While many expenses are out of your control, your electric bill is not. Energy...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
June 14, 2022 | Tuesday
The Best Early 4th of July Sales 2022 You Can Already Shop
The 4th of July 2022 is this Monday, and plenty of retailers have begun slashing prices ahead of the big holiday week...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
Lawn & Garden
June 13, 2022 | Monday
This Guide to Bromeliad Care Covers Epiphytic and Terrestrial Varieties
The bromeliad plant family is a large one. Although the Spanish moss native to parts of the Southern U. S. is conside...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
How To's & Quick Tips
June 13, 2022 | Monday
3 Ways Baking Soda Can Help Maintain Your Swimming Pool
Q: I just moved into a new home with a pool in the backyard. I have never had my own pool and am new to all the neces...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Lawn & Garden
June 13, 2022 | Monday
Traeger's Father’s Day Sale Has Grills up to $150 off This Week Only
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19, and Traeger is preparing by offering shoppers up to $150 off this week only. Th...
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ALEXA ERICKSON
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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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