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Lawn & Garden
August 04, 2023 | Friday
The 12 Best Climbing Roses for Your Garden Trellis, Arbor, or Pergola
Climbing roses serve a functional purpose while adding color, texture, and beauty to a landscape. Most types of rose ...
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DEBBIE WOLFE
Home Improvement
August 03, 2023 | Thursday
10 Plants You Can Grow Without Soil
If you want to ditch dirty fingernails, you can choose from a wide variety of botanicals that will treat you with gor...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
August 03, 2023 | Thursday
19 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy
While front yards can be great for gathering with neighbors and catching up on the latest community news, backyards a...
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JENNIFER NOONAN
Lawn & Garden
August 03, 2023 | Thursday
One of the Best Fire Pits We've Tested Is $140 Off Right Now
A good fire pit will maximize your outdoor space well past the summer. Not only do these compact heaters keep you war...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Tools & Workshop
August 03, 2023 | Thursday
Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free Craftsman Batteries—Here's How to Get Yours
Between its high-speed power tools and variety of DIY essentials, Craftsman has quickly become one of our favorite to...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Green
August 02, 2023 | Wednesday
16 American Cities That Have Never Seen Snow
As climate change continues to reshape weather patterns, some American towns find themselves experiencing a decrease ...
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ANDREANA LEFTON
How To's & Quick Tips
August 02, 2023 | Wednesday
The Best Moving Insurance Companies of 2023
Moving to a new home can be exciting but also a lot of work. After all, every personal possession has to be packed up...
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KARON WARREN
How To's & Quick Tips
August 01, 2023 | Tuesday
Liberty Home Guard vs. American Home Shield: Which Home Warranty Company Should You Choose in 2023?
Liberty Home Guard and American Home Shield are two of the biggest names in the home warranty industry, offering cove...
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JEFF KELEHER
How To's & Quick Tips
August 01, 2023 | Tuesday
Allstate vs. State Farm: Which Homeowners Insurance Company Should You Choose in 2023?
State Farm and Allstate are two of the most recognizable names in the insurance industry, so it only makes sense that...
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JEFF KELEHER
How To's & Quick Tips
August 01, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Renters Insurance for College Students of 2023
While college students are embarking on their exciting journey into campus life, they’re likely not focused on purcha...
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SARA COLEMAN
Lawn & Garden
August 01, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Get Rid of No-See-Ums for Good in Just 8 Steps
When the weather gets warmer, no-see-ums can be found outdoors—and sometimes indoors, too. Despite being almost micro...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
July 31, 2023 | Monday
11 Nature Trackers to Check Before You Take a Trip at Any Time of Year
Planning a vacation for any season or region takes lots of mental gymnastics. Optimizing travel can be difficult if y...
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ELEANOR CHALSTROM
How To's & Quick Tips
July 31, 2023 | Monday
Pet Playground: 12 Easy Ways to Make Your Patio Pet Friendly
According to experts, having a dog or cat can be great for one’s physical and mental health. Everywhere across Americ...
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KAT HODGINS
Lawn & Garden
July 31, 2023 | Monday
11 Ways to Prep Your Backyard Tree for Playtime Fun
Climbing trees, treetop forts, and swings are childhood staples. But what kind of tree works best for these kinds of ...
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KAT HODGINS
Lawn & Garden
July 31, 2023 | Monday
10 Popular Landscaping Plants You Should Get Rid of ASAP
They’re beautiful. They’re available at nurseries and big-box stores. But they’re invasive plants, and they really sh...
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LORI LOVELY
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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...