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Tools & Workshop
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday
Wen Drywall Sander: It Performed with Power and Versatility in Our Tests
Drywall sanding can be unpleasant work. It takes a long time, and the fine dust it creates manages to coat everything...
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TOM SCALISI
Basement & Garage
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday
The Hisense Wi-Fi Dehumidifier Created a More Comfortable Home in Our Tests
Like so many other people, I've fallen headlong into the smart-home movement. I like the devices I purchase to tell m...
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TOM SCALISI
Other Rooms
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday
Branch Ergonomic Chair Review: Is it Worth the Investment?
I, like many others, sit at my computer for 8 to 12 hours a day, depending on the day. While I have a standard comput...
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STEPHANIE CRONK
Tools & Workshop
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday
Does The Schumacher Portable Power Station Do More Than Jump a Dead Battery?
When there’s a car on the side of the road with a dead battery or a flat tire, all we can focus on is a solution. We ...
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TOM SCALISI
Tools & Workshop
October 24, 2023 | Tuesday
This Mechanics Tool Set Delivers the Quality You Expect From the DeWalt Name
Given the reputation DeWalt has for making quality tools, it’s not surprising that its socket set topped our list of ...
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TONY CARRICK
Kitchen
October 23, 2023 | Monday
15 New Appliances That Look Like Retro Appliances
In a world increasingly dominated by modern and minimalist aesthetics, there's a certain appeal to embracing the char...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Buying & Selling Homes
October 23, 2023 | Monday
15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.
The average home price in the U. S. hit a new record in late 2022, and interest rates are higher than they’ve been in...
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ANDREANA LEFTON
Lawn & Garden
October 20, 2023 | Friday
Do LED Lights Attract Bugs? What All Homeowners Should Know
Q: The incandescent bulb in my porch light burned out and I want to replace it with a more efficient LED, but I’m con...
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LORI LOVELY
How To's & Quick Tips
October 20, 2023 | Friday
Solved! Why Are My Dishwasher Pods Not Dissolving?
Q: We recently switched to dishwasher pods instead of using liquid detergent. However, I’ve noticed that they’re not ...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Home Improvement
October 20, 2023 | Friday
How Much Does It Cost to Winterize a Sprinkler System?
Highlights The cost to winterize a sprinkler system averages $89, or between $56 and $131. Homeowners anticipating ...
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SANDI SCHWARTZ
Painting
October 20, 2023 | Friday
How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Ceiling?
Highlights The cost to paint a ceiling averages $150 to 550, though the average cost is about $250. Homeowners anti...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Lawn & Garden
October 20, 2023 | Friday
How to Attract Crows to Your Yard: 11 Methods That Work
Crows are often considered among the most intelligent bird species in the world, due in part to having the largest br...
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LORI LOVELY
Historic Homes & More
October 20, 2023 | Friday
12 Ways to Trace a Home's History
Many owners of older homes are curious about their property’s history and spend time wondering how and when it was bu...
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DONNA BOYLE SCHWARTZ
Home Improvement
October 20, 2023 | Friday
19 Fall Gardening Practices That Will Protect and Enrich Your Soil in Winter
Throughout the growing season, garden plants work together with microbes to break down and use organic matter within ...
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MARK WOLFE
How To's & Quick Tips
October 20, 2023 | Friday
The Fastest-Growing Home Improvement Project Actually Has Nothing to Do With the Home
Methodology: To determine the popularity of EV charger installation, we reviewed how our readers have engaged with ou...
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ANN-SOPHIE KAEMMERLE
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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...