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How To's & Quick Tips
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
Tick vs. Bed Bug: How to Tell the Difference Between These Notorious Pests
In the case of ticks and bed bugs, there is one thing they share in common—causing disgust. Just the thought of eithe...
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MICHELLE ULLMAN
Painting
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
5 Paint Colors That Make Your House Appear Dingy
A new coat of paint is often a perfect way to refresh a room. Years of grubby handprints and paws tracking in dirt ca...
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STEPH COELHO
Buying & Selling Homes
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
This Home-Buying Strategy Increases Your Chances of Winning a Bidding War in Today’s Hot Market
Buying a home can be a lengthy and stressful process. First, you have to find a dream home that ticks all the boxes. ...
By
MIRANDA SIWAK
Kitchen
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Manual Espresso Machines for Luxurious Coffee at Home
For coffee enthusiasts, making their morning brew is a ritual for the senses. Coffee connoisseurs who prefer a latte ...
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KRISTEN MOSIER
Tools & Workshop
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Leather Conditioner to Revitalize Your Car’s Interior
Car shoppers are often willing to pay extra for leather interiors: they’re comfortable, great-looking, long-lasting, ...
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TOM SCALISI
Kitchen
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Carbon Steel Pans for Your Kitchen
Even the best carbon steel pan is somewhat plain in appearance, but these pans offer several advantages over other pa...
By
BOB BEACHAM
Flooring & Stairs
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Vacuum for Allergies in the Home
For indoor allergy sufferers, an effective vacuum is a key tool for managing symptoms. The best vacuum for allergies ...
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JASMINE HARDING
Tools & Workshop
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Rotary Cutters for Your DIY Projects
A high-quality store-bought quilt can bring beauty and comfort to any bedroom, but there’s something very special abo...
By
BOB BEACHAM
How To's & Quick Tips
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Synthetic Oils for Your Car or Lawn Equipment
An engine will seize up within minutes of running with no motor oil, so it’s not difficult to understand how vital a ...
By
TONY CARRICK
How To's & Quick Tips
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Glue for Leather Repairs
If you appreciate top-quality leather goods, you may have noticed that a lot of attention goes into the stitching alo...
By
TOM SCALISI
Kitchen
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Pot Holders for Safe Cooking
Many of us have accidentally grabbed a hot baking pan with our bare hands or bumped an arm against a scorching oven r...
By
REBECCA WOLKEN
Other Rooms
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Pool Shock to Get Your Pool Swim-Ready
When the cold weather comes, you close the pool by emptying most, if not all, of the water and covering it. Once warm...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Tools & Workshop
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Bushcraft Axes for Chopping Wood
Bushcraft, also referred to as wilderness survival skills, requires an extensive amount of knowledge and talents. Amo...
By
JAMES FITZGERALD
Lawn & Garden
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
The Best Hydroponic Systems for Indoor Gardening
Hydroponics—the practice of growing plants in water rather than soil—is popular because it offers the user a way to p...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Lawn & Garden
April 13, 2021 | Tuesday
Schedule This Deck Waterproofing Project to Prep Your Outdoor Space for All Kinds of Weather
Enjoying the ambiance of a backyard deck on a warm evening is a summer highlight for many families. With proper maint...
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BRIE GREENHALGH
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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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