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How To's & Quick Tips
January 18, 2024 | Thursday
The Best Home Warranty Companies in Michigan of 2024
In the winter season, Michigan homeowners face bitterly low temperatures and heavy snowfall, and while space heaters,...
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KATIE ZIRALDO
Lawn & Garden
January 18, 2024 | Thursday
How to Grow Dragon Fruit at Home
Like the mythical creature for which it is named, dragon fruit often has green scales on the outside and red flesh on...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
How To's & Quick Tips
January 17, 2024 | Wednesday
Reviews Aren’t Everything—Sneaky Ways to Research Products Before You Buy
Raise your hand if you approach online shopping by searching for the item you want, then filter by “4 Stars & Up....
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NICOLE SHEIN
Doors & Windows
January 16, 2024 | Tuesday
Leaving These 13 Things by the Front Door Could Keep You Safe
The front door area of your home should be welcoming, but only to welcomed visitors. As the most visible entry to a h...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Kitchen
January 16, 2024 | Tuesday
The 7 Most Expensive Countertop Appliances People Actually Buy
Do you have eleventy-billion dollars burning a hole in your metaphorical pocket? Do you like to cook and prepare food...
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NICOLE SHEIN
How To's & Quick Tips
January 16, 2024 | Tuesday
Don't Get Caught In The Cold: Our Favorite Generators Are Up to $1,000 Off Right Now
Winter storms are impacting much of the United States right now, and more is on the way with January and February bei...
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STEPHANIE CRONK
How To's & Quick Tips
January 16, 2024 | Tuesday
How Often Should You Wash Your Car?
Q: I just purchased a new car and want to put more effort into proper maintenance. I already purchased a service plan...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
January 12, 2024 | Friday
If You Get One Thing Before the Storm, We Recommend This Electric Snow Shovel—And It's on Sale
Winter storm Gerri and winter storm Heather are expected to impact much of the United States this week and next. Snow...
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PERRI KRESSEL
How To's & Quick Tips
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Whatever You Do, Don't Burn These 15 Things in Your Fireplace
Thanks to modern heating technologies, homeowners today no longer have to rely on fire for heat. But that doesn’t mea...
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TOM SCALISI
How To's & Quick Tips
January 12, 2024 | Friday
19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter
Step into a winter wonderland of warmth and welcome right at your front door. With the holidays over and the lights a...
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HEATHER BLACKMORE
Major Systems
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Kidde Water Leak and Freeze Detector Review: Cool Device, or Is It All Wet?
While we know that water is essential to life, it’s also an incredibly destructive force. Leaking pipes can rot cabin...
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TOM SCALISI
Tools & Workshop
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Snow-Covered Gravel Has Met Its Match With the Troy-Bilt Storm Tracker 2890
Freezing temps and potentially icy surfaces can make snow-blowing a driveway a challenging task–even if the driveway ...
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ZACH LAZZARI
Storm Proofing
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Last-Minute Winter Storm Preparation: Buy These Snow Essentials Online and Pick Up Today
With severe winter weather threatening many parts of the United States, it’s important to be prepared. January 2024 ...
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STEPHANIE CRONK
Managing Construction
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Forget Keeping Up With the Joneses: The 15 States Where Homeowners Spend the Most on Home Improvement Projects
Some projects require elbow grease and DIY guides from Bob Vila. Others require home improvement loans and profession...
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AMY ANDERSON
Storm Proofing
January 12, 2024 | Friday
Protect Your Pipes from Freezing and Save 20% Off This Highly-Rated Heat Cable
Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your home's pipes. Once the temperature outside reaches 32 degrees Fahrenhei...
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STEPHANIE CRONK
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Regulating the Refrigerator Temperature
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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...