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Lawn & Garden
March 09, 2023 | Thursday
Determinate vs. Indeterminate Tomatoes: What’s the Difference?
Gardeners often have trouble remembering determinate vs. indeterminate tomato differences, but it’s an important dist...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
How To's & Quick Tips
March 08, 2023 | Wednesday
10 Selling Apps for Making Money on Everything You Own
Have you ever heard the expression “there’s a lid for every pot”? It usually refers to romantic matches, but it’s app...
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TIFFANY LEWIS
Kitchen
March 08, 2023 | Wednesday
The Best Samsung Refrigerators of 2023
Samsung is one of the top electronics manufacturers worldwide, and Samsung refrigerators benefit from the brand’s ele...
By
JASMINE HARDING
Managing Construction
March 08, 2023 | Wednesday
The Best Construction Accounting Software of 2023
There was a time when contractors and construction companies worked from clipboards and file cabinets (many still do!...
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TOM SCALISI
Managing Construction
March 08, 2023 | Wednesday
The Best CAD Software of 2023
Long gone are the days of sketching, erasing, and tracing designs on large drafting tables under uncomfortable fluore...
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TOM SCALISI
How To's & Quick Tips
March 08, 2023 | Wednesday
How to Knit for Beginners: 6 Key Stitches to Know
Knitting is a fun and productive pastime—not only is the process itself meditative, but when done right, it should en...
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JASMINE HARDING
Lawn & Garden
March 07, 2023 | Tuesday
Beyond Grow and Mow: 11 Things You Didn't Know Your Landscaper Could Do
Winter can be a difficult time for landscaping, especially in colder climates. Many of us assume that during this per...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Flooring & Stairs
March 07, 2023 | Tuesday
Solved! How Long Does it Take for Carpet to Dry After Cleaning?
Q: My carpet is due for a cleaning, and I don’t want to move my furniture back onto it too early. Approximately how l...
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SANDI SCHWARTZ
Lawn & Garden
March 07, 2023 | Tuesday
How To Get Rid of Yellow Jackets For Good
When temperatures rise and more time is spent outdoors, insects begin to re-emerge as well—and not always in a friend...
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NICOLE FALLON
How To's & Quick Tips
March 06, 2023 | Monday
Target Circle Week Deals Include 20% Off Furniture, Bedding, and More
Get your virtual shopping carts ready, because Target Circle Week has arrived! In case you haven't heard, Circle Week...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Bathroom
March 06, 2023 | Monday
The Best Tiles for Shower Walls of 2023
Finding the right tile for shower walls is primarily a matter of personal taste. However, it also involves understand...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Lawn & Garden
March 06, 2023 | Monday
The Best Outdoor Benches of 2023
An outdoor bench can make a beautiful garden look even more picturesque. Outdoor benches evoke a feeling of relaxatio...
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JASMINE HARDING
Tools & Workshop
March 06, 2023 | Monday
The Best Stick Welders of 2023
Stick welding, also known as shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), is a useful skill to have in a DIY tool box, regardle...
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WILL BRISKIN
Lawn & Garden
March 03, 2023 | Friday
6 Birds That Get Their Coloring From the Food They Eat and What to Feed Them
It’s said we are what we eat. For some birds, what they eat colors their appearance. Most birds with red, orange, or ...
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LORI LOVELY
Doors & Windows
March 03, 2023 | Friday
6 Real-Life Downsides to Having a Video Doorbell
When modern video doorbells first hit the market, they seemed like no-brainers. Other than being unbelievably expensi...
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TOM SCALISI
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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...