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How To's & Quick Tips
November 16, 2023 | Thursday
Leave Your Home Worry-Free By Following These 8 Essential Holiday Safety Tips
Q: Last year there were a lot of break-ins and thefts in my neighborhood around the holidays, and before this year’s ...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Kitchen
November 16, 2023 | Thursday
5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops
Butcher block countertops provide unique appeal and safe food prep space in the kitchen, but these wooden surfaces ar...
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TIMOTHY DALE
Interior Design
November 15, 2023 | Wednesday
I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot's Viral Tree
Testing an artificial tree was a reach for me—I’m a total live-tree devotee. I’m a sucker for the smell. After a few ...
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DARYNA TOBEY
Green
November 15, 2023 | Wednesday
I Started Recycling in 2023—Here’s Why It’s Not What I Expected
In January I kicked off my New Year’s resolution to recycle at home. For full disclosure, I’ve paid for and participa...
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JENNY STANLEY
Other Rooms
November 15, 2023 | Wednesday
Disappearing Town Explodes With New Life—Thanks to Airbnb
Chances are that if you ask anyone living in Hochatown, Oklahoma, they’ll credit Airbnb for “creating” the town. Hoch...
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ANN-SOPHIE KAEMMERLE
Interior Design
November 15, 2023 | Wednesday
12 Fresh Ways to Redecorate Responsibly
Interior design allows you to transform areas of your home into a reflection of your personality. A well-designed spa...
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KAT HODGINS
How To's & Quick Tips
November 14, 2023 | Tuesday
16 Winter Emergency Supplies You Should Always Keep in Your Car
Snow, sleet, ice, and freezing temperatures make winter driving treacherous and unpredictable. Be prepared for even t...
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BOB VILA STAFF
Lawn & Garden
November 14, 2023 | Tuesday
Beyond Poinsettias: 23 Houseplants That Bloom in Winter
Winter is a long season of brown lawns, bare trees, and frost-covered shrubs, which is precisely why it's the perfect...
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HEATHER BLACKMORE
Flooring & Stairs
November 14, 2023 | Tuesday
Shop Bissell, Dyson, and Shark Cyber Monday Vacuum Deals—Starting at Just $78
Cyber Monday is finally here. Popular brands including Bissell, Dyson, Shark, iRobot Roomba, and more have debuted p...
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BECKY HELZER
Roofing & Siding
November 13, 2023 | Monday
Banish Icky, Clogged Gutters With A Stellar 35% Off LeafFilter Gutter Guards
LeafFilter has just slashed up to 35 percent off its gutter guard systems for Black Friday. With materials and labor ...
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ANN-SOPHIE KAEMMERLE
Home Improvement
November 13, 2023 | Monday
It's the Last Day of LL Flooring's 'Better Than Black Friday' Sale—Now's the Best Time to Shop
Right now is one of the best times to buy flooring—and LL Flooring's 'Better Than Black Friday' Sale is making...
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ANN-SOPHIE KAEMMERLE
Lawn & Garden
November 13, 2023 | Monday
We Tested the North Spore Mushroom Kit To See if We Could Grow Mushrooms At Home
At-home mushroom growing kits typically include a substrate—such as a log, sawdust, or a block of wood and compost—th...
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JENN RYAN
Other Rooms
November 13, 2023 | Monday
Can The PowerSmith Ash Vacuum Tackle The Messiest Fireplaces?
It's tough to beat the radiant warmth and ambience of a real wood fire, but it can be tedious to clean up the inevita...
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GLENDA TAYLOR
Lawn & Garden
November 13, 2023 | Monday
One Tool to Do It All: Truly Garden Hori Hori Knife Review
Gardeners who find themselves spending an inordinate amount of time chasing down the right tool for a variety of jobs...
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MARK WOLFE
Flooring & Stairs
November 13, 2023 | Monday
Bissell SpinWave Review: The Best of the 15 Floor Scrubbers We Tested
My house is full of hard floors—hardwoods in the main living areas, luxury vinyl plank in the basement, and ceramic t...
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KATIE BARTON
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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...