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Lawn & Garden
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
Sunday Lawn Care vs. TruGreen: Which Lawn Care Service Should You Choose in 2023?
Achieving a healthy and lush green lawn is many a homeowner’s dream, but for some, it’s not so easy to keep it that w...
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AMBER GUETEBIER
Doors & Windows
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How Much Does it Cost to Install French Doors?
Highlights Typical Range: $2,000 to $5,000 National Average: $3,500[homeadvisor heading="Want to install French doo...
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KATIE FLANNERY
How To's & Quick Tips
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
7 Ways to Clean Behind and Under Every Appliance
Keeping up with household cleaning tasks can be, well, a real chore. As if it weren’t enough that you occasionally ha...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
Kitchen
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Refrigerator Deals to Shop in February 2023
Your refrigerator is your kitchen's lifeline, which is why it's important to invest in one that will last you a li...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Painting
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Hire the Best Painting and Drywall Repair Service Near You
Walls aren’t something most people think about too often, unless they’re considering updating the colors or adding wa...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Buying & Selling Homes
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How Much Does It Cost to Move a Piano?
Highlights The typical cost range to move a piano is $258 to $573, with a national average cost of $406. The main f...
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KATIE FLANNERY
Lawn & Garden
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Hire the Best Garden Soil Delivery Service Near You
It’s a common sight at home improvement stores on spring weekends: dozens of flat carts lined up at checkout piled hi...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Lawn & Garden
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
8 Ways to Clean Your Garden Tools for Spring Growing Season
Spring is nearly here, and it’s time to get your tools ready for this year’s gardening season. Before you start plant...
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SAVANNAH SHER
Other Rooms
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Air Purifiers for Dust of 2023
Household dust is unavoidable, but it’s easier to keep on top of banishing these dirty fine particles with an air pur...
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JASMINE HARDING
Lawn & Garden
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
Snow Joe 48V iON+ 18-Inch Cordless Snow Blower Review: Is it Reliable?
Snow Joe is competitive in the electric tool market, with several snow blower models built for clearing paths, decks,...
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ZACH LAZZARI
How To's & Quick Tips
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Home Warranties for Septic Systems of 2023
For many homeowners, the septic system is out of sight, out of mind. But finding the septic tank and taking steps to ...
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KATIE ZIRALDO
How To's & Quick Tips
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Home Warranty Companies in Illinois of 2023
From insurance to warranties, there are several tools homeowners can leverage to protect their house and the systems ...
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KATIE ZIRALDO
How To's & Quick Tips
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Clean Battery Terminals for At-Home Auto Maintenance
At some point or other, most car owners will need to learn how to clean battery terminals if they don’t already know ...
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TIMOTHY DALE
How To's & Quick Tips
February 27, 2023 | Monday
9 Things You Should Never Vacuum
I Wouldn’t Vacuum That If I Were YouVacuums were a wonderful invention. They make it so much easier to keep a home fr...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
How To's & Quick Tips
February 27, 2023 | Monday
How to Reupholster a Couch Like a Pro
Cleaning upholstery with a steam cleaner or other cleaning products can only go so far. Sometimes the fabric on your ...
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DEIRDRE MUNDORF
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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...