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    What To Know About Soil Testing

    Soil testing tells a story. It reveals a lot about the health of your soil and what's in it. Or,...


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    Best Home Gym Paint Colors for 2024

    Home gyms are hotter than ever for ripping reps to mastering meditation. Here are our best paint color picks for...


    The 10 Best Vacuum Cleaners for Every Kind of Floor and Mess

    Whether you're making a brand-new purchase or upgrading an old model, the best vacuum cleaner keeps your entire home tidy.


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    16 Hydrogen Peroxide Uses You Never Knew About

    Keep a bottle of hydrogen peroxide in every room of your house to whiten teeth, clean mirrors, prevent stains and...


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    New Homeowner’s Guide to Pruning Your Garden

    Spring pruning is like spring cleaning: A little effort now pays big dividends when you're done. Here's what to know...


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    Coffin Cut-Outs and Other Urban Legends You Probably Believe

    Have you heard the one about the staircase built specifically to trip up burglars? Let's bust six myths about the...


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    How to Make Solar-Powered House Numbers

    Your dinner guests will never miss your house again once you install these solar-powered house numbers.


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    How to Stop Mole Crickets From Damaging Your Lawn

    Mole crickets are one of the most destructive turf grass pests in the southeastern U.S. Here's how to send them...

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    New Homeowner’s Guide

    From making an offer on your dream home to navigating your first year of DIY home repairs, the experts at...


    The Most Essential Products for New Homeowners

    From cleaning supplies to tools, here's a list of everything you'll need for your new home.


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    Best Off-Grid Water System Options for Your Cabin

    Interested in an off-grid cabin, but not sure how to tackle the water problem? These are your options for water...


    What to Do After You Close on a Home

    After you close on your home, there are a number of home security, utility, inspection and cleaning considerations to tackle....


    14 Expenses New Homeowners Waste Money On

    It's easy for new homeowners to spend money on things they shouldn't. Make sure you steer clear of these unnecessary...


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    How To Install a Hard Wired Smoke Detector

    Follow these steps for easy and safe installation.


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    What Are the Most Common Home Insurance Claims?

    Break-ins and theft account for six percent of insurance claims for Travelers Insurance. Find out the most common homeowners insurance...


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    How to Fix a Doorbell

    Finding the culprit takes some detective work.


    Best Household Cleaning Supplies and Products

    Use these products and make household cleaning chores less of a chore.

    A First-Time Buyer’s Guide to Home Maintenance

    Take care of these tasks to avoid major home hassles, inefficiencies or unsightliness down the road.


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    Should You Buy or Rent a Garden Tiller?

    Tillers are tremendously useful tools for home gardeners. But tilling is not an everyday task. So is it better to...


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    How to Re-key a Door Lock

    Change your locks yourself by removing the lock cylinder and changing the pins.


    How to Set Up a DIY Home Alarm System

    Install a reliable security system in just one day. DIY home security systems will help to protect your home and...


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    How to Upgrade and Replace Lightbulbs

    Replacing outdated lightbulbs in your new home can create the atmosphere you want and lower your electric bill. Here are...


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    When is the Best Time to Start Growing a Garden?

    Planting vegetables in spring is a delicate business. Here, experts explain how to know when to start a garden.

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    4 Ways to Get Internet at Your Off-Grid Cabin

    Like the idea of living off the grid, but don't want to give up the internet? Learn about the options...


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    Risks of Skipping a Home Inspection

    Thinking of skipping a home inspection? You may have a better chance of sealing the deal, but there are significant...


    How to Paint Concrete Floors

    Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


    What to Do if Your Catalytic Converter Is Stolen

    Catalytic converters are an increasingly popular target for thieves looking to make a quick chunk of change. Here's what you...


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    How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in Your Garden

    Stink bugs not only stink but are also tough to kill in your garden and your house. We talked to...


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    Why Are White Caterpillars So Bad For Your Garden?

    Tiny holes in your cabbage leaves were likely made by cabbage white caterpillars. Here's how to get rid of them...