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    14 Best Christmas Plants and Flowers for the Holiday Season

    Decorating with Christmas plants and flowers is a great holiday tradition to start or continue in your home.


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    Fix Stuck Wooden Drawer Slides with These Easy Hacks

    Avoid sticky wooden drawers with these simple fixes.


    What Is Noise-Canceling Wallpaper and Does It Work?

    Looking for attractive wallpaper that cuts down the noise? Sound reducing technology has come a long way, but make sure...


    How To Prepare Your Garage for an Electric Vehicle

    Switching to an all-electric vehicle involves more than new driving practices. Here's what you need to know.


    What To Know About Cleaning Solar Panels

    Solar panels need to be clean to deliver optimal performance, and rain won't do the job. Find out how to...


    8 Ways To Keep Squirrels Out of Your Yard

    Clever squirrels entertain and enrage, depending on your perspective. Here's how to keep these confounding creatures out of your yard.


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    The 7 Best Artificial Christmas Trees On Sale In 2024 (Clearance Discounts)

    There's no need to spend full price on a holiday centerpiece. These Christmas tree sales must be the work of...

    10 Best Ways To Protect Your Home

    Sometimes the best ways to protect your home are the easiest. Learn how without investing a lot of time or...

    Home Security Tips: Guide To Making Your Home Safer

    A safety and security expert shares ways to make your home safer with easy upgrades around the home.


    This DIY Cleaner Will Prevent Dust From Building Up in Your Home

    Dust isn't just dust—it's a veritable smorgasbord of grossness containing mold, skin cells, dust mites, and bacteria. Learn how to...


    Black Friday Microwave Deals That Will Make Waves in Your Kitchen

    Black Friday is the perfect time for saving big on appliance staples, but these microwaves are already marked down! Scoop...


    The Most Rat-Infested Cities in America

    Does your city have the worst rodent problem? Plus, tips on how to get rid of rats and mice.

     

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    How To Install a Solar Power System in a Van Camper

    What to expect when outfitting your vehicle with off-grid capabilities, including solar roof panels, a charge controller and a battery...


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    How to Reupholster an Office Chair

    These tips can help you rescue that old office chair with the crummy fabric and keep it out of the...


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    Should You Get a Smart Home Security System?

    Here, we'll help you decide if a smart home security system is right for you.


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    What You Need to Know About Bamboo Toilet Paper

    If you don't like the idea of chopping down forests to make toilet paper, consider switching to an alternative: bamboo...


    8 Best Kitchen Design Apps and Software

    Nail your new kitchen design by mocking it up and test-driving it on kitchen design software first. Here are our...

    5 Home Security Additions That Can Lower Your Homeowner’s Insurance Rate

    Smart home security upgrades protect your home and family and are easy to install. Did you know they also can...


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    Tips for Getting Rid of Squirrels

    Regretting that kitschy corncob feeder you installed last year and wondering how to get rid of squirrels? Check out these...


    New O-Cedar EasyWring Spin Mop Review: Best Spin Mop Of 2023? (We Tried It!)

    The ChillaxHome Smartcam, an entry-level home-, baby- and pet-monitoring system, offers an extra set of eyes and ears in your...


    How To Get Blueprints of Your House

    The original blueprints of your home aren't just a cool thing to have. They're required for many types of building...


    How to Remove Soap Scum

    Find out how to remove stubborn soap scum from all your bathroom surfaces and stop it from coming back.


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    13 Safety Tips for Christmas Lights

    Christmas lights can present a hazard inside and outside the house if precautions aren't taken. Make sure you know these...

    Why Does My Car Alarm Keep Going Off at Night?

    Car alarm interrupting your sleep? We've rounded up some causes and solutions for why your car alarm keeps going off...


    What To Know About Hiring a Kitchen Remodeling Contractor

    Is your kitchen stuck in a different design zone? Get the updated room of your dreams by learning how to...


    14 Ideas for How to Decorate a TV Wall

    Check out these creative ideas for decorating around your TV, including artwork, wall trim, shelves and more.


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    How Many Security Cameras Do I Need?

    Get the security camera coverage you need, indoors and outdoors, with these tips.


    Best Soft-Close Drawer Slides for the Effortless Glide

    An open-and-shut case: Drawer slides ensure that your kitchen drawers work like a dream.


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    Can Alexa Be Hacked? Here’s How To Prevent It

    Though it's rare, Alexa can be vulnerable to hackers. Here's what you need to know to keep yourself and your...