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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...

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    What to Know About Solar Umbrellas

    Solar umbrellas offer convenient access to alternative energy and a nice shady spot on your patio. What's not to love?


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    8 Best Car Maintenance Apps Available

    Do you hate keeping track of your vehicle's maintenance schedule? These apps can track service, repairs and fuel economy with...


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    11 Home Organization Apps to Streamline Your Routine

    Finding it hard to keep track of your family's meal planning, homework, chores and other tasks? These home organization apps...


    What is a Maypole and Why Do People Dance Around It?

    Every year on May 1, dancers weave ribbons around a maypole. But why?


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    Do Amazon Echo’s Security Features Really Work?

    Amazon Echo has security features, like detecting broken glass. But do they really work? We tested them here in our...


    Target Is Pausing In-Store Returns for Three Weeks

    Before you hop in the car, keep this in mind — Target is not accepting in-store returns right now.