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    What to Know About Hand Sanitizer

    Keep your family clean and healthy on the go and learn more about using hand sanitizers — what types to...


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    10 Ways to Insulate Your Home Without Opening Up Walls

    Don't live in an under-insulted home just because you don't want to destroy your walls.


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    10 Things Menards Employees Won’t Tell You

    Menards is famous for their low prices, but there are tricks to make the most of your trips. Here are...


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    10 Best Websites for Selling Your Unwanted Stuff

    Figuring out where to sell your stuff online just got easier thanks to these websites. Plus, who doesn't want a...


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    How to Test Your Internet Speed (and Why It’s Important)

    Nothing slows down your life like slow internet. Learn how to test internet speeds in your home here.


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    8 Ideas for Painting a Boy’s Bedroom

    Traditional to modern, action-packed to Zen. Check out these 10 boy's bedroom paint ideas and choose the one that best...


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    10 Vehicles That Maintain Their Value Over Time

    The average new vehicle will lose 50 percent of its value after five years. If you're planning to buy or...


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    10 Tricks Sellers Use to Pass Home Inspections

    Here's how to outsmart sellers who use sneaky tricks to pass home inspections.

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    How to Identify and Get Rid of House Centipedes

    Fast and agile, the "hundred-legged" centipede is a beneficial and terrifying household pest.


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    10 Super-Cool Ideas for Painting a Girl’s Bedroom

    Color, pattern, details and more. Check out these easy girl's room paint ideas to make your child's room as unique...


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    Two Ways to Clean Shoelaces

    Are your shoelaces looking a little worse for wear? If so, learn how to clean shoelaces to get them looking...


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    How to Install a Nest Thermostat

    We can help you install this popular smart thermostat.


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    Does Vinegar Kill Mold? What to Know

    Learn why white vinegar removes mold better than bleach.


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    Are Remote Car Starters Bad for Your Vehicle?

    Are remote starters a harmless convenience or an unnecessary gimmick doing real damage to your vehicle?


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    How to Clean a Humidifier

    Here's our expert guide for how to clean your humidifier, the common household cleaning supplies to do so and why...


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    How to Clean Tile Grout With Household Cleaning Products

    You don't have to buy anything fancy or expensive to get your grout clean.


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    10 Most Common Causes of Bad Smells at Home

    If you notice bad smells in your house, you'll have to sniff out the source in order to get rid...

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    Here’s How Far You Can Actually Drive on Empty

    How far can you actually drive on those last few gallons of gas?


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    10 Simple Ways to Stay Warm This Winter and Lower Utility Bills

    The weather outside is frightful, but it doesn't need to feel that way indoors. These fixes help keep the cold...


    How to Remove and Get Paint Out of Clothes

    Find out how to remove paint from clothes with these tried and true methods.


    This Easy Trick Will Defrost Your Car Window in Seconds

    How to clear off a car window in just a few seconds.


    How to Use a Portable Generator Safely During an Emergency

    Generators are only as safe as you make them. Here's how to keep your house powered, and your family safe,...


    How to Identify Different Types of Earwigs

    With dozens of species found all over the world, you can find a variety of earwig around the home or...

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    10 Vegetables You Should Start Indoors

    Even if you're stuck inside you can still start preparing for your vegetable garden. Here are 10 veggies that work...


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    How to Clean Baseboards

    Cleaning baseboards is easy. We’ll show you how to clean baseboards quickly and efficiently.


    Are Earwigs Dangerous to People and Pets?

    Earwigs are an intimidating insect to see around the home. But are they actually dangerous?


    An Earwig’s Life Cycle and Infestations in the House

    Earwig infestations are quite rare to come across, but knowing more about an earwig's life cycle can help illuminate why...


    How To Get Rid of Earwigs in the Home and Yard

    Earwigs are actually good to have around, in moderation. But if they're starting to overrun your life, here's what to...


    18 Facts You Need to Know About the Pincher Bug

    Pest or prodigy? Here's what to know about the wide, wondrous world of earwigs, aka pincher bugs.