House and Components

A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    Does Bulb Wattage Determine Brightness?

    It's a common misconception that a bulb's wattage is the only factor in its brightness. So if you've been buying...


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    How Much Laundry Detergent Should You Really Be Using?

    How much detergent do you use? It's probably too much. We talked with a laundry pro about this and other...



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    8 Kitchen Design Ideas

    Get inspired by these eight Instagram-worthy kitchen designs.


    Who Makes My Appliances?

    Whether you like it or not, branding is everywhere. But your brand-matched kitchen appliances were probably made by multiple manufacturers.


    How Long Does a Box Spring Last?

    If you're sleeping on a box spring, here's info that will help you determine its condition and its future.


    8 Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Before and After Projects

    These incredible kitchen cabinet refacing ideas prove you can save money and give your kitchen a new look at the...


    Range Hood Repairs If Your Range Hood Isn’t Working

    When your range hood breaks down, it's likely one of these four problems. Here's how you can fix each one.

    What To Know About Burying Underground Electrical Cable

    Running electric power to a garage or garden pond? Learn about code requirements, trench depth options, conduit material and types...


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    Tips To Get Rid of Mold in Your Washing Machine

    Washing machines take a lot of abuse — hard water, harsh chemicals, soccer uniforms. Keep these indispensable appliances mold-free with...


    Best Stovetop & Hanging Range Hoods For Optimum Kitchen Ventilation

    Having the right range hood makes cooking a breeze. Check out the best models for every budget and style.


    The Best Kitchen Rugs to Spruce Up Your Space: Tested and Reviewed

    The best kitchen rugs offer function, safety, comfort and style. Spruce up your space (and soothe your feet) with one...


    Best Tank Style or Tankless Under-Sink Water Heaters and How To Buy

    Tired of wasting water while you're waiting for it to get hot? Put an end to that problem by installing...


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    How to Get Tax Credits and Rebates to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

    How to finesse your home's energy efficiency by using the new rebates and tax incentives for HVAC, solar and more.


    Why You Should Be Cleaning Your Walls Regularly

    Cleaning your walls doesn't often make your to-do list. Did you know you should be cleaning your walls regularly? Here's...


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    Clean Your Toilet Seat in Your Dishwasher? Skip This Dangerous (And Gross) TikTok Hack

    TikTok stuns the Internet with another cleaning hack. Should you put your toilet seat in the dishwasher? Experts — and...


    Our Editors Tested the 10 Best Firewood Racks to Store and Stack Wood

    Keep your wood off the ground, neatly stacked and ready for your next gathering around the fire pit or fireplace...

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    Solar Panel Maintenance Guide

    From droughts to blizzards, here's how to keep your residential solar panels performing at their peak.


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    Should I Mop With Detergent?

    #CleanTok is at it again, this time with a new mopping technique. Is it worth it? Is it safe? We...


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    Buyer’s Guide to Ductless Range Hoods

    If you don't have ductwork in place in your kitchen, a ductless range hood could be an effective option you...


    Is Laundry Stripping Worth Your Time?

    Dingy towels getting you down? Detergents and fabric softeners weigh down fabrics, too. Strip them off with a new TikTok...


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    What To Know About Kitchen Cabinet Refacing

    If you're tired of looking at your old cabinets but don't want to replace them, cabinet refacing may be the...


    Guide To Water Storage Tanks

    Water storage tanks are the backbone of a well pump system. They can be metal or plastic, pressurized or not,...

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    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Peel and Stick Wallpaper

    Peel-and-stick wallpaper offers an easy, mess-free way to make your walls pop. Learn more about this product that's surging in...


    What to Know About Replacing Gas Appliances With Electric

    From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...


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    What to Know About Interior Trim and Molding

    From baseboard to crown molding (and chair rail in between), interior trim defines a home's style and serves a practical...


    Homeowner’s Guide To Well Water Testing

    How to initiate well water testing, what contaminants to test for and other safety tips.


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    Homeowner’s Guide To Irrigation Systems

    You can irrigate your lawn or garden with an automated sprinkler or drip system. Sprinklers irrigate more widely, but they...


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    Put Ice in Your Washing Machine (and Other Hurricane Preparedness Tips)

    Hurricane hacks promise miracles, but which ones really work? We sifted through the most popular so you can focus on...