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    Does Lighting Your Property Actually Make It Safer?

    A well-lit perimeter might feel reassuring. But excess security lighting can actually foster crime, annoy your neighbors and mess with...


    Want an Air Conditioner Covered in Moss?

    A moss air conditioner? Is this a prank? Nope, just a good-looking AC that's better for the environment than most.


    4 Ways to Heat a Sauna

    Choosing a heating method is one of the first steps to building a sauna. Here we look at four...


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    How to Build a DIY Infrared Sauna

    Get all the benefits of a sauna without the expensive health club membership.


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    How to Fix a Breaker That Keeps Tripping

    Circuit breaker keeps tripping? Don't just reset and forget. Circuit breakers protect your home and family, so fix that situation...


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    5 Signs a Home Has “Good Bones” According To Real Estate Pros

    Your real estate agent says a house you looked at has "good bones," but what does that even mean? We...


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    Does This DIY Swamp Cooler TikTok Hack Work?

    Summer temps are heating up. We tested this TikTok swamp cooler hack that claims to cool you down. Did it...


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    How To Splice Wires

    Doing some DIY electrical work? Electrical circuits are only as safe as the splices you make. Learn how to splice...

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    Portable LG Air Conditioner Review: Is this Floor AC Unit Worth It?

    We spent a week testing this portable AC unit at a normally hot and sticky cabin. Here's what we found.


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    How to Install a Window AC Unit

    Installing a window air conditioner is an easy way to keep your cool.


    Levoit Core 400S Review: This Air Purifier Works for Cooking Mishaps and Air Pollution

    You already clean your home, but you should also be cleaning your air quality. In our Levoit Core 400S review,...


    Living Your Best Off-Grid Life: How to Get Your Remote Home Equipped with Power

    Off-grid living is supposed to be about simplifying life. Here’s how to make sure it actually ends up that way,...


    Identifying the Different Types of Circuit Breakers

    Know these 5 types of circuit breakers. Your home, and your family, will thank you.


    What’s a Bladeless Ceiling Fan and Does It Really Work?

    Ever hear of a bladeless ceiling fan?  Neither had I.  So we tried one out, and I have to say...


    Homeowner’s Guide To Path Lighting

    Unlike other landscape lights, path lights have a singular purpose: to light the path. Here's a rundown of the solar...


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    What to Know About Air Duct Cleaning

    What does an air duct cleaning entail? A professional discusses what to expect with this process.


    8 Best Solar Path Lights

    Functional and eco-friendly, here are the best solar path lights to help you find your way around at night.

    What Is UL Listed and Why Does It Matter?

    UL is the gold standard of safety and compliance testing, but what is UL listed? Let's break it down.


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    Brighten Up Any Project with the Family Handyman Approved Nebo Omni 2k Work Light

    Looking for an addition to your toolbox that shines? Try the compact, bright and long-lasting Nebo Omni 2k work light.


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    How To Light Your Home: 10 Types of Light Fixtures

    Upgrading or choosing new light fixtures for your home? This guide will give you the rundown of all of the...


    Breathe Easier with Honeywell True HEPA Air Purifier (We Approved)

    For better indoor air quality, look no further than our Honeywell air purifier review, which details the True HEPA filter.


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    What Is a P-Trap?

    Curious about P-traps, how they function and what to look for when you buy one? Here's what you need to...


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    What To Know About Rerouting a Water Shutoff Valve

    Where's that water shutoff valve when you need it? Avoid flooding disasters and make repairs easier by putting it where...

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    7 Types of Ceiling Lights To Upgrade Your Home

    Upgrade your ceiling lights and see what an impact it has on the overall look and feel of your home.


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    Why You Shouldn’t Get Rid of Your Old TV Cables

    There are some benefits to keeping those old coaxial and ethernet cables.


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    Tips for Choosing the Best Bedroom Lighting

    Make your bedroom a sanctuary — one that has functional, useful and decorative lighting — with these nine expert tips.


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    How to Build a DIY Radiator Cover

    Give your old-fashioned radiators some style. It's really not that hard, even if you're new to DIY. We'll show you...


    9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures

    Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of kitchen light fixtures.


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    The Best Bedroom Ceiling Lights

    The bedroom of your dreams awaits. Set the mood with just the right light.