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    This Crazy Ice Trick Will Fix Furniture Dents in Your Carpet

    Carpet dents are unsightly, but here's a quick and simple trick that will fix them with little effort and no...


    Most Overlooked Electrical Fire Hazards in Your Home

    Sometimes, electrical hazards lurk out of sight. Learn how to spot them and what you can do to make your...


    Why Do Mice Chew Through Electrical Wires?

    They're not trying to be pests. Mice just really love to chew.


    Are Smart Thermostats Worth It?

    Today's smart thermostats aren't just control panels for your heating and air conditioning. These thermostats are equipped with Wi-Fi, sensors,...


    How to Downsize Your Home: 12 Easy Tips

    Whether it’s a personal move or helping a parent move to a smaller home, trying to downsize is a frustrating...


    10 DIY Photo Booth Ideas for Your Next Party

    If you're planning a party—whether for a wedding, birthday, graduation or just because—a DIY photo booth offers guests a way...


    80 Severe Weather Survival Tips Every Homeowner Must Know

    When severe weather strikes, there’s no time to think. That’s why you need to prepare for the worst NOW, before...


    11 Scary Driving Scenarios and Exactly How to Handle Them

    Often when driving, we encounter situations that are out of our control. Make the right decisions when in a tight...

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    11 Tips to Help You Survive a Tornado

    Prepare your home and family for severe weather season with these tips for staying safe during a tornado.


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    Save Time and Money With This Spring Cleaning Guide

    We've created this detailed guide that highlights when and how to begin spring cleaning and everything you need to get...


    Survive a Tornado | How to Choose a Safe Room

    Safe rooms are designed to stay anchored to the ground during a tornado. But maybe more importantly, a safe room...


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    Why Do Dogs Kick Up Your Lawn After They Pee?

    Your dog isn't trying to ruin your lawn! You and your dog can have a happy routine and keep the...


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    Replace a Leaking Oil Pressure Switch Yourself with a Special Socket

    Fix a leaking oil pressure switch with this one tool.


    How to Remove a Locking Lug Nut Without the Key

    They make great theft deterrents, until you realize you've misplaced your key. Here's how to solve the problem of locking...


    Window Regulator Clip Repair Tip

    Don't forget to check the clips!


    Genius Bed Ideas for Small Rooms

    Whether it's a child's room, guest room or even a master bedroom, small rooms can be a challenge when it...


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    10 Plants That Are Toxic for Your Pet

    Plants add color, texture and beauty to your home and yard, but some of those plants are toxic for your...

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    What is a Silverfish?

    Despite their creepy appearance, silverfish aren't known to bite or carry any pathogens that cause disease.


    9 Best Home Improvement and Remodeling Apps for DIYers

    Need some help with your next home improvement project? Well, thanks to smartphones and tablets, there's an app for that!...


    13 Crazy Things Home Depot Employees Have Seen

    Imagine going to The Home Depot and discovering a customer taking a nap on patio furniture. Or perhaps you see...


    52 of Our All-Time Favorite Handy Hints

    We've gathered quite a few Handy Hints over the years, and these are our tried-and-true favorites!


    These Solar Smart Home Products Help Lower Utility Bills

    Go green and save a little green with these solar-powered smart home products.


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    12 DIY Projects to Keep Your House Warm This Winter

    Being cold is not cool. Luckily, with our helpful collection of 12 easy projects, you'll have your home ready for...

    13 Top Reviewed Products That Will Help Remove Stains

    Anyone's that spilled wine on their white carpet or dripped ranch dressing on a $120 tie understands the importance of...


    How To Install Motion Sensor Lights

    If you can install a conventional outdoor light fixture, you can install a motion sensor light, although aiming and adjusting...


    14 Iconic Mid-Century Modern Decor Elements

    Iconic elements of mid-century modern home decor continue to be on-trend and wildly popular. Refresh your memory on these essential...


    13 Ways to Decorate Your Home with Cactus

    From real to fake, the use of cacti as a home decor trend is something to watch. If you have...


    14 Traditional-Style Home Decor Ideas That are Still Cool

    When it comes to decor, traditional is comfortable and often predictable. Some may say traditional is outdated, but there's a...


    Would You Stay in These Haunted Airbnbs?

    In the mood for a good scare? Check in to one of these haunted Airbnbs for the night...