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    8 Types of Door Locks To Keep Your Home Safe

    If you don't want intruders in your house, you need to lock the doors. We asked a security expert for...


    8 Tips for Dealing with a Flat Tire Quickly

    Got a flat tire? You'll survive. Here's how to prepare for the inevitability, then tackle the task with ease and...


    How To Tell If an Apple AirTag Is Tracking You and What To Do About It

    Although rare, Apple's AirTag devices have been used to track the movements of unsuspecting victims. Here's how to spot this.


    Why Quiet Luxury Is One of the Top Home Design Trends

    How to spot and recreate the latest trend in interior design.


    8 Ways To Hang Holiday Decor on Stucco Siding

    As Christmas approaches, it's time to put up the lights and decorations. Here are some tips for doing it right...


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    What’s the Best Paint to Use for Pumpkins This Halloween?

    We asked museum directors what paint they use at their annual pumpkin painting workshops. Take their advice and create your...


    What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous?

    Concerned about creosote? Learn what it is, where you might find it in and around your home and how to...


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    The Yummly Smart Thermometer Elevated My Confidence with Cooking Meat

    Take the guesswork out of cooking and get the results you want with the Yummly smart thermometer.


    Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam

    Plus, five alternatives to use instead!


    The New Tineco Pure One Station Self Cleans the Entire Machine (Really!)

    The Tineco Pure One Station is my new favorite vacuum cleaner—here’s why.


    How Much Does Hail Damage Impact a Car’s Value?

    Hailstones, those frozen raindrops that form and grow inside thunderstorms, can fall up to 40 mph and quickly damage your...


    Cars Decorated for Halloween: Should You Do It?

    Looking to up your Halloween game this year? Give your car a costume!


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    Make Your Own Clear Labels in Minutes Using This Cheap Hack

    All you need are a printer, tape, scissors and a bowl of water!


    Energy Recovery Ventilators: Should You Invest in One?

    An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is standard equipment for today's tightly sealed homes. It circulates conditioned air so you can...


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    How To Wash a Weighted Blanket

    Weighted blankets are trendy and people swear by them, but how do you keep them clean? We talked with laundry...


    The 8 Best Pegboard Accessories for an Extra-Organized Workspace

    Is your garage as tidy as it could be? Probably not, but that could all be changed with the right...

    Why You Should Not Put Fabric Softener in Your Toilet Tank, Despite This TikTok Hack

    Unravel the truth behind TikTok's viral fabric softener in the toilet tank hack and discover safer alternatives for a fresh-smelling...


    Is There Such a Thing as a Hurricane-Proof House?

    Making a house completely hurricane-proof is probably impossible, but you can definitely make one hurricane-resistant. Here's what you need to...


    The Truth About Home Security Systems: Debunking 8 Myths

    If you're concerned about installing a home security system, worry no more.


    10 Fall Wreath Ideas You’ll Love

    Dress up your front door with these gorgeous DIY-friendly fall wreaths.


    Can You Use a Car Power Inverter for a Laptop or TV?

    Power inverters allow you to run low power AC electrical devices like computers, video cams and even TVs in your...


    Time to Remove Leaves? Ditch Your Rake for a Cardboard Box

    This hack is quick, cheap and effective, but could lead to some painful consequences.

    How To Repair Cracks and Chips in Your Windshield

    Fixing a small windshield crack or chip is an easy project that can save real money.


    Light Up the Night with These Spooky DIY Pumpkin Solar Lights

    The festive decorations are cheap, cute, easy to make and perfect for illuminating pathways for trick-or-treaters.


    DOT 3 vs. DOT 4 Brake Fluid: What’s the Difference?

    DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluid are the most common in vehicles today. Yes, there is a difference. So...


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    A Guide to the 8 Most Common Automotive and Household Lubricants

    Here's everything you need to know about automotive, household and shop lubricants like white lithium grease.


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    If You See a Teal Pumpkin This Halloween, This Is What It Means

    Those brightly colored gourds promote an excellent cause!


    9 Garage Shoe Storage Solutions to Instantly Organize Your Space

    Keep your footwear from piling up with these easy garage shoe storage solutions