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    This Clever Wall Outlet Shelf Makes a Convenient Home for Charging Gadgets

    Clear your countertop of clutter with this wall outlet shelf, aka the best Amazon find you'll see today.


    How to Build a Dog Crate

    Forget buying a crate from the pet store. Make this DIY wooden dog crate, a piece of fine furniture and...


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    What Smells Repel Cockroaches?

    Cockroaches are universally unwelcome. Learn what smells deter cockroaches so you can keep them from darkening your door.


    If You See This Asterisk Shaped Wall Plate, This Is What It’s For

    If you have these in your home and were unsure of what they are, we can break it down for...


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    8 Unsettling Car Sounds and How To Fix Them

    Hearing weird noises from your car? Don't ignore them. They indicate a problem, but not necessarily an expensive one.


    8 Studio Apartment Decorating Ideas for 2024

    Two interior designers who work in New York City, America's unofficial apartment capital, offer inside intel on decor-related studio apartment...


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    8 Types of Venomous Snakes in Your Yard

    Don't get bitten! Discover the types of venomous snakes that could be hiding in your yard and learn how to...


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    8 Most Common Types of Centipedes You’ll Find in Your House

    Centipedes are arthropods, not insects, and not all have 100 legs. Small ones can be helpful house guests, but not...

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    Water Bugs vs. Cockroaches: What’s the Difference?

    Water bugs look like big cockroaches, but they're a completely different species. And they bite. Here's how to tell these...


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    Do Cockroaches Make Noise?

    Cockroaches are a problem no one wants. If there are enough of them, can you hear them? Learn the signs...


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    8 Most Common Types of Mice You’ll Find in Your House

    Of the many mouse species that inhabit North America, only a few actually find their way into homes. Here's how...


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    How Long After Signing a Lease Can You Back Out?

    Once you sign a lease, you're bound to it. Or are you? Here are the circumstances that may allow you...


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    What Is the Future for Electric Vehicles?

    With lower prices, increased driving range, longer battery life and new ultramodern models on the way, the future of electric...


    Encourage Outdoor Play with These Backyard Playhouse Deals

    These playhouse deals will entice even the most video game-obsessed kids to play outdoors—and parents can save up to 50%.


    This Water Sensor Alarm Prevents Flooded Basements (and It’s on Sale)

    If you're already investing in your basement with air purifiers and dehumidifiers, don't sleep on the Basement Watchdog...


    The 10 Best Centipede Traps to Catch Pests in Their Hiding Places

    Slinky and serpentine-like, centipedes are leggy crawlers that can cause the heebie-jeebies. Snare them without much fuss using the best...


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    House Centipede vs. Silverfish: What’s the Difference?

    Both insects are creepy with all those legs, but one is bigger and benefits your home while the other is...

    The 10 Best Budget-Friendly Ladder Deals for DIYing

    Step up your DIY game without having to splurge when you shop these ladder sales. Save up to 50% before...


    Give Pests an Eviction Notice with These 10 Pest Control Solutions (and They’re on Sale!)

    Use these 10 DIY solutions to get rid of bugs for good and save up to 70% on pest control.


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    Why Are Tires Black?

    The answer might surprise you: It's due to a key ingredient that greatly improves tire efficiency and overall strength.


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    Homeowner’s Guide to Cockroach Pest Control

    To an entomologist, cockroaches are wonders of nature. But to a homeowner, they're just pests. Here's how to get rid...


    See What’s Really in Your Tap or Well with the Varify Water Test Kit

    Is your water safe? Testing your water at home is as easy as dunking a test strip.


    If You See a Spongy Moth, Here’s What to Do

    Spongy moths have voracious appetites for your trees and shrubs. Avoid these pests with a few tips.

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    8 Types of Mosquitoes

    You can't avoid death, taxes or mosquitoes. We asked entomologist Ned Walker about the types of mosquitoes most likely to...


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    Carpenter Ants vs. Black Ants: What’s the Difference?

    Carpenter ants are twice as big as other types of black ants, which makes identification easy. If you have a...


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    A Homeowner’s Guide to Ghost Ants

    Tiny ghost ants are almost invisible, and they're especially attracted to sweets in the kitchen. Once they find something, you've...


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    How To Clean Brake Dust Off Rims

    Are your car's wheels looking grungy? Chances are it's brake dust buildup. Here's how to clean brake dust off rims...


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    10 Genius Airbnb Decor Ideas for 2024

    Nail your Airbnb interior design with tips from designers and owners themselves.


    AstroAI Ice Scraper Review: Is it the Best Ice Scraper and Snow Brush? (We Tried It!)

    This snow brush and detachable ice scraper has more than 24,000 reviews on Amazon, and reviewers are saying...