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    7 Pet-Safe Floor Cleaners and DIY Solutions (and Ingredients to Avoid)

    Calling all fur parents! Keep your fuzzy family members safe from harmful chemicals with these pet-safe floor cleaners.


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    Best Bathroom Towel Racks For Wall, Over the door, Cabinet Holder Storage & More

    Need a place to hang your bath towels? These towel racks suit any bathroom.


    7 Small Bathroom Storage Ideas to Create More Thoughtful Space

    Add storage to a bathroom or powder room without resorting to an expensive remodel. Sometimes all it takes are a...


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    The 6 Best Methods for Outdoor Cushion Storage

    Storing your outdoor patio cushions correctly significantly extends their lifespan without adding a lot of time to your outdoor maintenance...


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    Average Costs of Building Permits

    Pulling building permits can be confusing and intimidating. Here we'll demystify one element of the process: cost.


    The Best Shower Cleaning Products

    Keeping your shower sparkling clean has never been easier. Shop the best shower cleaners, recommended by experts.


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    Always Score Your License Plate Sticker with a Razor — Here’s Why

    This trick could prevent thieves from taking your tags.


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    Do Centipedes Bite?

    Learn whether or not there's cause for concern, beyond a mild case of the creeps due to all those legs.

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    12 Half Bathroom Décor Ideas

    Get ready to wow your guests with these half bathroom decor ideas including creative DIY projects, daring paint colors and...


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    Home Window Tinting: What To Know Before You Buy

    If you live in a climate where the air conditioner runs almost all the time, energy-saving home window tinting can...


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    9 Things Your Ant Exterminator Wants You To Know

    When the ants come marching in, here's what professional exterminators want you to know.


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    Car Window Tinting: What To Know Before You Buy

    Window tinting helps keep your car cool and protects interior surfaces. We'll help you decide if window tinting is right...


    Hardwired vs Battery Smoke Detector: Important Differences

    Hardwired smoke detectors are an important safety upgrade to your home.


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    The Easiest Way to Wash Bath Mats

    You probably aren't cleaning your bath mats often enough. Here's why you should, and how to do it.


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    Sofa in a Box: What To Know Before You Buy

    Check out the sofa-in-a-box trend! No high shipping costs or squeezing through the doorway. Here's everything you need to know...


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    9 Ideas for Rewilding Your Yard

    Learn about some simple steps you can take to begin evolving a high-maintenance lawn into a native (and time-saving) habitat.


    How Long Can You Run a Generator When the Power Goes Out?

    Homes that experience extended outages from storms and public service shutoffs need auxiliary power. Are standby generators up to the...

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    How To Put Together a Toolkit for a New Homeowner

    Here are the tools you'll need for easy updates, simple maintenance tasks and unexpected repairs.


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    5 Ways to Keep a Moving Truck Secure

    There are a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself from moving truck theft.


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    What It Means If You See Green Residue in Your Sink

    What is causing that blue-green stain in the bottom of your sink? Algae? Toothpaste? Nope, the culprit is copper!


    10 Best Fake Security Cameras to Fool Would-Be Thieves

    Security cameras bring peace of mind, but at a cost. The best fake security cameras are a sneaky way to...


    5 Best Car Steam Cleaners of 2024

    Keep your car looking and smelling like new with one of these top-rated car steam cleaners.


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    5 Best Outdoor Solar Security Cameras for Your Property

    Wires and batteries can be hard to deal with. See why green is the way to go with a rundown...

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    Tips for Getting Water Stains Out of Car Seats

    Simple tips, straight from the pros, for how to get water stains out of car seats and other car upholstery.


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    What Is a Woolly Bear Caterpillar?

    Autumn ambassadors with astounding abilities, woolly bear caterpillars have wormed their way into our tool sheds, folklore, festivities and hearts.


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    Radiator Covers Buyer’s Guide: Why Use, Types (Wood, Metal & More), Costs Etc.

    Get the lowdown on how to hide an ugly radiator with a cover that combines style and practicality.


    9 Bedroom Storage Benches To Transform Your Space

    Bedroom storage benches hold blankets, shoes and more while providing a convenient place to sit. Here are some of the...


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    How and When To Use Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

    Microfiber cleaning cloths are a common household product, but are you using them the right way? Here’s what experts have...


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    If You See This Pattern on Your Porch, This Is What It Means

    This peculiar squiggly pattern is caused by a certain type of garden pest. Learn why they do it and how...