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    10 Paint Colors and Trends for Small Kitchens

    These small kitchen paint colors and trends make your small kitchen feel bigger, brighter and more fun!


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    Buying a Safe: A Complete Guide

    A home safe is a big purchase. Learn about common safe features for a smooth shopping process.


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    What You Need to Know About Building Permits

    Whether your next home improvement project is big or small, you might need a building permit. Read this before you...


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    12 Things Homeowners Should Check in Winter

    Be prepared this winter by keeping an eye on these things in your home.


    10 Foods You’re Storing All Wrong

    Do you find yourself emptying your fridge and cupboards of rotten food all too often? You might be making some...


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    Why Won’t My Car Door Close Properly?

    A car door that won't close properly is not only a critical safety issue, but also an invitation for thieves...


    8 Best Cockroach Repellents

    The cringe-worthy cockroach. Learn what products and methods are best for repelling these loathsome intruders from your home.


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    What You Need to Know About Egress Windows

    To convert your basement into a bedroom, you'll need an egress window. Discover what they are and why they're so...

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    The Best Colors for Small Bathrooms

    These are the top paint color choices for making a small bathroom look bigger.


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    8 Ways a House Covered in Snow and Ice Can Be Damaged

    Here are seven common winter headaches faced by homeowners in snowy climates, as well as expert opinions on how to...


    How To Repair Rust on a Car

    Rust on bodywork lowers the value of your car and besides, it's just downright ugly! Here's how to fix it.


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    How to Clean an Area Rug

    No need to hire a professional when you can clean an area rug yourself! You may need a friend if...


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    Things You Should Not Ask Alexa

    You might not like the answers.


    Cleaning Products Professional House Cleaners Always Buy

    We asked the professionals what cleaning must-haves they swear by to keep every room in your home sparkling.


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    What’s the Ideal Temperature to Set Your Thermostat in Winter?

    Stop the thermostat wars in your home with this definitive look at the optimal temperature to set your thermostat in...


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    10 Small Kitchen Design Ideas

    Your kitchen can be tiny yet still mighty with these small kitchen ideas from some of our favorite designers on...


    Organize Your Home with these 43 Super Simple Hints

    Stop saying you'll get organized and just do it with these tips.

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    The Top Power Tools Every DIYer Wants for Christmas

    A DIYer can never have enough power tools. Take a look at what our editors truly want for Christmas.


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    19 Interesting Facts About Spiders

    Discover the truth — and a few debunked myths — about the octo-legged, cobweb-spinning, lurking arachnid: The spider.


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    Are Spiders Dangerous to People, Pets and Property?

    Eight velvety legs and a menacing reputation. But are arachnids as dangerous as we think? Here's the lowdown on spiders...


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    How to Identify Different Types of Rodents in Your Home and Yard

    Identifying what type of rodent has taken up residence in your home or yard is the first step towards evicting...


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    What to Know About Bed Bugs’ Life Cycle

    Often invading homes undetected, learn the life cycle of bed bugs so you can effectively face and fight this persistent...


    The 8 Best Christmas Light Projectors of 2024

    Turn up the holiday cheer with a Christmas light projector, a fun way to brighten the outside or inside of...

    11 Hilarious Christmas Decoration Fails

    Christmas time can be stressful. Lighten the mood by remembering you'll never fail at Christmas decorating as bad as these...


    15 Tips and Tricks for Storing Holiday Decorations

    Say Goodbye to tangled holiday lights and crushed ornaments with these simple, affordable holiday storage ideas.


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    Why Won’t My Car Shift Gears?

    Like a manual transmission with a bad clutch, a driver with an automatic transmission may have trouble getting their car...


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    How To DIY a Flocked Christmas Tree

    Make your Christmas tree look like it was plucked straight out of a winter wonderland with these easy flocking techniques.


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    15 Professional Car Detailing Secrets

    Save $200 and detail your car yourself in half a day. Get professional results using these tips from experienced detailers.


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    8 Facts About the Winter Solstice You Need to Know

    We may not specifically celebrate the winter solstice today, but some of our favorite winter holidays surround the annual event.