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    The Best Motion Sensor Lights of 2024

    We round up the 10 best motion sensor lights to provide style and safety to your home and yard.


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    6 Best Pet Urine Remover Products for the Carpet

    Wondering how to get pee out of carpet? Erase all evidence of accidents with a first rate carpet cleaner for...


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    Cleaning With a Lemon Actually Works for These 15 Things

    From tough stains to clogged drains, lemons are the cleaners you didn’t know you had. Take advantage of the surprising...


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    14 Things You Shouldn’t Buy in Home Improvement Stores

    Find out which items you're better off leaving on the shelves the next time you're at a hardware megastore.


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    9 Ways to Get Dog Smell Out of a Couch

    If you're wondering how to get dog smell out of your couch, there are a number of things you can...


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    Why Do My Tires Squeak While Driving?

    Squeaking tires while driving isn't just annoying — it could be a warning of a serious problem. Don't ignore that...


    The 11 Best Vacuums for Pet Hair, Tested and Reviewed

    Our experts extensively tested 15 products to narrow down our search to the very best vacuums...


    11 Things You Can Do With a Pile of Leaves

    From composting to mulching to decorating your home, or just having some backyard fun, you can do a lot with...

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    15 Things You Should Never Store in Your Garage

    To keep your home safe and pest-free and your belongings in good shape, don’t ever store these items in your...


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    Why Do My Brakes Lock Up When Trying to Stop?

    Brakes locking up, whether in an emergency or while simply slowing down, can be a frightening experience. Here's what you...


    Step-By-Step Guide on Google Nest Hello Installation

    See who's knocking on your door — with a smart doorbell.


    How to Fix an Electrical Cord Chewed by Your Pet

    You can repair a chewed cord without calling a pro. Here's how.


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    Why Do My Brakes Keep Grinding?

    If you hear your brakes grinding, something is wrong. Here are four likely causes for the noise and what you...


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    5 Best Outdoor Security Cameras

    These are the best outdoor security cameras on the market. Check out their features and decide which is the best...


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    17 Genius Pumpkin Carving Tips You’ll Use from Now On

    These pumpkin carving tips are no trick! Find out the secrets to effortless scooping, perfect carving, making the most of...


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    9 DIY-Style Kids Subscription Boxes to Help With Distance Learning

    Keep distance learning fun and inventive with a kids' DIY subscription box to help them explore STEM, carpentry and the...


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    25 Ways to Organize Your Garage for Fall

    Make sure you have enough room in your garage for all of the important stuff (including a car or two)...

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    How to Get Pet Stains Out of Carpet

    Home remedies and products to clean your pet-stained carpet.


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    How to Remove Pet Hair From Your Couch

    If pet hair has taken over your furniture, there's a way to get it off quickly and easily.


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    7 Best Products for Removing Pet Stains on Furniture

    If your pets are allowed on the furniture, the occasional stain is inevitable — just be sure to have a...


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    What Are the Red and Black Bugs on My House?

    Boxelder bugs invade homes each year, making them some of the most annoying fall pests. But they aren’t the only...


    The 12 Best Used Cars to Buy

    You're in the market for a new vehicle and you've decided to buy used. But where do you start? Here...


    10 Best Dog Bed Covers

    A dog bed cover can help extend the life of your dog's favorite sleeping spot and make it easier to...

    The 12 Best Dog Collars of 2024—From a Pet Expert

    Our pet expert found the top collars for dogs of all kinds to keep your pup safe and stylish.


    Ways to Make Sure You Never Have Fruit Flies Again

    It's not just your bananas they're after. Here's why fruit flies are hanging out in your home, and how to...


    9 Best Pet Ramps for Your Cat or Dog

    If your pet struggles to climb onto the bed, couch or into the car, a pet ramp is the perfect...


    9 Most Reliable Cars That Rarely Need a Mechanic

    If you’re looking for good, reliable cars, you might want to consider the following winners.


    When Is the Best Time to Spray a Wasp Nest?

    Wasps are vital members of the natural community, but they can be dangerous nesting on our homes. Here are keys...


    Recognizing and Correcting Common Bath Fan Problems

    A bath fan that isn't installed properly can cause more damage than no fan at all. But here's the good...