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How to Check for Bed Bugs and, Better Yet, Get Rid of Them
Contrary to popular belief, bed bugs aren’t caused by unsanitary conditions. Instead, they travel between homes and hotels in clothing or baggage…and can be found...
How to Conserve Water in Your Home
Water conservation is not on everyone’s mind, but it probably should be. If your home is connected to city water, your family could be pouring...
How to Get Rid of Ants in Your House
No one likes sharing their home with ants. They’re unsightly, and they track bacteria across countertops and even onto food. Pest-management specialist Susannah Krysko explains...
How to Start a Vegetable Garden
Is growing your own vegetables worthwhile? Yes, says our Bottom Line gardening expert Teri Dunn Chace, a backyard vegetable garden is a great idea, especially...
How Long Does a Roof Last?
The very top of your home could one day bring one of your very biggest home-maintenance bills. Roof-replacement costs often land between $10,000 and $15,000—and...
Best Refrigerators for 2025
Stroll through an appliance showroom, and you’ll see plenty of refrigerators with appealing features—from in-door ice makers to on-door digital video screens. But the fridge...
Should You Really Retire to Florida?
The words “retirement” and “Florida” are practically synonymous…and with good reason. The state has plenty going for it. But Florida isn’t perfect, and it is...
Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?
There will come a day when your furnace will leave you cold. The typical furnace lasts around 15 years, and even if yours seems fully...
Exterior Home Care Tips for All Seasons
Your home life doesn’t stop at your front or back doors. Gardening, barbecuing, and even something as simple as taking out the trash means going...
Indoor Plant Care and Houseplant Tips
There’s a lot of evidence for houseplants helping to pick up your mood and improve your concentration and focus. Wilting indoor plants are unlikely to...
Pre-Travel Planning and Travel Packing Tips
Most people like to travel and look forward to seeing new places. At least until it’s time to pack their bags and make sure everything...
