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Weird Stair-Painting Trick

Weird Stair-Painting Trick

May 14, 2014

Spring and home spruce-up go hand in hand, and a staircase often is one of the first things seen by visitors entering…

Best Gardens for Allergic People

Best Gardens for Allergic People

Mary L. Jelks, MD | May 12, 2014

Gazing about my garden, I purr, Ah, spring…and then, ah-choo! Like many of the 40 million Americans who suffer from…

How to Clean the Air You Breathe: The Right Air Purifier for You

How to Clean the Air You Breathe: The Right Air Purifier for You

Allen P. Rathey | May 9, 2014

It might not be pleasant to think about, but the air we breathe often is contaminated with both particles and…

Plagued by Pigeons?

Plagued by Pigeons?

May 9, 2014

Birds (such as pigeons) are nice, but they can make such a mess! Here's what to do if some feathered…

Remove Juice Stains from Your Carpets

Remove Juice Stains from Your Carpets

May 6, 2014

Did that cup of juice escape from your hand and land splat on your floor? Now you've got some carpet…

Free Fertilizer for Your Rose Bushes

Free Fertilizer for Your Rose Bushes

May 5, 2014

Every rose grower should know the secret to a healthy and beautiful rose crop—banana peels! The peels are rich in…

Homemade Mothball Replacement

Homemade Mothball Replacement

May 1, 2014

Mothballs really know how to do their job. Too bad they repel humans, too. If you want to keep your…

Sticky Price-Tag Remover

Sticky Price-Tag Remover

April 29, 2014

You got a nice batch of bowls (or some vases or mugs) from that pottery outlet, but each one has…

Top 10 Germy Spots in Your Kitchen…and How to Keep Them Clean

Top 10 Germy Spots in Your Kitchen…and How to Keep Them Clean

Cheryl Luptowski | April 28, 2014

You don’t want germs in your food, so of course you keep your kitchen clean...right? Maybe not! All of the…

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May 2014 Checklist

April 25, 2014

Protect your home during National Electrical Safety Month: Have an electrician check outlets and switches that are hot to the…

Tupperware Stain Eraser

Tupperware Stain Eraser

April 25, 2014

Plastic containers are great storage devices, but they can be easily stained...especially by tomato sauce! Since plastic is quite porous,…

How to Prevent Bathroom Mildew

How to Prevent Bathroom Mildew

April 24, 2014

Some people are not fans of fans. Are you one of them? If you are, what do you do about…

9 Tools You Probably Don’t Own—But Should

9 Tools You Probably Don’t Own—But Should

Sandor Nagyszalanczy | April 17, 2014

They’ll save you time, money and frustration A well-stocked tool kit helps you complete household fix-it projects more quickly and…

11 Home Renovations That Aren’t Worth The Money

11 Home Renovations That Aren’t Worth The Money

Danny Lipford | April 17, 2014

Home renovation projects can cost tens of thousands of dollars and disrupt the lives of home owners for months. Too…

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

April 17, 2014

The plumber did a good job fixing that leak, but he left a trail of scuff marks on your hardwood…