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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…

Will Your Home Survive Next Winter?

Will Your Home Survive Next Winter?

David MacLellan | April 16, 2014

Steps to Take Now to Prevent Frozen Gutters, Burst Pipes, More In many parts of the US, winter can bring…

How to Use Epsom Salt in the Garden

How to Use Epsom Salt in the Garden

April 15, 2014

It's time to clean up your plots and get ready for gardening! It may be a little early to plant,…

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Linda Cobb | April 14, 2014

There are a lot of carpet-cleaning products on the market that claim to do the same job as professional carpet-cleaning…

The Queen of Clean’s Amazing Stain-Removal Tricks: For Counters, Carpets, Furniture, More

The Queen of Clean’s Amazing Stain-Removal Tricks: For Counters, Carpets, Furniture, More

Linda Cobb | April 14, 2014

No matter what household miracles a cleanser promises, certain stains appear destined to become permanent fixtures in our décor. These…

When Not to Clean Your Oven

When Not to Clean Your Oven

Vernon Schmidt | April 10, 2014

And other tricks to keep appliances running smoothly How long your appliances last isn’t just a matter of how well…

Housecleaning Shortcuts

Housecleaning Shortcuts

Jeff Bredenberg | April 10, 2014

Do Your bathroom in 7 Minutes...your kitchen in 12 Keeping your house clean doesn’t have to take hours. By learning…

The Danger Next Door…Is Someone You Know a Threat to Your Safety? Warning Signs from an FBI Profiler

The Danger Next Door…Is Someone You Know a Threat to Your Safety? Warning Signs from an FBI Profiler

Mary Ellen O’Toole, PhD | April 10, 2014

A man charged with a string of murders in western Canada this past October was described as “a normal guy”…

Disaster-Proof Your Home

Disaster-Proof Your Home

Tim Reinhold, PhD | April 10, 2014

The federal government declared 86 major natural disasters in the first nine months of 2011, more than in any full…

Spot-Free Shower Doors

Spot-Free Shower Doors

April 9, 2014

You just cleaned the inside of your glass shower doors (with vinegar and baking soda, we hope!). Wouldn't it be…

Bugged by Bugs? Safe, Natural Ways to Fight Ants, Flies and Crickets

Bugged by Bugs? Safe, Natural Ways to Fight Ants, Flies and Crickets

Richard Fagerlund | April 7, 2014

Millions of home owners will soon get unwelcome houseguests. The arrival of spring means insect populations are about to boom…

8 Common Mistakes Home Owners Make

8 Common Mistakes Home Owners Make

David MacLellan | April 4, 2014

Some seemingly simple do-it-yourself projects can do substantial damage to a home. And placing certain possessions in the wrong spot…

Appliance Repairs Anyone Can Do—Simple Steps Save $$$

Appliance Repairs Anyone Can Do—Simple Steps Save $$$

Vernon Schmidt | April 4, 2014

Appliance repair people often charge $80 to $150 just to walk in your front door…and the average repair bill is…

Which House Problems Should I Fix First?

Which House Problems Should I Fix First?

Danny Lipford | April 4, 2014

Houses sometimes develop problems in bunches, and there isn’t always enough money or time to tackle all the needed repairs…