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Stop Flushing Away Money on Unnecessary Plumbing Bills

Stop Flushing Away Money on Unnecessary Plumbing Bills

Greg Chick | September 9, 2019

How to decide which plumbing problems are DIY, which are not, and how to avoid future problems.

Nine Nifty Tools Worth Adding to Your Toolbox

Nine Nifty Tools Worth Adding to Your Toolbox

Danny Lipford | August 19, 2019

These tools tackle fix-it challenges including working in tight spaces, unclogging drains, seeing in dark spaces and interpreting car warning lights.

Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals

Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals

Kevin Brasler | August 19, 2019

Here’s why home warranties may not give you what you expect.

6 Home-Improvement Projects That Virtually Pay for Themselves

6 Home-Improvement Projects That Virtually Pay for Themselves

July 22, 2019

Six home-improvement projects that return 70% to 100% of the cost, and four that return barely more than half their price.

Five Cleaning Tools That Make Housekeeping Easier

Five Cleaning Tools That Make Housekeeping Easier

July 8, 2019

These five effective, affordable products can make your home cleaner and your cleaning easier.

Moving a Household Can Be a Disaster—How to Avoid Big Blunders
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Moving a Household Can Be a Disaster—How to Avoid Big Blunders

Finn Murphy | June 10, 2019

A lot can go wrong when you pack up everything you own and move it to a new home. Here are common mistakes and how to avoid them.

Why a Housemate Is a Great Idea at Any Age—and How to Pick a Good One
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Why a Housemate Is a Great Idea at Any Age—and How to Pick a Good One

Karen Bush and Louise Machinist | May 28, 2019

Home sharing can be a great way to live in a beautiful home, pay less and create an instant community.

Tips That Will Help You Paint Walls Like A Pro

Tips That Will Help You Paint Walls Like A Pro

Chris Berry | May 6, 2019

DIY painters often make mistakes that look bad or even force them to paint a room all over again.

Is Duct Cleaning Necessary?
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Is Duct Cleaning Necessary?

Ed Minch | April 22, 2019

Duct cleaning services often claim that they can improve a home's air quality and boost the efficiency of HVAC systems. But can you believe their claims?

Buy Better Plants from Online Nurseries

Buy Better Plants from Online Nurseries

Teri Dunn Chace | April 8, 2019

Mail-order nurseries are sprouting up everywhere. Find new flowers and plants for your garden and yard

Revive Your Scissors

Revive Your Scissors

March 18, 2019

Tips for making your scissors work better.

How to Buy Appliances That Will Last Much Longer

How to Buy Appliances That Will Last Much Longer

Chris Zeisler | March 14, 2019

Here’s how consumers can identify the appliances that are likely to last as long as possible.

Safe Ways to Get Rid of Aphids, Caterpillars, Root Weevils and Fungus on Your Trees and Bushes

Safe Ways to Get Rid of Aphids, Caterpillars, Root Weevils and Fungus on Your Trees and Bushes

David Deardorff, PhD | March 4, 2019

Here are effective remedies for common pests and diseases that hurt trees and bushes—without chemicals that could hurt people, pets or backyard animals.

Love Your Kitchen Countertops

Love Your Kitchen Countertops

February 25, 2019

Tips for cleaning and organizing your counters.

Vacuum Smarter, Not Harder

Vacuum Smarter, Not Harder

February 18, 2019

Tips for more efficient vacuuming.