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How to Build the Outdoor Kitchen of Your Dreams | Video
An outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to put prep, cooking and cleanup all in one place while keeping you close to the party. …
Spring Allergies? Quarantine Could be the Cause!
If you're struggling with increased coughing, wheezing, or runny noses, increases in time spent indoors may be the cause. Get …
Tips and Trends for the Perfect Gardening Space
Gardening can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but many gardeners are worried they won’t be successful. According to the …
Green Ideas for Celebrating the Red, White and Blue
Add some green to your red, white and blue July Fourth celebration with sustainable party goods, accessories and tools.
Feeling Cramped? How to Tell You Have Officially Outgrown Your Current Home
If you think you’re outgrowing your home, you’ll need to consider whether that means renovating or moving. Here's how to way …
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With over 50 different snake species across the USA; it can be hard to know what kind you're up against if one slithers your …
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I painted my daughter’s playground about 2 years ago. The wood part was raw painted red and the plastic was originally …
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Get tips on painting preparation. A good paint job can transform a room. A good painting plan means paint product choices, …
Get Growing Fast With Handy Spring Garden Checklist
Spring has finally sprung and it is now time to get those gardens in full bloom! But, just like everything else in life, there …
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Clean your wood deck with a mixture of powdered laundry detergent and hot water. To remove mildew stains from your wood deck, …
How to Clean a Gas Grill179
Find out how to check and clean all components of your gas grill before a safe and enjoyable season of outdoor fun. Find out how …
GFCI Outlets in 2 Bathrooms Not Working
A GFCI outlet quit working. I replaced it but got wiring wrong. This killed the outlet and the GFCI outlet in a 2nd bathroom, …
Home Energy Audits: Save Money and Conserve Energy
Tips to save money on your energy bills by getting home energy audits. A home energy audit can be performed for free by a …
How to Mix Hardwood Styles & Colors to Create Beautiful Personalized Floors
It used to be that plain, unfinished oak was the norm for hardwood floors. It was installed when the house was built and then it …
Valspar Signature Paint Plus Primer Covers Well and Stands Up to Stains
Valspar Signature paint plus primer is formulated with high-hiding and stain-resistant technology so you can easily paint over …
Greenworks Pro 21-Inch 60v Cordless Mower: First to Offer Double Battery Capacity
For homeowners who want the benefits of going cordless for everyday yard work but also want the confidence to take on …
Stay at Home Fire Safety Tips for COVID-19 Quarantine | Video
Did you know that unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires and fire injuries in the nation? It is, and that's according …
Best Ideas For Basement Flooring570
Easy basement flooring ideas to spruce up your new living space with engineered hardwood or rigid tile. Give your old basement …
A Closer Look at Homeowners Insurance Options117
Uncertainties are a fact of life. There’s no way of telling for sure what the future holds. One day everything’s …
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Let’s face it – being bitten by bugs is definitely not a pleasant experience; particularly if you’re not sure what kind of …
Are Viruses Lurking in Your Laundry?94
For the health, safety and cleanliness of your family, it's important to actually wash your washing machine, and clean your …
What You Need to Know About Cosigning a Mortgage
Qualifying for a mortgage can be a challenge for first-time buyers. By having a cosigner, a borrower may qualify sooner or for …
Why the digitalization of home services is a win-win for pros and homeowners
I’m the home expert at HomeAdvisor, but I’m also a regular user of the service, which connects homeowners with home service …