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Follow This Fall Home-Maintenance Checklist to Keep Your House in Tip-Top Shape
Before you hunker down for the winter, complete this fall home-maintenance checklist to prepare your house for the colder temps
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10 Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair
Do you have ugly scratches in your wood floors? You can make those imperfections go away—or at least make them...
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6 Ways You Can Unclog a Toilet Bowl Without a Plunger
Get things in working order with these mess-proof ideas.
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6 Things Plumbers Always Do in Their Own Homes
Plumbers say keeping up on a few basic tasks and best practices is the secret to a well-maintained, fully-functioning home...
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12 Home Renovations You’re Likely to Regret Later
Before you start demoing walls, consider the wisdom of realtors who have seen the renovations homeowners end up regretting
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This Is the Most Overlooked Fire Hazard at Home
Hint: It's probably in your closet right now.
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14 Toilet Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring
If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.
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12 Signs Your Dishwasher Is Dying
Is your dishwasher on its last legs? Here's what to watch out for.
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Appliances That Are Cheaper to Replace Than to Fix
Everyday appliances that help you function in life are always going to break down, usually at the most inopportune time....
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13 Easy Quarantine Home Projects You’ll Wish You’d Done Sooner
You don't have to be a DIY expert to pull off these simple projects that can make a huge difference...
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How to Complete a Renovation Without Getting a Divorce
DIY renovations can put a lot of stress on a marriage or any relationship. Our sister site, Family Handyman, collected...
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11 House Sounds You Should Never Ignore
Your home is trying to tell you something with all those rattles, creaks, clanks, and squeaks. Know what to listen...
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10 Best Home Renovations to Squeeze in Before Winter
Create a "wow!"-worthy home before snuggle-weather hits.
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31 Secrets Your Plumber Won’t Tell You
If you've ever had problems with your pipes you'll want to read these plumbing tips. Plumbers give us the scoop...
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40 Home Repairs Anyone Can Do
You can quickly master these yourself, even if you’re not very handy. They're all smallish jobs that can fend off...
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How to Fix 10 Everyday Appliances for Free
Before you schedule a pricey service call or start shopping for a replacement, check out these easy DIY fixes for...
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11 Home Improvement Projects You Can Do Yourself Instead of Hiring a Professional
There's nothing quite as satisfying as a job well done—and these DIY projects will boost your handyman status. They are...
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13 Signs You’re About to Hire a Bad Contractor
Glowing reviews on a home service website doesn't necessarily mean a contractor is good. These are the real signs you...
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17 Warning Signs a House Could Be a Money Pit
That house with "character" could turn out to be a house of repair horrors. Here are the subtle signs the...
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13 Secrets a Handyman Won’t Tell You—but Every Homeowner Needs to Know
The scoop on how to find the most trustworthy handyman for the job, the household things you can fix yourself,...
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16 Things All Smart Homeowners Do Once a Year
Think of these small steps as vitamins for a healthy home. Do them just once a year and you’ll save...
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9 Things You’re Better Off Tossing and Replacing When You Move
Packing is hard enough. Lighten your load by ditching these nine items for a fresh start in your new home.
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8 Tricks You Can Try to Remove Scratches From Furniture
A gouge or scratch will spoil the look of a tabletop. Dust the affected area and clean it with a...