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DIY

How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

If you notice a funky smell coming from your dishwasher and dishes aren’t coming out as clean as they usually do, it’s likely because the dishwasher filter is overdue for a cleaning.

The Best Gifts for a Yeti Devotee Options
Reviews

The Best Gifts for the Yeti Devotee In Your Life

Explore the best Yeti products tailored to the true outdoor enthusiast.

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Reviews

15 Household Items That Could Save Your Life

Make sure your household is prepared for any accidents or disasters with these essential items.

how to get rid of creeping charlie
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie is very difficult to control once it takes hold in your yard. Get expert advice about the best ways to eradicate it.

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Interior

5 Fixes for a Stuck Key

Leaving your keys at home isn't the only way to get locked out. If your key gets stuck in a lock, try these tricks for getting back inside your house without having to call a locksmith.

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Reviews

The Best All-Purpose Cleaners to Make Your Entire Home Sparkle, Tested

The best all-purpose cleaners tackle germs, grease, and grime on a variety of surfaces. Here are the best ones on the market.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Peonies to Achieve the Ultimate Cottage Garden at Home

Although peonies can be slow to produce, the size and sumptuousness of those old-fashioned flowers makes them worth waiting for.

A person replacing a flush valve on a leaking or running toilet.
Interior

How to Replace a Toilet Flush Valve Step by Step

Save yourself some money by learning how to DIY this important home repair.

Succulents in glass terrarium.
Lawn & Garden

How to Make a Terrarium in 5 Simple Steps

Living in a glass house might not be much fun for people, but some plants flourish under the always-on-view conditions of glass terrariums.

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DIY

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

Glue guns are convenient tools for crafters and DIYers, but can burn you if you don't use them correctly. Learn how to use a hot glue gun safely, and get to crafting and fixing.

The Best Bed Bug Spray Option
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The Best Bed Bug Sprays for DIY Pest Control

Don’t let your carpets, curtains, furniture, and bedding become the permanent home of a bed bug infestation. Grab the best bed bug spray and eradicate these parasites.

Many whiteflies on the undersides of a plant's leaves.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

These tiny winged insects can devastate vegetable gardens and ornamental plants. Follow this multipronged approach to eradicate whiteflies without using chemicals.

Lovely mulch and stone pathway bordered by pine straw mulch.
Lawn & Garden

9 Things to Know About Using Pine Straw Mulch in Your Yard

It's lighter weight and less expensive than wood mulch, but is it a good idea to use pine needle mulch in your yard?

A grandfather, father, and son moving into a new home.
Real Estate

5 Home Ownership Expenses That Are Tax Deductible—and 5 That Aren’t

Find out how last year’s home purchase or refinance can (and can’t) help lower your tax burden.

What Is ADT
Reviews

ADT Slashed 50% Off Its Security Systems—See How to Save Up to $550

This one-of-a-kind deal runs out this week.

The Best Carpet Cleaner for Pets Option
Reviews

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Pets to Eliminate Odors and Stains, Tested

Pets are cute and cuddly, but their messes are far from it. Remove stains and eliminate odors from carpets with a lean, mean, carpet-cleaning machine.

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs—and Keep Them out of Your Garden for Good

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and prevention.

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DIY

20 Seriously Surprising Uses for Ziploc Bags

Zipper-close plastic baggies aren't just for leftovers and school snacks. Learn how handy they are for organizing, gardening, DIY, and even pest control.

The Best Presidents' Day Sales of 2024
Reviews

The Best Presidents’ Day Sales You Can Shop

Enjoy impressive discounts on tools, bedding, appliances, and more.

A person using a thermal imaging camera to check for heat loss around the window of a residential home.
Real Estate

The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

HVAC upgrades, insulation, and renewable energy can save you hundreds and even thousands through tax credits.