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Depending on their property’s flood zone, homeowners may be required by their mortgage lender to purchase flood coverage.

Closing a pool properly protects your investment from cold-weather damage, and will spare you a litany of maintenance headaches come next spring.

Experience the magic of old houses and discover solutions for bringing them up to today's contemporary living standards.

New flooring can refresh and change the whole feeling of a home, but it’s key to properly calculate how much material is necessary at the start.

New flooring can perk up a whole home and make it feel fresh and new—but buying at the wrong time can be costly in more than one way.

Comparing laminate vs. vinyl flooring cost and the differences between each material can help homeowners choose the flooring material that will work the best for their homes.

Comparing carpet vs. hardwood cost can help homeowners choose the best flooring option for their homes.

Homeowners planning a flooring replacement project may be considering both carpet and laminate. This guide can help homeowners discover which flooring material will work the best for their budget.

When comparing National Floors Direct vs. Empire Today, customers will find that the companies share several similarities—as well as several important differences.

The Home Depot and Empire Today are big names in the home improvement industry, but which one is the best place to buy flooring? Let’s look at Empire Today prices vs. Home Depot to decide.

Can't get your backpack open, or loosen the fastening on your leather jacket? Surprising solutions in your office, bath cabinet, and workbench will get your zipper to yield.

Individuals interested in learning how to become a plumber can follow these steps to get their career off the ground.

If you’re reluctant to host a holiday meal because you dread dealing with the messy aftermath, these superb solutions will ease your mind and make cleanup quick and easy.

Driven entrepreneurs who want to learn how to start a plumbing business can follow 11 steps to meet their goals.

Water could be seeping through a basement floor for a number of reasons, but no matter the cause, this is not a problem to ignore.

Basement water leaks can escalate into a much larger issue. Learn what might be causing this problem, and find out what to do about it.

Learn why it matters where your water comes from, and what to expect in system maintenance, cost, and reliability from well water vs. city water.

Woodpeckers are attractive birds to observe, but pecking can damage your home and even cause insect infestations. Learning how to deter woodpeckers can save your siding—and protect the birds from harm.

Generac recently recalled over 60,000 portable generators due to a fire and burn risk. Is yours on the list?

Is your furnace on the fritz, or you're on a tight budget? These tricks for how to stay warm without heat will keep the chill away—and money in your pocket.