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eco friendly moving
Real Estate

7 Ways to Be Less Wasteful While Moving

Moving can generate a lot of waste, not to mention expenses. Cut down on both by simply reusing materials you already have around the house.

How Much to Tip Movers
Real Estate

How Much Do You Tip Movers?

Enlisting the help of a moving company for your upcoming relocation? Find how much to tip the movers for hauling your prized possessions to your new house or apartment.

types of screws
DIY

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

Learn about the fasteners that are responsible for holding just about everything in our homes together. Here's how to identify them by head type, and how to know which one is best for your project.

How to Clean Shop Vac Filter
Interior

How to Clean a Shop Vac Filter After Dirty Work

If your shop vac’s suction seems to be dwindling, you probably have a clogged filter. Get a few more jobs out of your old filter with this cleaning method.

Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Windows: Which Are Best for Your Home?
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Windows

Compare price, durability, energy efficiency, and other key considerations to choose the best windows for your home.

Vinyl vs Aluminum Windows - Choosing the Right Frame for Your Replacement Windows
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Vinyl vs. Aluminum Windows

Both have their strengths and weaknesses, so run through these considerations when deciding which replacements—vinyl vs aluminum windows—are right for your home.

Replacement Windows 101
Exterior

Replacement Windows 101

If you are thinking about new windows, here's everything you need to know from glazing options to installation requirements.

tiling tools
DIY

8 Tiling Tools Every DIYer Should Know

Whether it's made from ceramic, porcelain, or stone, tile is an elegant upgrade to any room. These are the implements you need to successfully complete any tiling job. 

how to attract cardinals
Lawn & Garden

10 Surefire Ways to Attract Cardinals to Your Backyard

Learn how to attract cardinals to your outdoor spaces with these tips guaranteed to please the iconic red birds.

hydroseeding
Lawn & Garden

Hydroseeding: Is it Right for Your Lawn?

Hydroseeding is a cost-effective way to distribute grass seed on your property, and can help control erosion on slopes. Learn why it isn't right for every yard, however—and why you have to very careful when selecting a professional hydroseeding company.

how to dispose of an american flag
DIY

How to Properly Dispose of an American Flag

Learn acceptable methods for disposing of a worn, tattered, or faded American flag.

how to start a fire in a fireplace
Interior

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

Build a crackling fireplace fire that produces satisfying, comfort-giving heat while requiring very little in the way of poking and prodding.

Estwing Hammer
DIY

For Us, This Estwing Hammer Is a Solid Hit. Find Out Why We Like It and if It’s the Hammer for You.

Estwing is one of the biggest names in the nail-driving industry. But is the Estwing hammer all it’s cracked up to be, or is it just hype?

led grow light on houseplant
Lawn & Garden

12 Handy Hacks for Lazy Houseplant Parents

No green thumb? No problem! These tools can help your plants grow and thrive with minimal effort on your part.

Ways to Use Dehumidifier Water
DIY

6 Ways to Use Dehumidifier Water Around the House

Put the gallons of water your dehumidifier collects to good use—and save money on your water bill—by adopting these sustainable habits.

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
Interior

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

Learn what’s causing smoke to billow from your fireplace, and how to curtail it.

14 Old-Fashioned Flowers That Still Look Great in Today’s Home Gardens
Lawn & Garden

14 Old-Fashioned Flowers That Still Look Great in Today’s Home Gardens

Yesteryear’s flowers lend a nostalgic touch to today’s gardens through fragrance, showy blooms, and memories of happy times spent in Grandma’s garden—and in your present-day landscape.

types of granite
Interior

12 Types of Granite to Consider for Your Countertops

Granite is a stylish and durable choice for countertops, but which type is right for your kitchen?

The Best Home Elevator Options
Reviews

The Best Home Elevators

Stairs can prevent people with mobility issues from enjoying their home. This in-depth look at residential elevators offers a variety of effective and attractive solutions.

high demand careers
DIY

Looking for a Career Change? These 8 Home Improvement Trades Are Desperate for New Blood

Demand for workers in the construction and remodeling industries is high. Those looking for a new career have a variety of promising opportunities from which to choose.