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    House and Components

    A house is much more than just a collection of rooms. Here’s everything that goes into making your house a home.

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    What You Need to Know About Installing a Furnace in Your Attic

    If you're looking to increase livable space in your home, consider moving the furnace into the attic. This installation is more common than you think.
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    Two Questions to Ask Your HVAC Contractor If You Want Cleaner Indoor Air

    Using the furnace filter to clean your home's air stresses your furnace. Ask your HVAC...
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    DIY Furnace Maintenance Will Save A Repair Bill

    Save money and increase your heating system's efficiency and comfort by following these simple steps...

    Homeowners’ Guide to Outdoor Christmas Lights

    This year, elevate your house to "oooh and ahhh" status with the best outdoor Christmas...
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    How to Fix and Replace Christmas Lights

    Squeeze another season out of your strings of lights!
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    DIY Water Heater Testing and Repair

    A one-hour DIY repair that will save you the cost of calling the plumber
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    8 Best Light Therapy Lamps

    Elevate your mood. Light therapy lamps help fight seasonal depression so you can thrive throughout...
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    Should I Get a Wall-Mounted Heater for My Patio?

    Learn how wall-mounted heaters can bring your patio year-round warmth without taking up precious floor...

    How to Use Cheap Electrical Testers

    Three testers make electrical work safer and easier — and for less than $20, you...
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    Can I Put Essential Oils in My Humidifier?

    Colder temperatures mean it's time to dust off and plug in your humidifier. If you're...
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    10 Ways to Keep the Cold Out This Winter

    The weather outside is frightful, but it doesn't need to feel that way indoors. These...
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    Family Handyman’s Vintage Projects and Tips From the ’60s

    Family Handyman has always taken great pride in teaching readers to DIY through the use...
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    26 Things That Changed DIY Forever

    Innovations that improved home improvement.
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    Deals We Love: Air Movers

    These two air-movement tools from Hart provide durability and portability for DIYers with busy lives.
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    Space Heater Safety Tips

    Space heaters can boost home warmth, but they can cause fires if you aren't careful....
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    The Best Space Heater for Every Room

    We reviewed top research on space heaters as well as ratings and reviews. Use this...

    How to Make Safe Wire Connections

    With the right wire nut connectors and terminals, it's fairly easy to make safe, strong...
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    How to Glue and Join PVC Plastic Pipe

    The secrets to fast, leak-proof connections
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    The Best Temperatures to Set Everything in Your Home

    Do touch that dial! Finding the best temperatures to set everything in your home can...
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    What to Know About Space Heaters

    Interested in a space heater for your home, but find the options overwhelming? Here are...
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    Can An Air Purifier Kill Germs in the Air?

    We clear the air on this important topic.

    Installing a Single-Pole Smart Light Switch

    Make your regular light switch smart in five easy steps!
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    Deals We Love: Smart Home Devices

    Controlling entry into your home and lighting from anywhere provides convenience and peace of mind.