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    Can You Replant a Christmas Tree?

    Replanting a living Christmas tree is possible if you buy the right kind and have a good spot for it...


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    7 IKEA Desk Hacks for Your Workspace

    Make your workspace more stylish and functional with these innovative ideas!


    How to Protect Your Carved Pumpkins from Pests

    Wildlife expert Meg Pearson shares her tips to keep critters away from your fresh jack-o-lanterns.


    How Much Are Real Christmas Trees?

    Feel like getting a real, live Christmas tree this holiday season? You're not alone. Here's what to expect.


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    How Much Does Christmas Light Installation Cost?

    Want to hire someone to decorate the outside of your home this Christmas season? Learn what to expect, who to...


    How Long Do Christmas Trees Last?

    If you follow these tips, your Christmas tree will thrive throughout the holiday season and last as long as possible.


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    Are Hackers Targeting Your Wi-Fi Router? Here’s How To Stop Them

    Yes, your router can be hacked. Here's how to tell, and how to keep your home network and devices safe...


    The Best Washer and Dryer Pedestals for Your Laundry Room

    Pedestals for your washer and dryer, also called risers, can raise the utility of your laundry room by adding space...

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    How to Check for Bed Bugs in a Hotel

    Follow these tips to ensure you don't bring unwanted guests home.


    This New App Keeps Home Pros on Speed Dial

    The company calls it "the future of home services."


    What Is a Renocation?

    Is a renocation all it's cracked up to be? We look at the recently coined term, and why you might...


    8 Types of Door Locks To Keep Your Home Safe

    If you don't want intruders in your house, you need to lock the doors. We asked a security expert for...


    8 Tips for Dealing with a Flat Tire Quickly

    Got a flat tire? You'll survive. These tips will help.


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    How to Mix Patterns When Decorating

    These tips will help you design a space that's wholly your own.



    How To Tell If an Apple AirTag Is Tracking You and What To Do About It

    Although rare, Apple's AirTag devices have been used to track the movements of unsuspecting victims. Here's how to spot this.


    Why Quiet Luxury Is One of the Top Home Design Trends

    How to spot and recreate the latest trend in interior design.

    The Best Cities to Live In for Families

    These cities are packed with parks! Did your city make the list?


    4 Tips for Buying a Used Car

    Before buying a used car, follow this 4-step inspection program to determine the vehicle's reliability, condition and value. It'll...


    8 Ways To Hang Holiday Decor on Stucco Siding

    As Christmas approaches, it's time to put up the lights and decorations. Here are some tips for doing it right...


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    What’s the Best Paint to Use for Pumpkins This Halloween?

    We asked museum directors what paint they use at their annual pumpkin painting workshops. Take their advice and create your...


    What Is Creosote and Why Is It Dangerous?

    Concerned about creosote? Learn what it is, where you might find it in and around your home and how to...


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    Why This Is the Week to Review Your Fire Safety Plans

    It's Fire Prevention Week 2023. As they say, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

    Avoid Spooky Plumbing Mishaps with Pumpkin Guts This Halloween

    Halloween's here, and that means gobs of guts (pumpkin guts, that is). Here's how to avoid a frightful Halloween plumbing...


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    Do Bats Carry Rabies?

    You're more likely to contract leprosy than get rabies from a bat. But it's important to know when to worry...


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    The Yummly Smart Thermometer Elevated My Confidence with Cooking Meat

    Take the guesswork out of cooking and get the results you want with the Yummly smart thermometer.


    Shark Stick Vacuum: Our Editor’s Top Pick for October Prime Day Two

    Prime Day is the best time to snag our favorite Shark stick vacuum for $60 off. Pick up pet hair...


    Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam

    Plus, five alternatives to use instead!


    The UN Wants Construction to Decarbonize. Here’s How.

    The UN has a plan to reduce carbon emissions and reach net zero by 2030. Here's what it involves.