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Make Your Own Giant Christmas Light Decorations with This TikTok Hack
Light up the holidays with this fun and creative DIY project!
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10 Unusual Uses for Baby Oil
The common household item isn't just for babies!
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Here’s How Often You Should Clean Every Part of Your House Exterior
From gutters to chimneys!
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6 Things that Attract Mice
Surprisingly, cheese is not on the list!
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Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Put Up Honey Bee Hives
Honey bees are a worthy hobby for some. But if conservation is your goal, you're buzzing around the wrong hive.
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Straighten Wire in Seconds with This Genius Instagram Hack
Designers, decorators and DIYers, take note!
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Do You Still Need to Spray for Bugs in Winter?
No one likes unwanted house guests. Here's how to keep bugs from moving inside for the winter.
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You Should Be Using a Bidet Instead of Toilet Paper
Incredibly sanitary and cost-effective, bidets are an excellent choice for many people.
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How to Make the Most of a Galley Kitchen
Small spaces require creative design and storage solutions.
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7 IKEA Desk Hacks for Your Workspace
Make your workspace more stylish and functional with these innovative ideas!
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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.
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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.
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This New App Keeps Home Pros on Speed Dial
The company calls it "the future of home services."
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How to Mix Patterns When Decorating
These tips will help you design a space that's wholly your own.
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Move Over Giant Skeleton, Lewis Is This Year’s Hottest Halloween Decoration
Just don't call him a jack-o-lantern.
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Why Quiet Luxury Is One of the Top Home Design Trends
How to spot and recreate the latest trend in interior design.
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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.
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Why You Should Never Use Floral Foam
Plus, five alternatives to use instead!
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If You See a Yellow Mushroom in Your Houseplant, This Is What It Means
Don't panic just yet!
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This Beloved Brand Launches a New Line of Colorful Flowers
We spoke to company executives in an exclusive interview to get all the details on the colorful initiative.
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The Hottest Housing Trend? Pet-Friendly Homes
Here's exactly how to find the perfect house for you and your furry friend.
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Rust-Oleum Recalls 84,000 Cans of Spray Paint
If you purchased one of the affected cans, you're eligible for a refund. Here's how to get it.
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Make Your Own Clear Labels in Minutes Using This Cheap Hack
All you need are a printer, tape, scissors and a bowl of water!
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What To Know About Using a Fog Machine for Halloween
Planning an event that would benefit from an eerie, mysterious haze? Buy or rent a fog machine!
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This Zip Tie Hack Will Make Trimming Ornamental Grasses a Breeze
Gather, cut and dispose of excess grass in seconds!
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Time to Remove Leaves? Ditch Your Rake for a Cardboard Box
This hack is quick, cheap and effective, but could lead to some painful consequences.
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Light Up the Night with These Spooky DIY Pumpkin Solar Lights
The festive decorations are cheap, cute, easy to make and perfect for illuminating pathways for trick-or-treaters.
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BMW Stops Selling Gasoline Motorcycles (Temporarily)
The company's voluntary stop sale notice has shocked bikers around the world.