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8 tool maintenance tips you need to follow

8 tool maintenance tips you need to follow

Just a few simple steps can help keep your tools in great working condition.
13 things you should never flush down your toilet

13 things you should never flush down your toilet

Trust us, you'll be saving yourself from unnecessary stress and excess expenditure if you avoid flushing these items.
10 car repairs you’ve probably wasted money on

10 car repairs you’ve probably wasted money on

Here are a few examples of car repairs and maintenance on which you might be wasting money.
8 Internal Home Upgrades Before You Decide To Sell

Here’s how often you need to replace everything in your home

Better prepare yourself and your home for replacing things.

12 things a new homeowner often doesn’t know

As a new homeowner, you trade the challenges of acquiring a home for those of home ownership. Fortunately, these tips make handling home-ownership challenges less stressful.

14 problems with your toilet you’ll regret ignoring

If you spot these troubles with your toilet, don't wait around for them to go away.
13 items that are a fire hazard if you don’t clean them enough

13 items that are a fire hazard if you don’t clean them enough

Continually putting off cleaning these items around your house can actually be very dangerous.
11 ways you’re shortening the life of your air conditioner

11 ways you’re shortening the life of your air conditioner

As temperatures rise, you're going to want to read up on these tips to keep your air conditioning cool without blowing a gasket (literally!).
Home maintenance myths you’ll wish you knew sooner

Home maintenance myths you’ll wish you knew sooner

We busted 11 home maintenance myths you'll wish you would have known about sooner.
Hazards you never thought of until now

10 hazards you haven’t thought of at home

Yikes! We bet you probably never thought much about these common, everyday hazards creeping up in your life.
9 things all smart homeowners should do once a week

9 things all smart homeowners should do once a week

These weekly tune-ups will keep your home clean and maintained.
21 ways you’re shortening the life of your dishwasher

21 ways you’re shortening the life of your dishwasher

Bear in mind these ways to keep this appliance running or else risk washing your dishes by hand.
Household items you had no idea were reusable

Household items you had no idea were reusable

Save money and reduce your carbon footprint!
40+ things most homeowners aren’t doing but need to

40+ things most homeowners aren’t doing but need to

You probably haven’t done these cleaning and home maintenance tasks lately (if ever!), but it’s imperative that you do. The good news is they’re easy, and we’ll show you how.
10 money lies your plumber might be telling you

10 money lies your plumber might be telling you

You might not have a clue why your pipes are leaking, but here’s how you can tell if a plumber is spouting you a line – and how to avoid getting ripped off.
18 home repairs anyone can do

18 home repairs anyone can do

You can quickly master these yourself, even if you’re not very handy. They’re all smallish jobs that can fend off big problems later.
11 house sounds you should never ignore

11 house sounds you should never ignore

Your home is trying to tell you something with all those rattles, creaks, clanks and squeaks. Know what to listen for – and when to call for help.
10 silent signs your house has a major electrical problem

10 silent signs your house has a major electrical problem

Here are 10 silent clues that your home may have a serious electrical problem.
12 ways you’re shortening the life of your home appliances

12 ways you’re shortening the life of your home appliances

Are your appliances and devices on the fritz frequently, or do they need to be replaced sooner than expected? Spoiler alert: It’s probably your fault.
12 common bedroom items that are secretly toxic

12 common bedroom items that are secretly toxic

If you’re not careful, the room that should foster sweet dreams could become a waking nightmare. Don’t miss these surprising dangers that may be lurking in your bedroom – and wreaking havoc on ...
Spots to never, ever skip when spring cleaning

Spots to never, ever skip when spring cleaning

I’m a burglar – here’s how to outsmart me

I’m a burglar – here’s how to outsmart me

From burglars’ mouths to your ears: Here are the vulnerabilities they look for when they’re deciding whether to rob you blind.
22 signs your house is vulnerable to being robbed

22 signs your house is vulnerable to being robbed

Here’s how to make sure your home doesn't become the latest crime statistic.
13 garage mistakes that could put you in danger

13 garage mistakes that could put you in danger

Try these tips to make your garage safer for you and your family.
20 hidden things in your home that may be a fire hazard

20 hidden things in your home that may be a fire hazard

Keep your family and property safe by being mindful of these hidden fire dangers in your home.
17 of the most brilliant ways to fix things with baking soda

17 of the most brilliant ways to fix things with baking soda

These baking soda uses are about to make your life much easier.
13 things a handyman won’t tell you (but every homeowner should know)

13 things a handyman won’t tell you (but every homeowner should know)

How to find the most trustworthy handyman for the job, the household things you can fix yourself, and your handyman’s biggest pet peeve.
33 home repairs you need to make before someone gets hurt

33 home repairs you need to make before someone gets hurt

How many of these home repairs have you put off to next week… and the next week… and the next week? Find out why that’s downright dangerous.
17 things you need to throw out ASAP

17 things you need to throw out ASAP

Remove the dangers from your household with this handy guide.
14 exterminator nightmares that will make you cringe

14 exterminator nightmares that will make you cringe

You won’t believe what these experts have run into on their house calls.
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