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Natural Pest Control: Benefits of Bat Houses

Take care of pesky summertime bugs the natural way.

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How to Build a Dog Door

Allowing your pups to come and go as they please can make your life easier. But what should you do if your door doesn't have one of these little time-savers already?

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How to Install an Ethernet Network in Your Home

Building a new home? Install a network during construction and avoid unsightly jumbles of cable.

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Remodeling: Trends in Kitchen Floors

The kitchen is often regarded as the most used space in a home. Whether it’s small and tiny or massive and spacious, a kitchen area should be complimented by adequate flooring. In larger homes, the...

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Prep Your Plumbing for a Natural Disaster

  The Atlantic Hurricane Season for 2013 started on June 1st and won't end until November 30. The preventive measures you take now can minimize danger in the event of a hurricane, flood, or other...

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Natural Pest Control: A Guide to Integrated Pest Management

All gardens encounter bugs, and some cause enough damage to warrant control measures. Pesticides, however, come with their own risks. Integrated Pest Management is an eco-friendly approach to...

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Backyard Gardening: Small Bushes with Edible Fruit

Many bushes and small trees offer a variety of edible fruits, leaves, and seeds as they add curb appeal to your yard.

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Create the Illusion of Above-Ground Space

Make your basement feel like it's above grade with these helpful tips.

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Vacation Checklist

Going on vacation can be a worrying time from a security point of view but there’s no reason to waste your trip stressing about your property.

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Spruce Up your Backyard for Summer

Mid-spring weather may be making you want to go outdoors to enjoy an evening cuddled up on patio furniture.

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4 Kid-Friendly Woodworking Projects

Coming up with kid-friendly activities that teach your children a skill while keeping them entertained is a great way to spend time together.

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Low-Tech Home Security

Follow these simple, low-tech tips to keep your home safe from burglars this summer.

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Build Your Own Version of 2013's "Small Home of the Year"

Nir Pearlson wins Fine Homebuilding's Small Home of the Year with this open and airy cottage. You can build your own version of this award-winning small home. 

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Avoid Contractor Scams After Storms

Storms can leave your home severely damaged. Here's a checklist to ensure that you don't get ripped off while you're in the rebuilding process.

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Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Sweat equity is essential to increasing home value, but what can you do to avoid costly mistakes?

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9 Home Cooling Tips

The summer heat waves are upon us, so we've come up with some simple and easy ways to stay cool.

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Storm Readiness and Repair: Preparing for the Next Flood

Our simple guide to flood preparation tells you about flood insurance, emergency kits, ways to protect your family and property before a flood, and tips on evacuation.

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Home Cooling 101

This summer, remember these basics of home cooling and beat the heat without breaking the bank.

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6 Inexpensive DIY Firepits for Fall

Anchoring your backyard or patio with a fire pit provides warmth and a welcoming glow for outdoor entertaining or just relaxing.

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Guide to Understanding Home Cooling Efficiency

Knowledge and regular maintenance can enhance the function and increase the lifespan of your home cooling system, and it can also save you money.

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Guide to DIY Tools

DIY projects seem to be gaining in popularity, with more and more people taking a do-it-yourself approach to home improvement, remodelling, and decorating; hiring contractors can be expensive and money...

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8 Must-Have Tools

Assembling a basic toolbox is the first step in any DIY project.

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House Hunting: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato, influential designer and author of “The Just Right Home,” weighs in on how to make this difficult decision and find the perfect place for you.

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Helpful Electrical Tools for DIYers

Electricity has been an intrinsic part of all our lives for a long time. Its current flows around us at all times, powering our homes, our places of work and the majority of devices we use every day....

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Residential Water Usage Guidelines

No household can function without a good, steady source of clean water. Many households needlessly waste significant amounts of water, leading to not only an impact on the environment but on our...

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Homeowner's Guide: Carpet vs. Wood Floors

Sometimes choosing between laying wood flooring or carpet is a practical choice, while at other times it is a question of aesthetics. You must evaluate the pros and cons of both wood and carpet – we’ve...

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Small Space Solutions: Storage Tips

Small living spaces offer real benefits: small homes reduce your cost of living in terms of rent or mortgage and are easier to clean and maintain. However, smaller living spaces come with a set of...

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Siding Choice Crucial for Contractors Rebuilding Jersey Shore Post-Sandy

Rebuilding after Superstorm Sandy involves updated flood hazard regulations and products specifically designed to withstand severe weather.

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Top 10 Ways to Stay Warmer This Winter

Upgrade your home’s insulation and air-seal gaps and cracks sooner rather than later. This is one home improvement that will pay for itself relatively quickly and then continue to generate savings for...

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5 Surprising (and Surprisingly Easy) DIY Security Ideas

Home security comes in many different shapes and forms. Many homeowners opt for traditional security companies that offer comprehensive home protection, backed by professional alarm monitoring....

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