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Including a few that take just five minutes.

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Follow these safety tips for cooking, lighting candles, using a portable space heater, and more.

How to Budget for Maintenance and Repairs When Buying a Home

It pays off to expect the unexpected.

How to Clean a Fireplace

A clean fireplace is safer and produces less smoke.

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Hint: defrosting your freezer will help it run more efficiently.

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Hint: It's more than just the down payment.

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Tip 1: Make your peace with some dust.

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These Are the Hottest Paint Colors Right Now, According to Google

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How to Pick a Landscape Designer Who Can Give You the Yard of Your Dreams

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Moving This Year? Here's How to Keep Your New Home Safe

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