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6 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer During Quarantine

6 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Safer During Quarantine

Here's how to make your home safer in the next 30 minutes.

5 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Dishwasher

5 Things You Can Do to Extend the Life of Your Dishwasher

Plus, three big dishwasher "don'ts."

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Is Back—and Fair Warning, It Will Make You Cry

Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Is Back—and Fair Warning, It Will Make You Cry

We chatted with the new design team about their favorite moments from the filming of the reboot.

I Found a Quick Fix for Scratched Wood Floors—and It's This $12 Marker From Amazon

I Found a Quick Fix for Scratched Wood Floors—and It's This $12 Marker From Amazon

It works on laminate flooring, too!

It's Time to Oil Your Cutting Boards and Wood Furniture—Here's How

It's Time to Oil Your Cutting Boards and Wood Furniture—Here's How

Plus, why it's important.

The Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast Is Here—and Brrr!

The Farmers' Almanac Winter Forecast Is Here—and Brrr!

Here's how to prepare for the chilly winter ahead.

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Think a Fixer-Upper Will Save You Money? A New Survey Suggests Otherwise

Think a Fixer-Upper Will Save You Money? A New Survey Suggests Otherwise

It’s a big question while looking to purchase a new home. Should you opt for one that’s move-in ready but not customized—or one that requires some work but could be perfect?

Buyer Beware: Sellers in Most States Don’t Have to Disclose If Their Home Is “Haunted”

Buyer Beware: Sellers in Most States Don’t Have to Disclose If Their Home Is “Haunted”

They have to tell you about a water damage problem, but if they believe there’s a friendly (or not-so-friendly) ghost in the attic, they can keep that quiet.

Hosting This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Get Your Home Ready, One Step at a Time

Hosting This Holiday Season? Here’s How to Get Your Home Ready, One Step at a Time

Is It Easier to Renovate or Just Move? A New Study Reveals All

Is It Easier to Renovate or Just Move? A New Study Reveals All

A Home Warranty Is Different From Homeowners Insurance—Here’s What It Covers

A Home Warranty Is Different From Homeowners Insurance—Here’s What It Covers

This Is the Secret to Filling Your Home with Natural Light

This Is the Secret to Filling Your Home with Natural Light

Is Buying a Fixer Upper the Key to Getting the Home of Your Dreams?

Buying a house can be the biggest purchase a person ever makes—but choosing the right type of house can make it a little easier on the wallet.

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Here’s What $5,000 Will Get You in a Home Remodel

Here’s What $5,000 Will Get You in a Home Remodel

Board and Batten Siding Is Popping Up Everywhere—Here’s Why You’ll Love It

Board and Batten Siding Is Popping Up Everywhere—Here’s Why You’ll Love It

How Much Value a Pool Could Add to Your House, According to a New Study

How Much Value a Pool Could Add to Your House, According to a New Study

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

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

Almost Half of People Pay More Than Asking Price for Their Homes—Follow These Tips to Avoid Being One of Them

Almost Half of People Pay More Than Asking Price for Their Homes—Follow These Tips to Avoid Being One of Them

5 Simple Ways to Keep Hardwood Floors Looking Good as New All Winter Long

5 Simple Ways to Keep Hardwood Floors Looking Good as New All Winter Long

Interior Sliding Barn Doors Work in Every Home—Here's Proof

Interior Sliding Barn Doors Work in Every Home—Here's Proof

The Important Things You Have to Consider Before Installing a Barn Door

The Important Things You Have to Consider Before Installing a Barn Door

7 Striking Paint Colors That Give Rooms Plenty of Personality

7 Striking Paint Colors That Give Rooms Plenty of Personality

What You Should Know Before Hiring Someone to Work on Your Gutters

What You Should Know Before Hiring Someone to Work on Your Gutters

4 Things Professional Exterminators Know About Dealing with Cockroaches

4 Things Professional Exterminators Know About Dealing with Cockroaches

How to Keep Pipes from Freezing (And What to Do if They Already Have)

How to Keep Pipes from Freezing (And What to Do if They Already Have)

The Weird Reason You Should Always Keep a Nail File in Your Car

The Weird Reason You Should Always Keep a Nail File in Your Car

This Miracle $9 Hammer Replaces an Entire Toolbox

This Miracle $9 Hammer Replaces an Entire Toolbox

7 Projects That Will Help Sell Your Home Faster

7 Projects That Will Help Sell Your Home Faster

How to Remove Icicles Safely (and Easily!)

How to Remove Icicles Safely (and Easily!)

How to Unclog a Sink

How to Unclog a Sink

How to Clean Gutters

How to Clean Gutters

How to Fix a Running Toilet

How to Fix a Running Toilet

5 Things to Know About Kid-Proofing Your Furniture

5 Things to Know About Kid-Proofing Your Furniture

8 Big Mistakes You’re Making With Your Air Conditioner

8 Big Mistakes You’re Making With Your Air Conditioner

How to Get Rid of Mice

How to Get Rid of Mice

IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers

IKEA Recalls 29 Million Dressers

How to Clean and Maintain Your Air Conditioner So It Runs Like New This Summer

How to Clean and Maintain Your Air Conditioner So It Runs Like New This Summer

20 Clever, Easy Tricks to Shave Years Off Your Home

20 Clever, Easy Tricks to Shave Years Off Your Home