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How To Clean a Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Here’s the plan — don’t neglect the fan.

Best Buy Labor Day Deals You Won’t Want to Miss: From Samsung to LG

The Best Buy Labor Day Sale marks where summer ends and savings begin. Discover amazing deals on select appliances for...


6 Best Car Vacuums For Cleaning Inside Your Vehicle

Our short list of the best car vacuum cleaners will keep your ride cleaner than ever.


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10 Things You Shouldn’t Be Storing on Your Kitchen Countertop

If you're like most people, you probably use your kitchen counter as a catch-all for various odds and ends, food-related...


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....

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Last Chance to Save Big on Amazon Prime Day Deals

The Amazon Prime Early Access Sale is here! We found the deepest discounts on Dremel, Greenworks and Coleman. You have...


6 Best Smart Coffee Makers

A smart coffee maker streamlines your morning routine, allowing you to start brewing a fresh cup from your device without...

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10 Women Inventors Who Changed Home Life Forever

From the circular saw to Scotchgard, inventions by women revolutionized our homes. In honor of Women's History Month, we spotlight...


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Best Smart Refrigerators for 2022

If you're ready to purchase a smart refrigerator, here are some points to consider, along with a look at the...


13 Ways You’re Shortening the Life of Your Vacuum Cleaner

Don't suck the life out of your vacuum cleaner. Follow this advice to help it last longer and run better.

11 Cool Things Alexa Can Do

If you use Alexa as a virtual assistant, you likely already know she can play your favorite song or can...


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5 Best Vacuums for Laminate Floors

Cleaning a hard surface like laminate is far different than extracting dirt from carpet fibers. These five vacuum cleaners can...


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This Vacuuming Mistake Is Preventing Your Home From Getting Clean

With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum.


What to Know About Robot Vacuums

Take a look at what to consider before buying a robot vacuum.


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Homeowner’s Guide to Smart Refrigerators

Curious about what a smart fridge is capable of, whether they're worth the extra cash, and what sort of features...

What Is HomeKit? All About the Apple Home Automation System

If you're a raving fan of Apple or just happen to own one of their devices, HomeKit may be the...


How to Choose the Best Wifi Thermostat

Is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat right for you?


These Vacuum Cleaners Are Super Dependable- and One of Them Is On Sale

We went straight to the source—the Consumer Reports Vacuum Lab—to round up your definitive list on the most dependable vacuums....


13 Things You Should Never, Ever Vacuum

Getting out the vacuum may seem like a quick solution for any spill, but some things just aren’t meant to...


This Is How Often You Should REALLY Be Vacuuming

If you wonder if your lack of love for your vacuum cleaner is damaging your flooring, or jeopardizing your health,...


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How to Clean Your Vacuum

You use your vacuum to clean up messes around the house, but there comes a time when your vacuum itself...


Vacuum Cleaner Repair: Clean Out Clogs

Three simple ways to unclog your vacuum.


How to Replace a Vacuum Cleaner Belt

Complete this simple task in 30 minutes


How to Find a Vacuum Leak

Find a vacuum leak with this easy technique

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Robot Vacuum: Does It Really Work?

Considering a robot vacuum? Read this first.


Save Money with a High-Tech Thermostat

Use a two-stage thermostat with a two-stage furnace to save on your heating bill


Tips for Replacing Vacuum Filters

Bagless vacuums need frequent filter changes