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    I Tried Slobproof Touch-Up Paint Pens From Amazon to Fix Chips in My Walls

    Make your space look new again with the help of a refillable touch-up paint pen, like this option from Slobproof.

    Try This Hack for Building an Inexpensive Glass Panel Door

    Make a glass panel door yourself without breaking the bank.


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    How To Clean Fireplace Brick

    Keep your brick fireplace functioning well and looking good inside and out with these tips for how to clean fireplace...


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    How to Decorate a Fireplace Mantel for Thanksgiving

    Make your home extra cozy this Thanksgiving. Here are our top tips for beautiful mantel decor.


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    How To Use Expanding Foam at Your Cabin

    Thinking about using expanding foam for pest control at your cabin? Learn all about spray foam and whether it's the...

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    8 Pet Safe Floor Cleaners and DIY Solutions

    Calling all fur parents: Keep them safe from harmful chemicals with these pet safe floor cleaners.


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    10 Ways To Use Wallpaper in Your Bathroom

    Ready to add color, pattern and jaw-dropping style to your bathroom? All you need is a roll or two of...

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    Home Window Tinting: What To Know Before You Buy

    If you live in a climate where the air conditioner runs almost all the time, energy-saving home window tinting can...


    How to Clean Window Screens

    Screen Cleaning Made Easy

     


    Family Handyman Reader Projects: Indoor Spaces

    Family Handyman readers were busy during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in 2020, diving into their to-do lists. Here we take...


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    10 Best Area Rugs for 2022

    It's the element that really ties a room together — take the floor with these 10 amazing area rugs.

    Stop Believing These Summer Maintenance Myths

    Believing these myths might actually be costing you money!


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    How to Estimate Insulation Needs and Achieve R-Value Requirements

    Achieve comfort and efficiency year-round with the right amount of insulation.


    11 Design Rules You Should Never Break

    If you're looking to transform the look of a room or your entire home, it can be difficult to get...


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    8 Best Carpet Cleaners and Pet Stain Removers of 2022

    Pets are messy, but your floors don’t have to be! The best carpet cleaner for pet stains keeps your home...


    45 Kitchen Mistakes You Need to Stop Making

    Your kitchen will never function better if you avoid these common mistakes.

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    8 Best Smart Blinds

    Choosing the right smart blinds can be confusing. We break down the options and offer the best choices for every...


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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....


    12 Silent Signs Your House Has Foundation Problems

    Cracks, gaps and more can be serious signs of foundation issues with your home.


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    What to Know About Frost Lines

    Frost lines are critical to construction in cold climates, but they’re important in mild regions, too. Learn what frost lines...


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    Best Hardwood Floor Cleaners

    Find the right hardwood floor cleaner to keep your wood floors looking their best.


    Swiffer Hacks That Will Completely Change the Way You Clean

    You can bust dust on a budget with our Swiffer hacks.


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    What To Know About Carpet Cleaning

    You owe your carpet some TLC. Keep it looking good and smelling fresh with these smart carpet cleaning strategies and...


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    Carpet Cleaning: Pro Service vs. Renting Equipment?

    When it's time to clean your carpet, should you hire a pro or rent DIY carpet cleaning equipment? Here are...


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    How to Dry Your Wet Carpet

    Get your wet carpet dry and fluffy again with these tips and tricks, whether you're facing mildly damp or fully...

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    How to Clean Carpets Without a Machine

    Want to clean your carpet but hate those bulky machines? Follow these DIY cleaning tips and methods to learn how...


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    8 Signs You Need Professional Carpet Cleaning

    If you're seeing these signs of a dirty carpet, it's time for a professional carpet cleaning to remove grime and...


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    Should You Pay to Have Your Gutters Cleaned?

    Functioning gutters are essential to a healthy home. So who should clean yours? Here are the pros and cons of...


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    Terrazzo: The Home Décor Trend You Should Know About

    Long-popular in mid-century modern homes, terrazzo has gone mainstream. Find out why this ancient flooring material stands the test of...


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    How to Use and When to Replace Roof Tarps

    Roof tarps are only temporary solutions, so make sure you install them properly and don't leave them on past their...