Home Improvement
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How to Snowplow-Proof Your Mailbox

Nothing is quite so disheartening in the dead of winter as a mailbox knee capped by a snowplow or decapitated by the heavy wet stuff the plow throws…
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5 Strategies for Pricing a Home to Sell
Is a $499 iPad a bargain compared to one that costs $500? Not exactly. But retailers have long priced products just below a round number because, psychologically, $499…
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Perfect Paint Color Dos & Don’ts

Do: Go au natural.
Your son says he wants his room painted his favorite color: green. Tell that to the paint store assistant and he’ll give you a… -
Prepare Your Home for Fall and Winter

With summer a fading memory, now’s the time to ready your home for fall and winter’s cooler temps and unpredictable weather conditions.
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10 Bright Ideas for Saving on Lighting

Be brighter! Energy-efficient bulbs have revolutionized lighting, but there are other simple ways to reduce both your lighting use and costs.
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How to Design a Tornado-Safe Room
Safe rooms cost $2,500-$5,000 to build — a small price to pay to stay safe. Check out these points before hiring a builder or rolling up your sleeves.




