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There’s no place like home—especially when it’s in tip-top shape. We’ve rounded up the best cleaning and organizing tricks, affordable decor ideas, DIY hacks, and more. Warning: Once you’ve got everything just the way you want it, you may never want to leave!

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32 Home Upgrades That Are a Huge Waste of Money

Home upgrades come in different shapes and sizes. Converting an extra bedroom into a home office may be just as...


The Best Home Security Systems, According to Experts

Want to feel safer no matter where you live? Top security experts share their picks for the best home security...


How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink So It Sparkles

Find out how to clean and polish a stainless steel sink with a few household items


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31 Secrets Your Plumber Won’t Tell You

If you've ever had problems with your pipes you'll want to read these plumbing tips. Plumbers give us the scoop...


40 Home Repairs Anyone Can Do

You can quickly master these yourself, even if you’re not very handy. They're all smallish jobs that can fend off...


12 Sneaky Ways Your Home Is Draining Your Bank Account

Since your walls can't talk, we got home pros to suggest the hidden ways your house could be costing you...


13 Sneaky Signs Your House Is Being Watched

Gone are the days of burglars randomly bursting in with ski masks. Today's criminals will watch and wait until just...


10 Things Most People Forget to Check When Viewing a Home for Sale

You're on the hunt for your next home. You know what you're looking for—a large kitchen, a modern bathroom and...

Bottom Freezer vs. Top Freezer: Which One’s Better?

Should a bottom freezer be your top choice? It depends. These expert tips will help you figure out which refrigerator...


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The Best Smart Alarm Clocks to Help You Rise and Shine

Waking up is hard to do, but these smart alarm clocks make it so much easier


15 Packing Tips for Moving You’ll Wish You Knew Before

If the thought of packing for a move is already stressing you out, you've come to the right place. Here,...


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How to Clean Hardwood Floors So They Look Good as New

These expert-endorsed tips for how to clean hardwood floors will extend the life of floors and keep them looking gorgeous...


The 8 Least Reliable (and the 8 Most Reliable) Home Appliance Brands

When you're spending a bundle on a new appliance, you want to make sure it's worth it. Here's what you...


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6 Places You Should (and Shouldn’t) Store Your Roomba

While these robotic vacuums require very little help from humans, you should keep them in certain spots for the best...


How a Power Outage Puts Your Home Security at Risk

When you lose power, you can also lose the protection of your home security system. Here's how to keep your...


20 Problem-Solving Uses for Club Soda

Think club soda is just a beverage or a stain remover? Think again!


Why Is My Lawn Mower Smoking?

Leaking oil from the exhaust is the usual cause of blue, white, or black smoke from a lawn mower. Learn...

11 Products Worth Spending Your Hard-Earned Cash On

These products will practically pay for themselves in convenience, safety, and effectiveness. Every homeowner should have them on hand!


14 Things Smart Homeowners Do Before Going on Vacation

From burglars to water damage, ensure you return to a safe and secure property by taking care of these few...


5 Types of Mail You Can Safely Throw Away (and 4 You Can’t)

No one likes for their home to be taken over by piles of paperwork. But when you're staring at a...


Are To-Go Containers Microwavable?

While you may want to microwave food in to-go containers to save yourself from washing a dish, the extra effort...


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The 12 Most Sought-After Items on Every Burglar’s Hit List

Burglars can't wait to get their hands on these items.


13 Hidden Fire Hazards in Your Home Right Now, According to Firefighters

Do you know how to identify hidden fire hazards? Stay safe in your home with these vital tips from real...

11 Pest-Control Plants You Need in Your Yard

Not everyone is comfortable spraying or sprinkling pest repellents in their yard. If you're in this camp, try these plants...


How to Get Rid of Chiggers

You may never see a chigger, but you'll be scratching for days after you get bit. Here's how to get...


How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs

Stink bugs are shriek-worthy foes—whether they fall off the ceiling and drop on your head or leave their pungent odor...


What’s the Difference Between Burglary and Robbery?

It's important to know the difference between these two crimes to help protect yourself.


The 10 Most Inspiring Home Organization Makeovers

Home organizers and interior designers share their best tips for tackling some common and overwhelming organizing challenges.


This Is How to Spot Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room

Bed bugs won’t just ruin your stay—that bad luck could follow you home, because bed bugs can latch onto your...