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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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Clear Signs Your House Has a Bat Infestation

Bats are nature's exterminators. But as great as they are for the ecosystem, they pose a health hazard if they...


11 Pests That Could Be Hiding in Your Attic

These critters didn't sign a lease and could be living rent-free and wreaking havoc in your attic. Here's how to...


13 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Pests Right Now

The best way to control pests in your house? Don't make it enticing for them to live there. Use this...


11 Things Mice Don’t Want You to Know

As cold weather approaches, so do mice. Find out these secrets about the rodents to keep your home from getting...


12 Hidden Signs Your House Could Have Toxic Mold

When mold takes up residence in your house, your eyes, lungs, and skin will pay the rent. Here's what your...


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How to Spot Bed Bugs in Your Airplane Seat

You might have more than concerns about your luggage making it to your destination on time to worry about on...


17 Warning Signs a House Could Be a Money Pit

That house with "character" could turn out to be a house of repair horrors. Here are the subtle signs the...


13 Ridiculous Home Improvement Fails That Will Make You Cringe

Everyone loves saving money, but not all DIY projects are a savings in the end, as these homeowners found out...

15 Home Trends to Avoid at All Costs

Keep your home looking modern by avoiding these outdated trends.


What Keeps Mosquitoes Away? 12 Ways to Safeguard Your Home and Yard

Don't let mosquito bites ruin your fun. Learn how to keep mosquitoes away by making your property an uninviting place...


7 Ways to Get Rid of Ants With Natural Ant Killers

Do ants swarm your home every year? You'll want to memorize these ant control tips and natural ant killers ASAP.


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25 Things You Need to Do When You Move Into Your New Home

Take care of these vital tasks right away to avoid headaches later.


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9 Places Germs Hide in Your Home

Germs can hide anywhere inside your home like your washing machine or kitchen spatula!


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13 Items in Your Kitchen You Should Probably Throw Away

You may think you're organized, but you still might be guilty of keeping these items around. Here's what to throw...


11 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Sell Your Home

Forget feng shui. Asking yourself these questions will put you in the right spot to sell—and reap the greatest rewards.


13 Hidden Rooms You’ll Wish You Found in Your Own Home

What is it about hidden rooms that's so strange and exciting? From the cool to the historic to the downright...


17 Clever Home Improvement Ideas Under $200

Home improvements aren't just projects that involve a wood, hammer, and nails. Any project that makes your house more comfortable,...

39 Easter Crafts That Will Brighten Any Home

From paper flowers to Peeps, these easy Easter crafts and decorating ideas are fun for kids and adults alike.


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8 Ways to Make Sure You Never See a Bug in Your Kitchen Again

Nothing will make you lose your appetite faster than finding bugs in your pantry or flying around your fruit bowl....


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9 Things All Smart Homeowners Should Do Once a Week

These weekly tune-ups will keep your home clean and maintained.


25 Things Your Electrician Wishes You Knew

Before you attempt to DIY a power problem in your home, be sure to read what these electricians have to...


15 Sneaky Signs Your Home’s About to Be Infested

Just because you don't see the bugs marching into your house doesn't mean they're not coming. Here's what to watch...


15 Things Your Exterminator Won’t Tell You

Sometimes you really need an exterminator—sometimes you don't. Learn what professional exterminators would never tell you about pests.

13 Secrets a Handyman Won’t Tell You—but Every Homeowner Needs to Know

The scoop on how to find the most trustworthy handyman for the job, the household things you can fix yourself,...


12 Home Improvement Projects You Should Never, Ever DIY

We're all for rolling up our sleeves and saving money when it comes to DIY home improvements. But all the...


13 Secrets to Finding a Home Renovation Contractor You Can Trust

Homeowners, realtors, and interior designers share tips for how to hire the perfect contractor to renovate your home.


11 Secrets All Contractors Wish First-Time Home Buyers Knew About

Before you get swept away daydreaming about your future dream home, check out what these contractors say before you sign...


16 Things All Smart Homeowners Do Once a Year

Think of these small steps as vitamins for a healthy home. Do them just once a year and you’ll save...


11 Deadly Myths About Electricity That Need to Be Cleared Up

We use electricity every single day—here's what you should know to stay safe.