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Jul 23, 2021
Installing a paver walkway is something many homeowners can do by themselves without the help of a professional landscaper. This DIY project can be completed over a long weekend. Here’s how.
Jul 23, 2021
Rite Aid has recalled about 9,780 rechargeable handheld fans because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire risk. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned consumers to stop using these fans immediately.
Jul 23, 2021
If you bought a propane-tank-mounted heater from Harbor Freight Tools in the past five years, you may be affected by a just-announced federal safety recall due to a burn hazard. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 21 reported that it is recalling some 350,000 of the devices sold by the Calabasas, Calif.-based equipment retailer, including One Stop Gardens 15,000 BTU and 30,000 BTU Tank Top Propane Heaters.
Jul 23, 2021
While you could find a local landscaping company to help you install your xeriscape, it's surprisingly simple — and enjoyable — to do it yourself. One of the best ways to understand what xeriscaping entails is to take a look at the practice's seven principles.
Jul 22, 2021
While a mudroom can go a long way toward increasing the functionality and value of your home, adding one yourself doesn't have to be excessively expensive or complicated. With some intermediate construction knowledge, you can get the job done on your own. Here's how.
Jul 20, 2021
Homeowners need homeowners insurance, and renters need renters insurance. There are several differences you’ll find between a homeowners insurance policy and a renters insurance policy. Here are a few of the most important ones.
Jul 20, 2021
Concrete is a relatively easy product for even beginner DIYers to work with — especially the ready-mix variety. Here, we'll go through some of the basics of this wonder material and give you what you need to know to use it in any project you set your mind to.
Jul 19, 2021
The average person gets a new smartphone every two to three years — or even more often, depending on the length of their contract. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to trade in your TV for a new one every few years? Samsung has a TV upgrade program that allows people to finance their TVs for 36 months and purchase the latest TV on the market for a discount every 24 months. So is it worth it to replace your TV every two years? Maybe. The program is a little more complicated than it appears on the surface. Here’s what you need to know.