The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

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How to Install a Paver Walkway: Follow the Steps

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.

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How to Do Your Own Xeriscaping: 7 Principles to Follow

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.

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Keep the Mud Out: Here's How to Build a Mudroom Addition

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.

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Homeowners Vs. Renters Insurance: What's the Difference?

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.

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Ready? Set. Here's How to Prepare and Use Ready-Mix Concrete

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.

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What’s the Samsung TV Upgrade Program and Is It Worth It?

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.

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Real Flame Recalls 700 Fire Pits; the Wood Stored Underneath Can Catch Fire

Jul 16, 2021

Did you purchase an Arroyo or Hideaway fire pit from Crate and Barrel between December 2020 and May 2021? You should know that the manufacturer is recalling 700 of these fire pits due to a fire hazard. The wood stored under the unit may catch fire. 

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Make Sure Your Window Wells Are Well Maintained With This Checklist

Jul 16, 2021

You can't simply install window wells and then forget about them. Proper window well maintenance is essential to keep them looking and functioning at their best. Here are some window well maintenance tips: waterproofing, drainage and more.