The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

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How to Install Stucco Siding

May 01, 2021

Whether you prefer a subtle, natural look or a bold, modern vibe, stucco can deliver. Even better: Savvy DIYers can learn how to install stucco on their own. Here’s a step-by-step guide to stucco installation.

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The Cicadas Are Coming! 7 Tips to Deal With the 17-Year Cicada

May 01, 2021

Later this spring, billions of bugs will crawl out of dime-sized holes in the ground after 17 years in the soil. These cicadas will go topside just to mate and die over the course of four to six weeks. Here's how you can prepare for their arrival.

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Fire Risk: Metal Ware Recalls NESCO Coffee Bean Roasters Over Reports of ‘Flames and Smoke’

Apr 30, 2021

Metal Ware has recalled nearly 5,400 NESCO coffee bean roasters due to a fire hazard. If you own one, first find an alternate way to make your morning cup. Then, read this.  

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8 Things You Should Never Put Down the Garbage Disposal (and 5 Things You Can)

Apr 30, 2021

Don't use your garbage disposal for anything that’s not food. But what foods are okay to dump down the disposal, and which are a recipe for a drain disaster? Here's what you should (and shouldn't) put in your garbage disposal.

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How to Recharge a Ring Doorbell

Apr 30, 2021

The battery on your Ring Video Doorbell can withstand months of regular use before it needs a charge. However, you'll still need to throw it on the charger from time to time. Here's a step-by-step guide.

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How to Replace an Oven Lightbulb

Apr 29, 2021

Most of us only notice our oven light when it has gone out. But don't worry: Changing your oven light is much easier than you may think. Follow our simple steps for oven light bulb replacement and you'll no longer have to sit there wondering whether your soufflé fell.

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What Is a BTU?

Apr 29, 2021

BTU stands for British thermal unit. BTUs are a measure of the heating — or cooling — power of an appliance. Here's the 411 on BTUs.

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How to Install Baseboards: A 7-Step Guide

Apr 28, 2021

Adding or replacing baseboards is a simple enough DIY task, so long as you have a miter saw at your disposal. While the baseboard installation process isn’t difficult, the most challenging part is measuring and cutting the trim at the correct angles. Here's a step-by-step guide.