The Latest in Home Maintenance and Repair

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How to Install an Over-the-Range Microwave

Jan 24, 2021

When performing an over-the-range microwave installation or replacement, it's important to use the right tools and follow the proper steps. Check out our start-to-finish guide on how to install an over-the-range microwave.

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10 Tips to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home

Jan 24, 2021

Indoor air quality is on everyone’s mind these days with so many of us staying at home. Check out these 10 ways on how to improve your home’s indoor air quality.

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Should You Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Feature — and, If So, How?

Jan 23, 2021

Anti-self-cleaning-oven sentiment abounds on the home-enthusiast-blog circuit, with many advising against ever using the feature. Reasons offered include blown fuses, overheated control panels, carbon-monoxide emissions, excessive smoke and even full-on house fires. Do you use yours? If not … why?

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5 Best Smart Refrigerators for Various Household Needs

Jan 23, 2021

If you're thinking about purchasing a smart refrigerator, there are several factors to consider so you can pick the best fridge for your home. We recommend five smart refrigerators for varied household needs like big families, small spaces and ease of use.

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How to Finish Drywall: Taping, Mudding and Sanding

Jan 22, 2021

Congratulations on finishing your drywall hanging, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to just hang out — you’re not finished until you’ve finished. When the drywall finishing process is done, the wall surface will be perfectly smooth and the joints will be invisible. That’s where taping and mudding comes in.

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Don’t Go Broke for Repairs: Get Ahead on Home Maintenance

Jan 22, 2021

One of the ways to protect yourself is by investing in maintenance. Properly maintaining the materials and systems in your home will keep them functioning longer and save you the stress and convenience costs of emergency replacements.

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How to Remove a Dishwasher in 3 Simple Steps

Jan 22, 2021

Removing a dishwasher is actually a simple task that can be accomplished by nearly any DIYer. When the time comes to replace an old dishwasher, use our step-by-step process on how to remove a dishwasher yourself — instead of spending the extra money to have a technician do it for you.

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Home Inspection Horror Stories: From Rats in the Attic to Water Heaters Ready to Blow

Jan 21, 2021

A home inspector from Texas shares a few of his horror stories. Sometimes, the scariest homes are the ones that look amazing on the outside — but an inspection uncovers creepy crawlies and disasters waiting to happen!