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Do Light Fixtures Add Value to Your Home?

While there's no doubt that updating your home's interior or exterior lighting can make it a more pleasant place to live, the question is whether doing so could boost your home’s resale value. Here’s what you should know.

August 5, 2021

It's Not the Heat, It's the Dehumidifier: 2 Million New Widetech Dehumidifiers Recalled for Overheating, Burn Hazard

Some 2 million dehumidifiers sold under well-known brand names from 2009 to 2017 by several major retailers are under recall for a fire hazard that has already resulted in more than 100 incidents and millions of dollars in property damage. According to the Aug. 4 recall alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the dehumidifiers — manufactured in China by New Widetech — can overheat and catch fire, posing burn hazards.

August 5, 2021

Latin Man Relaxing In Front Of Fan At Home

Hot This Summer? Here's Everything You Need to Know to Keep Cool

When the summer heat sets in, every household has its own way of dealing with the oppressive temperatures. No matter how you choose to keep cool during the dog days, here’s everything you need to know about air conditioners, fans, dehumidifiers and more — all in one convenient spot.

August 4, 2021

How to Refinish or Reglaze a Bathtub

Bathtub reglazing or refinishing costs significantly less than a full tub replacement. By applying a new layer of epoxy paint to your bathtub, you can make it look brand new again. Here’s how to do it.

August 4, 2021

Insurance Adjuster Marked Roof With Hail Damage

What's a Storm Chaser and Should You Hire Them to Fix Your Roof?

So, you're just calculating roof repair costs when, seemingly out of nowhere, a contractor knocks on your door and tells you they can fix the damage at no cost to you. Who is this person who's showed up to fix the roof? And should you let them?

August 3, 2021