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The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for Spring CleaningIf you’ve gotten the spring cleaning fever, put that newfound energy into good use with this ultimate eight-step guide.
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The Smartest Way to Buy Furniture OnlineAvoid unwanted surprises and dodge disappointment by following these six easy tips for buying furniture online.
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Tech Talk: 4 Smart-Home Upgrades You Can Make in a WeekendYou’ve heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder.” Here are quick, easy smart-home improvements you can knock out in one weekend.
55 Bright Ideas for Bedroom Ceiling LightingCreate a peaceful ambiance in your bedroom with these exemplary ceiling lighting designs.
14 Backyard Landscape Designs That Need Minimal MaintenanceThese no-fuss landscaping ideas yield gardens that practically take care of themselves.
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How to Replace Your Kitchen CabinetsTrade in those warped doors and stained shelves for a crisp new look.
How to Build a Fire PitIt’s not summer without a backyard s’mores station.
Get A Grip: A Practical Guide to Choosing Modern Kitchen Cabinet HardwareFrom handles and hinges to latches and catches, here's what you need to know about the different kinds of modern kitchen cabinet...
Experts Reveal the Top 10 Things to Consider Before Investing in a Fixer-UpperItching to take a crack at fixing up an old, run-down property? Read these renovation tips first.
How Much Should You Spend on an Area Rug?Our experts advise on choosing an area rug by pile, construction, size, and placement—and how much it’ll cost.
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