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by home expert, author and HGTV personality Don Vandervort
How to Protect Your Home & Family from COVID-19
During the coronavirus outbreak, normal life seems like a distant memory. As the number of those infected rises, life becomes scarier and more difficult. Read more…
Soap and water are some of the best defenses against COVID-19 coronavirus.
Home Repairs You Can Do Yourself During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Having your family hunkered down at home with a “shelter-in-place” order during the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak can strain your house’s normal functioning. Read more…
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How to Repair Your AC
Did you know that you can handle many basic AC repair tasks yourself? Don’t wait! More about AC troubleshooting & repair…
5 Home Projects To Do Before Cold Weather Arrives
Here are some important improvements to handle before the days get shorter and the weather turns cold. More about projects to do before cold weather arrives…
Sump Pumps Buying Guide
Pump the water out of your basement and keep it dry! Check out the Sump Pumps Buying Guide…
Gutters Buying Guide
How to buy the right rain gutters and mounting system for your house. See this expert, unbiased guide about buying gutters…
How to Repair Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Has your roof taken a beating? Now is the time to get it back in shape. More about repairing asphalt roofing…
Metal Roofing Buying Guide
How to buy metal roofing, with in-depth consumer reports on metal roof materials and types, advantages and drawbacks to consider when buying metal roofs. More about Metal Roofing…
9 Quick Ways to Boost Your Home’s Curb Appeal
Expert advice on how to find, troubleshoot and fix a roof leak, including what to do in a roof leak emergency. Learn more about roof repair…
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A Portable Generator Can Save You When the Power Goes Out
This portable generator buying guide can help you make a smart choice.
A Portable Generator Can Save You When the Power Goes Out
This portable generator buying guide can help you make a smart choice.
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How to Buy a Water Softener
Tired of hard water spotting your dishes, clogging your pipes, and negatively affecting bathing and laundry? This expert, unbiased water softeners report will help you choose the right water softener.
Gas Hot Water Heater Repairs
Gas hot water heater need repair? If your gas water heater doesn’t heat, get hot enough, or stay lit, this expert DIY advice will help you fix some of these problems yourself. More about fixing a water heater…
See Through Walls with This Smart Phone Camera Add-On
Check out all of the things you can do with an inexpensive thermal imaging camera. For example, you can see the energy leaks around windows and doors or (a lot more fun) you can see your dog in the backyard at night. More about thermal cameras…
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