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10 Things To Do When You Have Contractor Problems

There's nothing quite like a home renovation that's firing on all cylinders. It's easy to get excited when your contractor...


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Most Expensive Homes in Each State

Find out which home is the most expensive in your state. Here's a list of the most expensive homes on...


How Do Motorcycle Brakes Work?

Knowing how your motorcycle brakes work helps you become a better driver. Here's what happens on your bike when you...


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10 of the Toughest Home Improvement Jobs

Some home improvement projects may look easy, but once you get going, you quickly realize things can be tougher than...


12 Home Inspection Red Flags You Can Actually Overlook (For Now)

When buying a home, the home inspection can be one of the most stress-inducing parts of the process. Will the...


10 Fun American Flag Facts

Brush up on your flag knowledge with these fun American flag facts and historical notes.


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The Pros and Cons to Renovating an Old House

The pros and cons of renovating an old house.


10 Hazards You Haven’t Thought of at Home

Learn more about the hazards you haven't thought of at home

Ready to Raise Chickens? These Are Our Favorite Coops!

Give your feathered friends a home they'll love with our favorite chicken coops available on Amazon.


12 Things to Watch with a Home Appraisal

Whether buying or selling a house, knowing what goes into an appraisal is valuable knowledge. Check out some things to...


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12 Most-Bang-for-Your-Buck Home Improvement Projects

Home improvement projects don't always have to have big-budget price tags. If you're looking to sell or just want to...


19 Renovations That Instantly Increase Your Home’s Value

These are the top renovations that increase home value. Some are easy and inexpensive updates that you can do over...


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110 Nightmarish Home Inspector Scenarios

After seeing these real-life home inspector photos (and picking your jaw up off of the floor), you’ll wonder what these...


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Epic Homeowner Fails Brought to You By Home Inspectors

Our friends at Structure Tech in St. Paul, MN, look at homes all across the Twin Cities. These are just...


10 Important Things to Consider when Buying a House

Buying a house is a big decision. Have you considered these items?


The Reason Why People Despise Open-Concept Homes

Maybe it doesn't feel as homey after all...


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36 Almost Unbelievable Plumbing and Electrical Goofs

Read these DIYers' embarrassing moments stories and DIY fails from plumbing and electrical mistakes.

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Fire Blocking Basics: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Holes and gaps in wall and ceiling cavities allow a fire to spread rapidly. They also allow airflow, which feeds...


10 Underground Homes That are Crazy Cool

Underground homes can cut down on heating and cooling costs significantly. Check out what underground homes look like across the...


50 Tiny Houses That Actually Float

If you've ever wanted to take tiny-house living for a test drive, reserve one of these unique Airbnb homes for...


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9 Repair Requests Home Buyers Should Not Ask of Sellers

Choose your battles wisely, or you could lose the home of your dreams.


16 Things All Smart Homeowners Do Once a Year

Think of these small steps as vitamins for a healthy home. Do them just once a year and you’ll save...


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14 Impressive Tiny Homes: Exploring Cozy and Creative Small-Space Designs with Pictures

Living well doesn't necessarily mean living large. Check out these 15 amazing tiny homes to learn more about how people...

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Home Inspector Nightmares: Volume 25

Here’s another batch of photos from our home inspector friends. If these fixes are any indication of what people are...


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Copper Pipe Types

The pros and cons of thicker and thinner copper pipe.


What’s the Difference Between a Castle and a Palace

What's the difference between a castle and a palace?


98 Plumbing Goofs and Other Scary Stuff

A plumbing problem is no laughing matter, but it is fun to see the problems before they're solved. Check out...


Alternative TV Services Your Cable Company Doesn’t Want You to Know About

With streaming services and other alternative technologies, many viewers are ditching cable. These products will help you cut the cord...


11 Voice Assistant Smart Home Products to Revolutionize Your Home

Gone are the days when you needed to press a button to control your environment. Now, you can control a...