Recent Home Improvement Articles

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Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

How to Treat Your Home For Lice

While a lice infestation is never good news, lice are fairly simple to treat at home with nontoxic methods like steam cleaning and vacuuming. And best of all, you won't need strong pesticides or bug bombs to eliminate them for good.

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Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

What to Know About Invasive Pests

In most cases, invasive pests aren't directly harmful to humans, but the destruction they leave behind can be emotionally draining and financially taxing. Learning how to keep these frustrating pests at bay can help prevent future occurrences and give you peace of mind in knowing your garden is safe and thriving. 

garage door mechanism with roller and cable and spring
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Lubricate Garage Door Springs

Applying garage door lubricant is a straightforward yet vital maintenance task that can help you extend the life of your garage door. Here's how.

Fixing a pull on a drawer of a shoe cabinet with a screwdriver
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Replace Cabinet Knobs and Drawer Pulls

Ready to change the look of your drawers and cabinets? This step-by-step guide will show you how to do it easily with new knobs and pulls.

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Home Improvement
Katelynne Shepard

How Does Plumbing Work During a Power Outage?

A power outage can be a major inconvenience, keeping you from being able to use the microwave, catch up on your favorite shows or even charge your phone. But what about that shower?

smart front door and keypad lock
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What's a Home Security Audit?

Performing a home security audit could tell you just how much defense there is against would-be home intruders and could bring up potential issues you hadn't even considered.

Young handsome professional plumber worker installing heating radiator on brick wall in an empty room of a newly built apartment or house. Construction, maintenance and repair concept.
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Bleed a Radiator: 7 Steamin' Steps

Bleeding your radiator is a simple maintenance task that can help resolve some of its issues. This step-by-step guide takes you through the process.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

7 Causes of Squeaky Floors

Understanding the root causes of squeaky floors is crucial for effective remediation. Here are 7 potential causes with fixes for each you can do yourself. 

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