Recent Renovation Articles

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How Much Does It Cost to Clean a Carpet?

Booking a professional cleaning service is significantly cheaper and more eco-friendly than replacing carpets. Here's a look at how much it'll cost to have your carpets cleaned.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

 How Much Does a Radon Inspection Cost?

Testing your home for radon is an effective way to tell if you have a problem. Find out how much a radon inspection costs and how much you should expect to pay for a DIY radon testing kit.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What's the Difference Between Contractors and Subcontractors?

You've likely heard of contractors, general contractors and subcontractors, but you might not know the difference. While they all work on construction and home improvement projects, they have different roles in the process.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

Should You Tip Your House Cleaner?

You may wonder if you should tip your cleaner after they’ve finished tidying up your home. The answer to this question depends on the types of services you're requesting.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Get Spots Off Your TV

We all want a couple of bright spots in our day — just not the kind that appear on our TV screen. If your TV has spots, here's what you need to know.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Hit the Deck! How to Clean Decking

Keeping your deck clean is important — both in terms of aesthetic appeal and increasing its longevity. Here's what you need to know about deep-cleaning your deck.

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Home Improvement
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VIDEO: Got a Recalled Product in Your Home? Here's What You Should Do...

You saw it in your news feed, and now you’re panicking a little: One of the products in your home has been recalled. That can be pretty jarring to hear. You may use the product every day, and you had no idea it might be dangerous. So what should you do if you find out you’ve got a recalled product on your hands? Watch this video to find out.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

How to Protect Your Home From Natural Disasters

When disaster strikes, your family's safety should always come first, but that doesn't mean you can't safeguard your property, too.  By taking simple steps to protect your home from natural disasters, you can reduce your risk of catastrophic loss.