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Legal
Kaia Koglin

Will Paying Off My Student Loans Hurt My Credit Rating?

But as you're making that final payment on your student loans, you may be wondering what it's going to do to your credit score. Unfortunately, it's difficult to say. We break down the pros and cons.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Why Your Front-Loading Washing Machine Stinks — and How to Clear Up the Smell

Your washing machine is supposed to get things clean, so why is it smelling so bad? Let’s find out why, but more importantly, clear it up!

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Legal
Katelynne Shepard

What Does It Mean to Be a Legal Guardian?

Guardians can be appointed under emergency circumstances, but if you're the parent of a minor child, it's a good idea to consider naming a guardian in your will as part of your estate plan.

Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Get the Stink Out of Your Microwave

Whether it's the aftermath of burnt popcorn, or the lingering smell of foods like fish, a stinky microwave can not only be unpleasant to the nose, but also can affect the taste of our food. Try one of these techniques to eliminate microwave odors.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Get the Stink Out of Your Microwave

Whether it's the aftermath of burnt popcorn, or the lingering smell of foods like fish, a stinky microwave can not only be unpleasant to the nose, but also can affect the taste of our food. Try one of these techniques to eliminate microwave odors.

Young female looks with shocked expression into papers, recieve high taxes and had to pay much money for bills, sits against kitchen interior, her husband stands behinds, studies documents attentively
Legal
Leigh A. Morgan

I've Always Gotten a Tax Refund. Why Do I Owe Money This Year?

Why do you owe federal taxes this year? Here are some possible explanations for why you have to pay taxes instead of getting a refund.

Painting old tiles in the kitchen or bathroom white with a small roller and two component paint. Interior renovation.
Home Improvement
Michael Franco

How to Reglaze or Refinish Ceramic Tile

Replacing ceramic tile is a costly and time-consuming task, but you can achieve beautiful results by simply refinishing or reglazing your ceramic tiles.

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Home Improvement
James Fitzgerald

How to Seal Your Deck

When you seal your deck, you help to preserve its beauty and maximize its longevity. Here's how.