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    If You Decorated Your Home According to Your Zodiac Sign, This is How it Would Look

    There's no shortage of style when astrology rules your home decor choices.


    Quick and Clever Kitchen Storage Ideas

    Simple solutions for fighting kitchen clutter


    Keep Rabbits Away From Your Lawn with These Nifty Tricks

    Learn how to protect your lawn from pesky rabbits with effective strategies and natural deterrents. No trapping necessary!


    11 Seriously Cool Dorm Room Products Your Kid Will Love

    Whether it's your child's first year at college or their fourth, getting a dorm room organized can be a monumental...


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    Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Dog Bowl Stand

    Make your dog happy with this sturdy bowl stand, and perfect your pocket-hole skills while you do it.


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    Does Wrapping Your Car Key Fob in Foil Really Help Deter Thieves?

    Prevent car theft by wrapping your car key fob in foil. Yes, that's right — a piece of tinfoil can...


    What To Do If You Leave Your Car Windows Down in the Rain

    Forgot to put up your car windows during a rain storm? Follow these steps to dry out your car.


    Reader Project: Handy Plywood Storage System

    My garage is my workshop, and space is tight, especially for squeezing two vehicles in. I used to have plywood...

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    Top 8 LEGO Tables You’ve Got to See

    Parents know the struggle to keep LEGOs contained in one area of the home. Whether you build your own table...


    12 Fresh Ideas for Teen Bedrooms

    The most important element in the design of teen bedrooms is individuality. If your teen is ready to ditch their...


    Restarting Your Car Does Not Use More Fuel Than Idling, Here’s Why

    You’re actually wasting money by leaving that car idle!


    10 Secret Hiding Place Products for Your Home

    Keep your prized possessions safe and hidden with these secret-hiding-place products.


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    12 Rat Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    You may see them in alleys, under a patio and even find them living in your attic. Rats can be...


    8 Ways to Increase Your Driving Comfort

    A study by Harvard Health Watch estimated that most Americans spend more than 1-1/2 hours a day commuting in their...


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    30 Cheap Kitchen Cabinet Add-Ons You Can DIY

    These inexpensive, easy-to-build cabinet projects will help you take advantage of every nook and cranny of your kitchen storage space.


    12 Painless Ways to Get Kids to Do Chores

    Having your kids drag their feet when it comes to doing their chores doesn't have to be the rule. With...


    5 Frightening Ways Snakes Can Enter Your Home

    Snakes can be sneaky! Here are five ways they enter houses during the summer, and what you can do to...

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    10 Things You Should Never Store in Your Basement or Crawl Space

    Unfinished basements and crawl spaces can be a great place to store items you don't use all the time. But...


    6 Reasons Why Free Food Samples in Stores Work

    There's a method to the madness when it comes to free food samples.


    18 Handy Hints That Will Make Moving a Breeze

    These super-smart yet simple handy hints will make moving so much easier. Whether you're toting heavy furniture, packing up fragile...


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    12 Things You Must Do Before Leaving Your Home on Vacation

    Considering a trip away from home? Be sure to address these 12 must-do items before heading out the door.


    Free Up Stuck Bolts in 5 Easy Steps

    It seems like every repair job involves at least one stuck bolt. And over the years I’ve learned that brute...


    9 Simple Tips for a Faster Wi-Fi Network

    Spinning pinwheels and slow status bars got you down? Keeping current with the latest technology is usually the fix, but...

    Cool Down Your Car ASAP With These 5 Nifty Tricks

    Dealing with a sweltering car in the summer is expected, but that doesn't mean you have to suffer! Using these...


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    What Should I Do If My Car Thermostat Starts to Fail?

    A car's thermostat is a simple and straightforward device. But if it fails, it could lead to serious problems. Learn...


    How To Fix the Power Antenna On Your Car

    Complete this simple DIY repair in about two hours. Here's how.



    How to Preserve Old Photos: 7 Ways to Keep Antique Family Photos Looking Their Best

    Don't leave the fate of irreplaceable keepsakes to chance. Follow these guidelines to preserve your photos for many years to...


    How Does an Ant Know There are Crumbs on Your Floor?

    You may be shocked to find out the effort ants put in to find your crumbs.