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Home Insulation 101Homeowners spend a lot of time and money making their homes comfortable, inviting places to live. But if you\’re not putting some of that effort into what\’s behind the walls, you cou

Gardening With Charlie – How to Grow a TomatoTomatoes are far and away the most popular vegetable grown by home gardeners. Who can resist the vast array of sizes, shapes, colors, and flavors of hybrid

Gardening With Charlie – Pruning Fruit TreesWhile it\’s easy this time of year to just daydream about next year\’s garden, there are some chores to be done. Late winter is the perfect time for one of my

Battling BedbugsThey may only be the size of an apple seed, but bedbugs are no small matter. While they are not known to transmit diseases, these unwanted pests can leave red, itchy welts on some peop

Low Maintenance Living from James HardieHome maintenance can sometimes feel like a full-time job. It seems there’s always something that needs to be repaired, updated, mowed, weeded or replaced, leavi

Stop Stinky Kitchen Smells with Easy Tips from the \”Queen of Clean\”There\’s no masking it: when it comes to unpleasant household odors, the stinkiness wafting from the trash can is tops. According to a

Painting Kids\’ RoomsWhether you need to set up a nursery for a new baby or update a room for a growing child, painting is an easy and cost-effective way to create just the right atmosphere. But knowin

3 Tips to Create Your Dream ClosetIf you’ve ever opened your closet doors and been depressed by what you see, it may be time to rethink your closet.
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5 DIY Winter Home Repair HacksEven if you’re not terribly handy, there are many simple household repairs that you can easily do yourself to avoid unnecessary time and expense. This is especially true

Home Safe HomeSome home upgrades are aesthetic, and some are for function. These ideas, all with better home safety in mind, show there’s no reason you can’t have both.
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