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How to Start a Vegetable Garden
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How to Start a Vegetable Garden

Teri Dunn Chace | November 22, 2024

Is growing your own vegetables worthwhile? Yes, says our Bottom Line gardening expert Teri Dunn Chace, a backyard vegetable garden…

How Long Does a Roof Last?
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How Long Does a Roof Last?

Danny Lipford | October 14, 2024

The very top of your home could one day bring one of your very biggest home-maintenance bills. Roof-replacement costs often…

Best Refrigerators for 2025
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Best Refrigerators for 2025

Ben Schlichter | September 24, 2024

Stroll through an appliance showroom, and you'll see plenty of refrigerators with appealing features—from in-door ice makers to on-door digital…

Should You Really Retire to Florida?
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Should You Really Retire to Florida?

Dave Hughes | August 28, 2024

The words “retirement” and “Florida” are practically synonymous…and with good reason. The state has plenty going for it. But Florida…

Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?
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Furnace Replacement: When and How Much?

Danny Lipford | August 28, 2024

There will come a day when your furnace will leave you cold. The typical furnace lasts around 15 years, and…

Exterior Home Care Tips for All Seasons
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Exterior Home Care Tips for All Seasons

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 27, 2024

Your home life doesn’t stop at your front or back doors. Gardening, barbecuing, and even something as simple as taking…

Indoor Plant Care and Houseplant Tips
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Indoor Plant Care and Houseplant Tips

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 18, 2024

There’s a lot of evidence for houseplants helping to pick up your mood and improve your concentration and focus. Wilting…

Pre-Travel Planning and Travel Packing Tips
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Pre-Travel Planning and Travel Packing Tips

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 15, 2024

Most people like to travel and look forward to seeing new places. At least until it’s time to pack their…

Homemade Weed Killer and Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds
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Homemade Weed Killer and Natural Ways to Get Rid of Weeds

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 12, 2024

Whether your goal is heirloom tomatoes that are the envy of all your neighbors, or a beautiful yard that is…

Cleaning Brass and Other Metals
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Cleaning Brass and Other Metals

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 10, 2024

Brass is bold, and it makes a statement when used for door or other hardware in the home. At least…

Tips for Garden Tool Maintenance and Care
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Tips for Garden Tool Maintenance and Care

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 8, 2024

Gardening requires more than just your hands. It requires an array of tools. Without proper garden tool maintenance and care…

Cold Weather Tips for Pets and How to Keep Pets Safe in Hot Weather
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Cold Weather Tips for Pets and How to Keep Pets Safe in Hot Weather

August 6, 2024

Although they can’t ask for hot cocoa or an ice water on a hot day, the furry members of our…

How to Sew Hems, Buttons, and Pockets
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How to Sew Hems, Buttons, and Pockets

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 4, 2024

Sewing is one of the most useful skills to know. Even if you’re not making elaborate costumes, or launching your…

Cleaning Windows and Banishing Smudges
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Cleaning Windows and Banishing Smudges

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | August 2, 2024

Windows get dirty despite us looking through them constantly because we seldom look directly at our windows. This allows water…

How to Clean a Refrigerator and Freezer
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How to Clean a Refrigerator and Freezer

Joan Wilen and Lydia Wilen | July 30, 2024

We’ve all had the experience of opening the fridge and realizing that things don’t smell quite right. It could be…