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Practical ideas and helpful guidance for caring for, improving, and enjoying your home. Explore maintenance, repairs, renovations, design, safety, energy efficiency, seasonal projects, home value, and everyday solutions that help homeowners protect their investment and make their space work better.


Cut Your Cleaning Budget by 90%
Have you ever wondered why the grocery stores stock those empty spray bottles? You can invest in these for just a few dollars, and they...


Outdoor Curtain Panels
TIP: if you have them already, buy the heaviest chain you can afford and have it cut to width of your panels, and attach to the bottom of...


Home Security Choices
#HomeSecurity Things have come a long way in the home security business, from the traditional companies that we all know, to phone controlled apps that protect your home. How on earth do you choose with this plethora of options at your fingertips? Here is a chart from PC reviews to get you started on the more traditional options, covering their favorite choices for 2017. Note that companies make upgrades all the time, so check if your favorite supplier is now offering some of


Outdoor Curtain Panels
Outdoor curtain panels can screen off things you don't want to look at, soften a seating area, and stop breezes. Here is a great blog on how to create them if you are crafty! Of course, if you are not feeling the crafty angle, you can purchase a wide array of panels. One of the most important things to think about are weights, to hold them down in the breeze. They usually have an open ended hem, where you can poke a chain through, cut into lengths at your local Home Depot s
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