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How to Downsize Your Belongings & Simplify Your Life

Downsizing your belongings is a lot like getting in shape. It’s hard work and takes time, but it can help you feel much better once you’re done. People downsize their...

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Indispensable Tools for Your Basic Tool Kit [Slideshow]

Owning the right basic tools makes life easier, whether it’s having the right screwdriver to assemble new furniture, a wrench to tighten faucets and training wheels or a hammer that...

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8 Tips for Finding a Good Contractor

Choosing the right contractor for your renovation or building project is one of the most important construction decisions you will make. A good contractor can ensure quality work and a...

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How to Be Your Own General Contractor

Whether building a new house or simply remodeling, being your own general contractor is tempting. Homeowners who take on that role can save as much as 35 percent of the...

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6 Shed Makeover Ideas to Transform Your Space

Sheds need not be mere storage space for garden tools and bicycles. They can be an extension of the homeowner’s living space. In the right hands, 120 square feet will...

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Signs of Termites: What’s Bugging Your Home?

Termites can be stealthy and they can show up anywhere. Particularly in warmer climates these insects can be an issue, cautions Brian T. Forschler, PhD, professor of entomology, University of...

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