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This low-maintenance, attractive ornamental grass adds instant curb appeal

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6 gorgeous basement paint color ideas that brighten your home’s dungeon

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Do you need to wash walls before painting? The honest truth

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What colors go with gray? How to make a neutral hue pop in your home

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9 incredible backyard privacy ideas that don’t require a lot of work

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This one change will transform your bathroom (for the cost of a can of paint)

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How to plant flowers in 6 simple steps for a vibrant, colorful garden

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Mold is a huge problem when painting basement walls — here’s how to avoid it

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Save your furniture: How to unwarp wood and restore your home design

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These are the best shower plants for your bathroom (and why you really need one)

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4 things you should never bother to fix when selling your house

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Painting 101: The best wall-painting techniques everyone should know

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Avoid surprise repairs: 77% of new homeowners face these unexpected costs

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How to fix a toilet handle (and 5 other bathroom fixes homeowners should know)

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The quintessential guide to lawn fertilization for thick, healthy grass

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10 effective ways to get rid of standing water in your yard

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10 essential things the experts say you should know about replacing a roof

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6 essential questions to ask a handyman before you hire them

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How to finally rid your yard of that obnoxious mushroom invasion

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Add a pop of color to your home this April with these 8 gorgeous, vibrant blooms

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Satin vs. sheen: What is the best bathroom paint finish?

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Make spring cleanup easy: The only home maintenance checklist you’ll ever need

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Brighten up your walkway with landscape lighting: What you need to know

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How to level a yard (and 3 reasons why you really should)

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Find the best exterior house color for your home’s architectural style

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4 outstanding paint colors for your small laundry room upgrade

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Is it safe to sleep with a space heater on?

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8 simple, creative ways to add curb appeal to a flat-front house

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How to fix your super annoying creaky stairs

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How to replace your bathroom faucet for a fresh, modern look

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How to clean your basement floor drain and avoid major issues

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No sale: Homebuyers reveal their biggest deal-breakers

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Prep your home for better weather: How to install a ceiling fan in 4 easy steps

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How to grow bamboo like a pro indoors and outdoors

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How to trim a window interior and create a classy, finished look

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Get rid of your ugly popcorn ceilings in 5 easy steps

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How to build a wood fence (and save a ton of money in the process)

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10 simple yard cleanup tips that will make your life easier this spring

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Don’t make these 5 dumb mistakes when picking paint colors for your home

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How to install a programmable thermostat and instantly save on your energy bill

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The most effective ways to finally fix that annoyingly squeaky door

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Crown molding can offer huge visual impact to your kitchen cabinets

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