Tag: advice
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switch to vacuum with HEPA filter
Switch your vacuum cleaner for a model with a HEPA filter—specially made to trap tiny particles and capture most allergens. — 13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
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spring fertilizer
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula for springtime fertilizing—it depends on the soil and the type of grass. — 9 Steps to a Lush Lawn
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let your bed air out before you make it each day for healthy home
Let your bed air out before you make it each day. This will allow mite-friendly moisture to evaporate
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check consumer protection agency and BBB about contractor history
Check your state’s consumer protection agency and local BBB to make sure contractors don’t have a history of disputes with clients or subcontractors. — Top 8 Pro Tips on How to Hire a Contractor
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fit a plate rack into kitchen
Remove the doors on an existing upper cabinet and fit the interior with a plate rack for easy access to everyday dishware. — Thrifty Ways to Customize Your Kitchen
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interior storm windows reduce heating costs
Consider interior storm windows. They are barely noticeable but do a great job of stopping air movement and reducing heating costs.
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Clean A Paint Brush
Rinse a brush with the correct solvent, clean the bristles, and store it right.
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fishing line disaster kit essentials
Use fishing line (a super-strong, waterproof filament) to tie a flapping door closed or secure a tarp over a broken car window. — 6 Surprise Disaster-Kit Essentials
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Late-Season Garden Sensation
Carved out of an apple orchard, these colorful garden rooms show how fall-blooming perennials, long-flowering annuals, and a fruitful harvest can really shine in the golden light of autumn
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nail gun safety, take finger off trigger
Take your finger off the trigger immediately after you’ve driven in a fastener. And never carry the nail gun with your finger cocked to shoot.— Nail Gun Safety