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By Michelle Miley

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When to Use a Humidifier vs. a Dehumidifier — And How to Choose One

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By Philip Schmidt

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Sewer Drain Clogged? Here's How to Clear It Yourself

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By Madelyn Brown

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Dehumidifier Not Working? Here Are 9 Common Problems (And How To Fix Them)

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By Jill Harness

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How to Clean an Air Mattress

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By Lauren Murphy

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How to Clean a Couch Like a Pro

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By Chris Deziel

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TikTok Claims You Can Use Tea Lights for Heat — But Is It Safe?

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By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A Beko DDN25402X dishwasher

I Tested A Beko Dishwasher: Here Is My Honest Review

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By Michelle Miley

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It's Settled: This Is the Best Temperature For Your Heater in the Winter

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By Kristie Malinoski

Hurricane damage

How to Handle the Aftermath of Tropical Storms, Hurricanes & Flooding

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By Shelley Frost

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Empty bedroom room interior nobody looking up at ceiling fan open door in new modern luxury apartment home house with window bright light

What Size Ceiling Fan is Best for My Room, And How Do I Measure for It?

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By Chris Deziel

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Accent wood beams in a ceiling over a fireplace in a room with dark wood flooring

How to Install Recessed Lighting: Step-by-Step Instructions

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By Deane Biermeier

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Minimalist bedroom with a black accent wall, string globe pendant light, gray fur rug, and photo art

How to Install a Ceiling Light Without Wiring

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By Fran J. Donegan

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Low Angle View Of Electric Fan Hanging On Wooden Ceiling

How to Install a Ceiling Fan: Step-by-Step DIY Instructions

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By Lauren Murphy

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A four-post bed with light brown bedding in a bedroom with French doors leading out to the backyard

10 Ways You're Ruining Your Mattress

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By Deane Biermeier

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Contemporary curved dining room with curved bench, small round table, chairs, pendant lamp, framed print, and tall windows with view of hallway via arch

How to Change a Light Fixture: A DIY Guide for Beginners

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By Lauren Murphy

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Thrift Store Dishes

7 Home Items You Should Never Thrift

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By Deane Biermeier

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6 Ways Extreme Heat Damages Your House (And How to Prevent Them)

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By Chris Deziel

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Ceiling Fan Electrical Box: How to Choose the Right One

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By Chris Deziel

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Single Pole Light Switch

How to Wire a Single-Pole Switch: An Easy DIY Guide

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By Chris Deziel

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Do DIY Drain Cleaners Actually Work? Here's What the Science Says

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By Jill Harness

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A black ceiling fan spinning above a rattan bed on a terra cotta floor

How Much Energy Does a Ceiling Fan Use? (And Can Using One Cut Down on Cooling Costs?)

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By Fran J. Donegan

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White lightswitch and outlet on marble wall

Light Switch Not Working? Here Are 4 Common Problems and Fixes

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By Philip Schmidt

A house with a large tree, and a colorful garden with a fountain.

7 Fall Maintenance Jobs We Hate — And Why We Should Do Them Anyway

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By Chris Deziel

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White tray ceiling in small new construction house with windows and a fan

What Is an IC Rating? (And Why It's Necessary for Recessed Lighting)

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By Shelley Frost

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10 Types of Ceiling Fans for Every Room In the House

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By Michelle Miley

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cozy modern well designed kitchen interior

Installing LED Strip Lights: An Easy Step-by-Step Guide

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By Shelley Frost

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An office is strategically lit with lamps and natural light coming in from the window; the walls are green and covered in a gallery wall

5 Tips for Optimizing Your Home Office Lighting

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By Jill Harness

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Double white plastic light switch on wooded wall. Electric equipment of house. Close up view with copy space for the text.

11 Types of Light Switches: A DIY Guide

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By Deane Biermeier

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Personal Training Studio With Barbell, Dumbbells, Exercise Bike And Garden View From The Window

How to Design Home Gym Lighting Without Breaking a Sweat

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By Jill Harness

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hallway with light grey walls, indoor potted plant, and orange and pink art

How to Strategically Illuminate With Hallway Lighting Fixtures

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By Deane Biermeier

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Row of colorful, red, yellow, blue, white, green painted residential townhouses, homes, houses with brick patio gardens in summer

Exterior Paint: Everything You Could Possibly Need to Know

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By Shelley Frost

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Modern bedroom with window to ceiling windows, gray nightstand, white bedding, light green blanket, accent pillows with orange and green, jute rug.

10 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Apartment Lighting And Still Get Back Your Deposit

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By Shelley Frost

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Blue board and batten wall, wood side table with a table lamp, and a beige accent chair

5 Types of Lamps to Illuminate Your Home

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By Chris Deziel

Expert Reviewed

Open fridge in the kitchen

What Kind of Light Bulb Do You Need for the Fridge? Here’s What to Know

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By Michelle Miley

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Eclectic bedroom with upholstered headboard, plaid wallpaper, pillows, light wood dresser, tv, wood floors, nightstands, reading lamp, table lamp.

Circadian Rhythm Lighting: How to Use Lights to Sleep and Feel Better

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By Michelle Miley

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Contemporary curved dining room with curved bench, small round table, chairs, pendant lamp, framed print, and tall windows with view of hallway via arch

Ambient Lighting, Task Lighting, and Accent Lighting: A DIY Guide

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