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How to Interview a Contractor for Big — or Small — Jobs

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11 Things Every Home Remodeling Contract Should Include

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Do I Need a General Contractor for My Home Project?

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How Do You Resolve Disputes With a Contractor?

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Is Your Contractor Bonded, Licensed, and Insured — And Why Does It Matter?

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8 Things to Do Before You Hire a Contractor for Your Next Home Project

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How to Get Rid of Spider Mites

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By Shelley Frost

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How to Get Rid of Dust Mites

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How to Get Rid of Whiteflies

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By Chris Deziel

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How to Remove and Replace Swamp Cooler Pads

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How to Get Your Swamp Cooler Ready for Winter

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By Chris Deziel

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Swamp Coolers vs. Air Conditioners: Which Is Best for Cooling Your House?

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What Is an Evaporative Cooler?

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By Kathy Adams

How to Get Rid of Scale on Plants

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By Jill Harness

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8 DIY Bug Sprays and Repellents That Will Keep the Bugs at Bay

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By Chris Deziel

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How Do Evaporative Coolers Work?

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By Michelle Miley

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How to Get Rid of Thrips

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By Jill Harness

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How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths

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By Chris Deziel

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How to Get Rid of Aphids

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By Jill Harness

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How to Clean Outdoor Cushions: 7 Foolproof Methods

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By Michelle Miley

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The 9 Most Common Bugs on Houseplants — And How to Get Rid of Them

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By Teo Spengler

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Full-Sun Plants: 20 Perennials for a Year-Round Garden

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By Chris Deziel

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How to Clean and Maintain an Evaporative Cooler

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By Teo Spengler

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A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Garden Pests

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By Kynnie Kerry

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How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths

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By Bryan Trandem

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How to Get Rid of Flies in the House

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By Chris Deziel

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

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3 Reasons You’ll Love Cordless Vacuums If You’ve Never Tried One

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By Fran J. Donegan

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How to Get Rid of Chiggers in the Yard

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By Michelle Miley

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How to Get Rid of Millipedes

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By Kathy Adams

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How to Get Rid of Weevils

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By Bryan Trandem

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How Does a Portable A/C Unit Work? A User’s Guide

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By Chris Deziel

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Choosing a Portable Air Conditioner — A Buying Guide

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I Tried These Affordable Fridge Organizers — Here Are My Thoughts

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By Kynnie Kerry

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The 10 Best Products for Getting Rid of Pests at Home

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