Recent Home Improvement Articles

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What's a MERV Rating?

Seeing all the options in the air filter aisle can be overwhelming, but starting with the MERV rating can help you narrow down your selection.

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Home Improvement
Lee Soren

Do You Need to Leave the House During Bedbug Treatment?

Dealing with bedbugs? Fortunately, simple treatments can eradicate these unwanted bedmates, but you’ll typically need to leave home for several hours.

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Home Improvement
Sandy Hess

Can Exterminators Get Rid of Honeybees?

Trying to remove a honeybee hive from your property can be both dangerous and difficult. It’s recommended to let a professional pest control company with experience in honeybee removal handle the task for you.

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Home Improvement
Kaia Koglin

How to Use a Generator

If you’re worried about how to use a generator, don’t be. It’s relatively easy, once you know what you’re doing. Consider this your user guide.

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Home Improvement
Elizabeth Marcant

Why You Shouldn't Use Water to Clean Your Air Fryer

You may have seen that viral TikTok air fryer hack that shows people cleaning air fryer baskets with soap and water — but you may not want to try this hack for yourself. Here's why.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

10 Tips for DIY Painting

Embarking on a DIY painting project can be a fulfilling and creative endeavor. To ensure your project's success, here are 10 essential tips and tricks.

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Home Improvement
Team eLocal

What Are My Options If I Can't Install a Central AC?

Alternative air conditioner options can offer relief from sweltering temperatures. Consider the pros and cons of these alternative cooling options.

A dehumidifier can be a luxurious but complicated machine
Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

Portable Air Conditioner Buying Guide: 8 Features to Look For

The number of choices for portable AC units can be overwhelming, though. Compare the common portable air conditioner features to find the unit that works for your home.

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