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Never Flush These 11 Things Down Your Toilet

Apr 27, 2021

We all put things down our toilet that aren’t exactly supposed to be there — whether out of convenience or ignorance. But you should know that your habit of flushing cat litter or Q-tips might be harmful to both your house’s septic system and your city’s sewer system. Here are 11 things not to flush.

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How Do I Reset My Samsung Refrigerator?

Apr 26, 2021

Smart Samsung refrigerators come loaded with a lot of useful features, but sometimes the firmware encounters problems. You'll need to reset it to get things back to normal. Here’s how to reset your Samsung refrigerator, plus some simple fixes for other fridge errors.

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How to Install Shower Doors: A Step-by-Step Guide

Apr 26, 2021

To install a shower door, all you need is the correct tools and some uninterrupted time to complete the task. The most important aspect of the installation is ensuring the doors are properly aligned. Here’s our step-by-step guide to shower door installation.

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How to Fix Nail Holes in Walls: A 7-Step Guide

Apr 25, 2021

Even if your home-maintenance involvement is typically limited to turning on the Roomba as you leave the house, trust us: You have what it takes to perform this simple repair job that’ll touch up your wall blemishes and eliminate eyesores. Learn to repair nail holes in your walls in seven simple steps.

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What'll It Be? When Building a Wet Bar in Your Home, Consider These Things

Apr 25, 2021

Installing a wet bar can be done professionally, using your own DIY skills, or a combination of the two. Here are some guidelines to consider with regard to how to build a wet bar.

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Tree Topping: Why It's Bad for Your Trees and What You Can Do Instead

Apr 25, 2021

Tree topping is a method of pruning meant to control a tree’s size by cutting the branches back to stubs. Some tree care companies regard topping as an acceptable practice. But most experts agree: Topping is bad for trees. We get to the bottom of tree topping.

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Concussion, Broken Bones, Eye and Mouth Injury Risk: 1 Million Greenworks, Powerworks Pressure Washer Spray Guns Recalled

Apr 23, 2021

Over 1 million Greenworks and Powerworks pressure washers contain spray guns that have been recalled by the manufacturer due to injury risk. During use, parts of the plastic spray gun may break and become dislodged. To find out if your pressure washer has a recalled spray gun, read on. 

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Hollywood, You Got HomeServed! We Give These Movies a Makeover, HomeServe Style

Apr 22, 2021

Hollywood's big movie awards night is a golden opportunity to have a little home-sweet-home-humored fun — so we’re rolling out the red carpet for you to join in our #HomeServeUpAMovieTitle game on Twitter. On the night of the star-studded, statuette-distributing soirée — which airs at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday, April 25, on ABC — we invite you to participate in our little home-themed movie name game. Learn how, here.

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How to Install a DIY Closet Organizer

Apr 21, 2021

If the thought of opening your closet doors fills you with dread, then it might be time to get organized. Installing a closet system to get rid of the clutter doesn't equate to spending big bucks on professional services. Read on for a step-by-step guide to help you install a DIY closet organizer.

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How to Fix Scratches on Hardwood Floors

Apr 21, 2021

By mastering a few simple techniques, you can learn how to restore your floors to their natural beauty. Here’s how to fix surface scuffs and deeper gouges — and how to prevent them in the first place.

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How to Install Crown Molding

Apr 21, 2021

Installing crown molding in a room has several aesthetic benefits. Check out this overview to learn what those bennies are and how to install crown molding like a pro.