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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.

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How to Insulate Your Garage Door

Apr 20, 2021

You can insulate your garage door yourself in just a few short hours with the right materials and know-how. Here’s what you need to know about how to insulate a garage door.

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'Burning, Smoking, Melting': 800 PureLine Pool Pump Motors Recalled for Fire Danger

Apr 20, 2021

If you bought a pump motor for your swimming pool online from Inyo Pool Products in the past four years, you’ll want to verify whether yours is affected by a recent federal safety alert. The Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 25 announced that Inyo Pool Products Inc., of Longwood, Fla., is recalling about 800 PureLine 1.5 HP Pool Pump Motors due to a defect that could cause the motors to overheat — posing a fire hazard and already having resulted in 26 reports of motors “burning, smoking or melting.”

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Don't Forget to Flush! A 6-Step Guide for Flushing Your Gas or Electric Water Heater

Apr 20, 2021

Have you flushed your water heater lately? A lot of homeowners miss this item on their annual maintenance checklist. Thankfully, it’s a fairly simple task. Here’s a step-by-step guide.

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Can You Pour Cooking Grease Down the Drain? No. Here's Why

Apr 20, 2021

Even though they're liquids, you really shouldn’t pour grease, oil or animal fat down any kind of drain — including your toilet. The reason why is a little gross. Here’s what you need to know.