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How to Open a Garage Door Manually

Apr 06, 2021

Garage door won't open automatically? Here's how you can open it manually whether from the inside or the outside.

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Don't Sleep on This: 700 HOFISH Mattresses Recalled Over Fire Risk

Apr 06, 2021

If you purchased a HOFISH mattress between September 2019 and January 2020, you’ll want to stop using it immediately. About 700 mattresses sold during this period have been recalled by the manufacturer because they do not comply with the federal flammability standard. Here's what you need to know.

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11 Ways to Get Rid of Bad Dog Smell in Your Home

Apr 05, 2021

You love your dog, but your don't love the way she makes your house smell. Here are our top tips for removing dog odors from your home, including some proactive steps to keep your house smelling fresh.

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How to Install a Bathroom Vanity in 7 Steps

Apr 05, 2021

Installing a new vanity is a simple enough project for DIYers to do themselves. Here’s our step-by-step guide.

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Let's Shed Some Light on the Situation: How to Change a Lightbulb

Apr 05, 2021

How many people does it take to change a lightbulb? Just one — you! You likely already know how to do this simple chore, but here's a refresher course, plus some tips and tricks.

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Gimme a Tax Break: 5 Things to Know to Get the Latest HVAC Tax Credits and Rebates

Apr 04, 2021

Are you putting in a new furnace or air conditioner this year? Learn whether your new energy-efficient appliance qualifies you to receive a federal tax credit — and how to claim it.

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Crushing Hazard Leads to Recall of 82,000 Bed Tech Platform Bed Frames

Apr 02, 2021

If you purchased a Bed Tech-brand HR Platform bed frame in roughly the past year, you’re going to want to see if you’re impacted by a new federal safety action. Global Home Imports Inc. is recalling some 82,000 of the product due to a defect that could allow the bed frames to collapse while occupied, posing a crushing hazard that could result in “severe injury or death.”

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Got Your Mind in the Gutter? Ponder Our 8-Step Gutter-Installation Guide

Mar 31, 2021

Gutter installation is usually done by professionals, but you can save a few bucks by doing the work yourself — and why not? As long as you have the knowledge, and the right materials and tools, you can likely get the job done in a day or two. Follow our step-by-step overview of how to install gutters.

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Are You Sitting Down? Hillsdale Furniture Recalls 10,500 Stools Over Fall Risk

Mar 30, 2021

Hillsdale Furniture has recalled about 10,570 Jennings Counter and Bar Stools due to a fall risk. If you purchased one of these stools between October 2020 and January 2021, it might be part of this recall. Here’s what you need to know.

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Weeds, Whacked! 5 Ways to Kill Weeds in Your Driveway or Sidewalk

Mar 30, 2021

Removing weeds from the driveway and sidewalk is a chore homeowners have to deal with eventually. Here are five efficient ways to remove this pesky plant life — and prevent it from reappearing.

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How to Clean Windows to Get That Streak-Free Shine

Mar 29, 2021

What's the point of washing windows if you're left with streaks after they're clean? Following some tips from professional window cleaners, here's a step-by-step guide on how to get that streak-free shine.