Home & Garden
From manageable home improvement projects and cleaning, to gardening and pet care, here's everything you need to know about buying, selling, and maintaining your home.
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How to Survive a Massive Blizzard
Here's what to do when you get snowed in (because Rule Number One is to stay inside).
How to Rid Your Home of Toxic Radon
Radon is a colorless, odorless, invisible, naturally occurring radioactive gas that can plague your home, but there are ways to test for, get rid of, and prevent it from becoming a problem in the first place.
Can You Make a New House Key From a Photograph?
It's theoretically possible to cut a key from a photograph, but it's way more difficult than you might think.
How to Become a Person Who Cleans
The hard work might not be the cleaning. It might be figuring out why you don't feel like you can do it.
This Is the Easiest Way to Clean Door Tracks
Vacuuming tiny spaces is hard. This hack is easy.
How to Make Your Slippery Stairs Safer
Slippery stairs can cause serious injury to your pride—and your body.
Why Your Tap Water Is Cloudy (and Why It Matters)
While it may be safe to drink, it could be a sign that there's an issue with your plumbing.
Why Air Might Get Trapped in Your Pipes (and How to Fix It)
It might scare you momentarily, but it's probably nothing to worry about.
You Should Be Cleaning Your Toilet Tank (and How to Do It Right)
Think of it as essential toilet maintenance.
The Best Way to Clean a Microwave
Each part of your microwave needs a little special attention.
The Best Way to Clean a Keyboard (If You Don’t Have Compressed Air)
It requires patience and precision, but your effort will pay off.
The Best Books to Read to Get Your Home Spotless
Cleaning house can be a challenge, but luckily there are experts to help you figure it out.
The Worst House Emergencies That Come Without Warning (and How to Prepare for Them)
Sometimes your house will warn you that something is about to go very, very wrong—and sometimes there will be no warning at all.
These Are the Best Gadgets to Turn Your Regular Kitchen Into a Smart One
You can make your regular kitchen a little bit smarter with these DIY upgrades.
Five Things You Should Never Store in Your Garage
Fluctuations in temperature and humidity can harm your belongings.
How to Get Rid of a Bad Smell in Your Dryer
Never again put clean clothes in a stinky dryer.
Six Ways You Should Be Using Cat Litter (Even If You Don’t Have a Cat)
It absorbs cats' waste, and is surprisingly useful for a bunch of other reasons.
Use This App to Gamify Saving Money on Your Electricity Bill
With the help of AI, you can use less electricity, lower your electric bill, and earn cash for doing it.
How to Install a Wireless Light Switch
Control your lights from anywhere in your house—without running any new wires.
Six Questions Everyone Needs to Ask During a Home Inspection
This is your chance to learn about your new home.