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6 Dirty secrets your home is hiding

A home disaster is a scary and expensive experience. Here are six potential home disasters lurking in your home and how these DIYers...

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Home technology and gadgets that make life easier

Every year around January, the best and the brightest consumer tech whizzes get together in Las Vegas to showcase their new products...

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Bathroom design trends for 2013

From organic materials to surprising splashes of color to spa-like retreats, we have the scoop from the experts about the latest in...

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Dream Designer: Exterior design tool to help visualize a home redo

Curb appeal is a big deal, whether or not you’re planning a home sale. After all, the outside of your home is the first thing people...

Outdoor & Gardening

Easy home maintenance tips for the new year

Do you still have summer patio furniture on the patio, collecting snow? Did you ditch your home fix-it list as soon as the holiday...

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Choosing the right faucet for your bathroom

The sink is an essential location in the bathroom — one that all of your guests are bound to see. Here are a few ideas to choose a...

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Choosing the right faucet for your kitchen

Your kitchen sink gets a lot of action, and choosing the perfect faucet can be a little tricky. Here are a few tips to get your...

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DIY vs. hired help: Benefits and drawbacks

Learning how to do simple home projects yourself can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year. And with all of the...

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Top trends in bathroom remodels

When it comes to personal style, your home's bathroom is no longer last on the list. Today's top trends in bathroom remodels will...

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Top trends in kitchen remodels

With the holiday season approaching, it may be time for a kitchen style enhancement. This year, you won't be the only cook in the...

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Easy weekend projects to update your home

You have done your time from nine to five — now the weekend is here, and you've got two days for a mini home makeover. But don't let...

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Holiday home improvement: Projects for the season

The flights have been booked and there's no turning back — your home is the host for this year's holiday festivities. The feeling...

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Top energy-efficient home renovation projects

Buying energy-efficient appliances can save you hundreds of dollars a year on your home electricity bill. However, there are many...

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Renovation tools: When to rent and when to buy

Getting ready to tackle a home renovation project, but not sure if you should rent or buy the tools for the job? Here are a few...

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DIY vs. hired help: Choosing the right path

You're ready to tackle a home improvement project – but how do you know if you should do it yourself or hire a professional? It...

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Deciding which home projects to tackle first

When it comes to home improvement, you want it all. You've pinned a zillion ideas on Pinterest and you're ready to get moving. So...

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10 Home updates under $20

No room in your wallet for a big update to your home? No problem! Try these simple updates that can make a big impact, all for under...

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Must-have tools for the DIY homeowner

Do you have what it takes to do the job?

Home Improvement

How to set a home improvement budget

Sometimes home improvements are necessary and sometimes there are projects we just want to do to improve our home. Either way,...

Career Advice

Lisa Ling partners with IKEA to put education first

Lisa Ling is a woman who can do it all. Always on the cutting edge of current events, she's a celebrity who has her finger on the...

Organizing and Repair How-tos

How to install wood flooring

Wood floors are beautiful and easy to clean. Don't spend a fortune getting them installed. Follow these tips to install solid...