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    13 Fire Hazards Hidden in Your Home — and What To Do About Them

    Unbeknownst to many people, certain common objects in our homes can be a fire hazard. To make things trickier, these hidden hazards often go unnoticed — posing a real risk to humans and pets. Many stem from everyday objects or…

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    6 Places You Should Never Keep Your Phone

    Many of us have a tough time not being hopelessly attached to our phones these days. With the wealth of compelling apps, emails, texts, and news updates about the chaotic state of various parts of the world, it’s seemingly inevitable…

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    Never, Ever, Ever Store These Things Under The Sink

    This time of year, when we’re all trying to do what we can to keep our respective winter caves as clean and organized as possible, it might be tempting to store as many things as you can under the sink.…

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    Are You a Snowbird? 11 Ways To Winterize Your Home While You’re Away

    Properly winterizing your home is crucial — especially if you’re planning on leaving for a while. Failing to take the necessary precautions can result in costly damages such as frozen or burst pipes, which can cause extensive water damage. Winterizing your…

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    Things You Should Never Clean With Dish Soap

    Plenty of us have found ourselves possessed by the fleeting though wonderfully productive desire to make our kitchens and valuables as clean as humanly possible. It’s not uncommon to naturally reach for the dish soap when such an urge arises,…

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    13 Surprisingly Simple Home Repairs You Can DIY to Save Big

    There are many good things about owning a home, but paying for repairs isn’t one of them. By some estimates, homeowners spend 1% to 4% of a home’s value on maintenance and repairs every year. That’s as much as $500…