Home Maintenance
Explore expert tips, trends, and advice for Home Maintenance. Find everything you need to enhance your living space, inside and out, with Homes & Gardens
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Hornet vs. Wasp – how to spot the difference and why it matters for pest control success and your safetyPublished
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'They are not designed to be storage' – experts warn you should never store these 5 things on your washer or dryerPublished
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This $5 hack can cut your water bill in half and vastly improve your water pressure – it's perfect for renters and homeowners alikePublished
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7 surprising things attracting pests to your home – and what to do right now to ward off summer infestationsPublished
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What to Pack First When Moving House – An Eight-Week Schedule For Less Stress and MessLast updated
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What are gutter guards, and do they really work? Roofing experts reveal these mean 'less to worry about', including mold and pestsPublished
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How to get rid of gnats – 9 easy methods pest control pros and entomologists loveLast updated
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5 surprisingly practical ways to re-purpose old bed sheets for cleaning, decluttering and storage at homePublished
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Do you need to turn the lights off when you leave a room? Experts have ended this time-honored debate once and for allPublished
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I tried the baking soda trick to quickly and naturally clean my outdoor rug – it’s now set for Easter outdoor hostingPublished
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The 5 worst things you can do to your fridge – these will drive up energy costs and result in pricey and regrettable repairsPublished
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Extend the lifespan of your appliance with 5 simple but crucial washing machine maintenance tipsPublished
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5 vital ways a home battery backup can help with your most urgent needs in a power outage – from heating to flood prevention and calls
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6 things you should never throw in the trash – and what to do for safe disposal insteadPublished
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7 spring home maintenance mistakes to never make – overlooking these now can lead to pest problems and structural damagePublished
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10 common but little-known HOA fines to watch out for – and how to avoid themPublished
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I’m a homes editor and these are the 4 vital storage items I’m 'adding to cart' this spring – and why you should tooPublished
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7 things you should repair instead of replace in your home – and how to complete the job well yourself in a few simple stepsPublished
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Why does my carpet feel damp? Property experts reveal the 3 causes and how to fix them properly to avoid moldPublished
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The 5 things you should never recycle at home – 'most people don’t realize' how damaging it can be, experts warnPublished
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6 things people with clean sunrooms always do – expert tips to make the most of your sunroom this springPublished
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8 things secretly making your allergies worse at home, according to immunologists – and what to do about eachPublished
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I was struggling with high humidity and mold in my basement bedroom before trying this affordable $40 dehumidifier from AmazonPublished
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The 3 worst things you can do to your freezer – these will put you on the fast track to costly early replacementPublished
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These 3 everyday items are secretly polluting your home's air – I'm a toxicologist and you can protect your family with simple swapsPublished
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How to safely and responsibly dispose of your old home appliances – and the one thing experts warn you should never doPublished
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How to reduce water bills – 7 expert-approved tips to help you save money and the planet this World Water Day and beyondPublished
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Buying a house this summer? Realtors reveal 5 essential things to know ahead of time will save you many a headache or disappointmentPublished
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Is it good to sleep with a humidifier on? Experts promise 'several benefits' so long as you follow two crucial rulesPublished
