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Your Home Flooded? Here’s Exactly What to Do Next To Minimize Damage
Thu Oct 15 4:04 pm

Parts of the U.S. are facing an increased risk of flooding. Here’s your no-panic playbook for if it ever happens to you.

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Pamela Anderson’s Best Garden & Landscaping Tips, Straight From Her Backyard
Thu Oct 15 3:31 pm

The actress and activist shows how a thoughtfully designed landscape can create a memorable first impression.

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If You See a Traffic Light With a Yellow Border, Here’s What It Means
Wed Oct 14 5:01 pm

Yellow borders around traffic lights help drivers notice signals sooner. Learn why some intersections have reflective frames and others don't.

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Previous Homeowners May Still Have Access to Your Smart Home — Here’s How To Check
Wed Oct 14 4:36 pm

Previous homeowners may still control connected devices after moving out. Learn how to check ownership, reset access, and protect a new home.

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The 2027 Colors of the Year Are Here — Here’s What Your Favorite Paint Brands Picked
Wed Oct 14 4:31 pm

See the 2027 Colors of the Year from Behr, Sherwin-Williams, Valspar, and more, with easy ideas for using each shade at home.

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50 Haunted Buildings That Show Every State Has a Ghost Story
Mon Oct 12 3:50 pm

Every state has a historic building with a haunted reputation. These 50 homes, hotels, prisons, and landmarks come with ghost stories.

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What Is “House Blindness”? I Think I Have It
Fri Oct 09 12:17 pm

House blindness happens when clutter, mess and unfinished projects become easy to ignore. Here’s how to spot it and reset your view.

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Fix Your Fridge: All Your Questions About Refrigerators Answered
Thu Oct 08 4:28 pm

Frustrated by refrigerator issues? Use these tips to handle common problems and routine maintenance.

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When Should You Actually Use Your Hazard Lights? You May Be Using Them Wrong
Thu Oct 08 4:19 pm

Learn when to use hazard lights while driving, when flashers can cause confusion, and why state laws matter before switching them on.

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I Tried To Renovate Everything at Once. Here’s What Went Wrong…
Thu Oct 08 2:37 pm

Taking on too many renovation projects can leave your home full of unfinished jobs. Here’s how to reset and finally finish them.

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When Are You Too Old To Move Furniture? Experts Weigh In
Wed Oct 07 4:46 pm

Learn how to factor age, strength and safety before your next furniture-moving attempt.

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Why Wind Is More Dangerous When the Leaves Are Still on Trees
Tue Oct 06 4:08 pm

Wind can put more strain on trees before leaves fall, especially when rain has soaked the soil. Here’s why the risk can increase.

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