Your home suffers a lot of wear and tear each day. It’s normal to see hints of damage here and there – but wouldn’t it be nicer without them. What can you do to clear up after a minor domestic catastrophe? Whether it’s damage that comes from repeated use, or a one-off accident that’s left…
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July 22, 2021 Reviewed by Asya Biddle, Cleaning Services Professional & Owner of The Dust Busters, Williamsport, PAWritten by HomeAdvisor. 3 Washer & Dryer Maintenance Tips Maintaining your washer and dryer is an important part of improving the safety and efficiency of your home. Here’s how to keep both in great shape: Add a drip…
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Learn how to unclog your garbage disposal with My Fix it Up Life and HomeAdvisor. Fixing your clogged disposal might be easier than you think!
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Smart home technology is now everywhere you turn, from home centers to the home page of your favorite online retailer. And that’s great if you’re a whiz with technology — but for the rest of us, knowing where to begin can be a challenge. New to smart home technology? Here are two great places to…
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Hoping to stay in your home forever, no matter your age or ability? Technology — more specifically smart home technology — is becoming a big part of the Aging in Place holistic home improvement strategy that allows you to do just that. “We’ve seen a huge uptick in business as more people look for technology…
Read MoreA smart home is also a green home. While convenience and security are the most obvious smart home benefits, the technology can also help slash energy costs. That’s welcome news as we head in to the home-heating season; average household expenditures will be up between 8 and 18 percent this winter, depending on heating fuel…
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No matter your experience in the kitchen, it’s always nice to have a helping hand. Here are four smart devices to help you create your next culinary masterpiece. 1. Smart Trashcan Attachments Smart trashcan attachments scan the barcodes of items you throw away and compile shopping lists. This can make planning your next big meal…
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What can and can’t you put in your garbage disposal can be confusing. Use this quick guide to keep your disposal safe from clogging materials. Truth: Bread. Most bread won’t harm your disposal. But it’s important to avoid putting large amounts in at once. Lots of bread can retain moisture and cause clogs in your disposal…
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Extended: Manufacturers of smart home equipment have about 84 million good reasons to target pet owners with their products. That’s roughly how many U.S. households own a pet, with cats and dogs providing the lion’s share of four-legged friends, according to the 2017-2018 National Pet Owners Survey from the American Pet Product Association (APPA). The…
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I was one of four children growing up. Now that I have a couple kids of my own, I often wonder how my parents raised us without modern technologies like mobile phones and GPS. Sure, technology has given rise to some new parental challenges—controlling screen time, for example, or managing social media—but on balance it’s…
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The latest in smart home technology lets you give your home’s security a major overhaul for only a few hundred dollars. Here are three security-boosting devices perfect for you home. Extended Version: Your home is a sanctuary, but it’s also an accident waiting to happen. In fact, more than 28 million Americans end up in…
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