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To Block... or Not to Block Crawlspace Vents during the Winter?
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During the winter months, your crawlspace can be a source of cold floors and lost heat, but blocking your vents may not always be the best way to compensate for this. Learn more about blocking crawlspace vents during the winter.
How Central Vacuum Systems Work
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When the floor needs a good cleaning, most of us reach for the portable vacuum cleaner and drag it around the house. Well, what if your whole house were a vacuum? Find out how central vacuum systems work.
Repairing Insect Damage to Your Home
You're cleaning up your lovely home one day when your vacuum cleaner attachment goes right through your wood floor! What does this mean for your home and how do you fix it?
How to Repair a Deck
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A deck can be a great spot for peace and tranquility. Caring for a deck, though, can be a nightmare. Learn how to repair a deck.
What is soft-story seismic retrofitting?
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A soft-story building has a first floor that's more flexible than the ones above -- think apartments over a department store that's mostly open space. How does soft-story retrofitting keep such buildings from collapsing in a quake?
The Stonefish Hides in Plain Sight and Packs a Painful Sting
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The stonefish might look like just another rock on the ocean floor, but don't let that fool you; it holds the title of the most venomous fish in the world. If you're not careful, a step on this camouflaged critter could lead to some serious consequences.
Top 10 Must-have Home Accessories
Home decor encompasses many different elements of design, from what kind of flooring you use to how the furniture is arranged in each room. But real wow-factor shows up in your home accessories. They give your home its personality and character.
Have a Tabby Cat? It's Not an Actual Breed
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Tabby cats are everywhere. Whether they're lounging on windowsills or chasing toys across the living room floor, these striped felines are among the most recognizable in the pet world. But there's more to a tabby cat than just its good looks and charming antics.
Uses for Vinegar: Cleaning Your House
Vinegar can help clean many parts of your home. Learn helpful and surprising hints on how vinegar can be used to clean your home.
How to Install Carpeting
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Install carpet yourself with a little planning. Learn what tools and materials you need, then follow these step-by-step instructions.