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The Pros and Cons of Infrared Sauna vs Traditional Sauna

Saunas have been cherished for their wellness and relaxation benefits for centuries. With the advent of modern technology, infrared saunas have entered the market, offering a unique and innovative approach to sauna therapy. …

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10 Creative Ideas for Your Outdoor Shower Design

Outdoor showers are a fantastic addition to any backyard, patio, or pool area. They offer an opportunity to wash off the day's stresses, cool down in the summer heat, or bask in the fresh air while you get clean.…

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10 Surprising Benefits of Using Mulch in Your Garden

Mulching is an essential gardening practice that many homeowners often overlook. A layer of mulch can provide many benefits for your garden, such as conserving moisture, suppressing weeds, improving soil health, and enhancing the overall appearance of your landscape.…

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Painting the Dahl House

We chose Benjamin Moore for our interior and exterior paint and couldn't be more happy with the results.…

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Water Damage Repair: What Can You Salvage

When water damage occurs, the first step is assessing the source of the water and thus its category. This is important because the category determines what can be saved and what can't be saved.…

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Go Organic to Shrink Your Gardening Budget

Green thumbs rejoice! The long-standing Illustrated Guide to Gardening from Reader's Digest has been recently revised and updated to include color photos, illustrations, and is entirely focused on organic solutions.…

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How to Build a Raised Redwood Deck

Building a raised redwood deck is one of the most popular home improvement projects a homeowner can take on. They're fast to build, redwood is affordable to buy, and they are always a beautiful addition to any yard. …

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How to Change Your Home Air Filters

Changing your HVAC system’s filters is one of the easiest but often overlooked home maintenance tasks. It takes less than 5 minutes to change your filters and will ensure your HVAC system runs strongly throughout the hottest and coldest…

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Hints for Painting Clean Up With a Septic System

Probably the best, and greenest, method is to cut back on the amount of clean up required. Squeeze every last drop from your paintbrush and roller tray. Use disposable liners for that tray. Try to get paint on the…

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Celebrate Earth Day By Going with Greenworks

By celebrating Earth Day I stand in support of environmental protection. This can come in many ways. Protecting our oceans, air, and land, for future generations is the biggest legacy we will leave our children. …

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Build a Garage Workshop on a Budget

Being on a budget shouldn't persuade you from building your dream garage workshop. You can still put together an awesome garage workshop, with gently used tools and storage equipment.…

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New Composite Deck Colors

Year after year, composite decking materials continue to get better and better. At this years International Builders Show, MoistureShield introduced two new colors of composite decking featuring their CoolDeck technology. …

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A Mid-Century Modern Prefab

This month Yankee Barn Homes is celebrating their 50th anniversary. And to celebrate this milestone we are sharing one of our favorite homes of theirs, the Mad River Modern. …

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How to Get Rid of Bed Bugs

Bed bugs make our list of the worst insect invaders, and studies have shown they are becoming increasingly resistant to insecticides. But following these basic steps for detection and extermination will help you get rid of bed bugs and…

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Father’s Day Garage Makeover

As a car and tool enthusiast day—finding proper storage is a never-ending challenge. So when Lowe’s announced they’re now the home for the CRAFTSMAN collection and invited me to check out the latest products, I jumped at the opportunity!…

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The New Purple Mattress

Purple mattress has introduced a major update to their popular mattress. They now offer three different comfort levels as well.…

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How to Soundproof a Room

Whether you play in a big house or a small apartment, it’s important to strike a balance between quiet and the sound of music. Here are a few tips to help.…

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The Argument For Gentrification

At it's most surface level, when an area is gentrified, a once-blighted urban community is repaired, reoccupied, and revitalized. This doesn't go without hard work by dedicated people, and it isn't an overnight process. …

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When Gentrification Fails

Between existing neighborhood conditions, rehabilitation projects, attracting like-minded new residents and later profitable businesses, finding the proper balance in between both the controllable and uncontrollable forces is no simple task.…

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Yuppies In The Ghetto: What Exactly Is Gentrification?

The word conjures everything from visuals of empty-nesters and yuppies sipping lattes from their million-dollar renovated brownstones to angry hipsters and working class people protesting the construction of new buildings where old ones once stood, fighting for the perceived…

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Black Friday Deals at Lowe’s

Lowe's has just launched their Black Friday deals which include a ton of appliances, tools, and other home improvement products that you've been coveting. …