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Renters Insurance: Do You Need It? What’s Covered? What’s Not Covered?

Home & GardenMoving/Buying/Selling A Home

If you rent an apartment, or a house, then you're probably wondering if you should buy renters insurance or not. So, who really needs to buy renter's insurance? Here's what you need to know about insurance for renters.

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The Best Moving Checklist: Everything You Need To Do Before You Move

Home & GardenMoving/Buying/Selling A Home

When I was moving out of state -- from Oregon to Washington -- the items on this moving checklist made my move so much easier. Without this list, I would have lost my mind!

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Getting To Know Our ThermoSpas Hot Tub: From Delivery To Daily Spa Therapy

Cleaning ThingsHome & Garden

Here's some inside scoop about the ThermoSpa hot tub delivery process. It wasn't exactly as we thought it would be. That doesn't mean it was a 'bad' experience -- just different than we initially thought.

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When It Pays To Hire A Professional For Home Repairs & Home Projects And When It’s Better To Do It Yourself

Fixing ThingsHome & Garden

In the end, doing everything yourself will usually cost more -- in terms of money, wasted time, and errors due to inexperience. Tackling too many DIY projects will also cost you in terms of the amount of time you could have spent with your family and the time you could have spent taking care of yourself.

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Paying A Professional Carpet Cleaning Service vs Doing It Yourself With A Rented Carpet Cleaner

I'm here to tell you that sometimes doing it yourself does not pay off. In addition to paying to rent the carpet cleaner machine, and the carpet cleaning solution, three of us spent 2 days moving furniture, setting up fans, and maneuvering this HUGE machine to get our carpets clean. We lost a lot of valuable time. And we're all sore!

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The Best Soap Scum Removers For Removing Soap Scum In The Bathroom

Cleaning ThingsHome & Garden

Throughout my cleaning career, I have cleaned a lot of showers and tubs -- many times without great success. But over time, I've found what I consider to be the best products and methods for soap scum removal.

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We Got A ThermoSpas Hot Tub… Our First Hot Tub Ever!

Decorating Inside & OutHome & Garden

I never thought I would be the owner of a hot tub. Much to my surprise, I'm actually extremely glad that we got a hot tub, and a ThermoSpas one a that! Jim is, too. Here's a little about how we became sold on ThermoSpas and felt that we just had to have a one of their hot tubs...

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Bay Leaves: An All-Natural & Safe Home Remedy To Rid Your Kitchen Of Ants

Cleaning ThingsHome & Garden

We had a big problem with black ants in the kitchen. To get rid of them I didn't use any chemicals. Nor did I purchase any 'safe' ant repellents or anything. Instead, I searched for a natural home remedy that would work. I found it... Bay leaves!

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Why The Miele Vacuum Is Better Than The Dyson, Rainbow & Oreck Vacuum Cleaners

Cleaning ThingsHome & Garden

The Miele is probably the best vacuum cleaner that I have ever used. In my business of cleaning homes for a living, I've used many different types of vacuums. But the Miele stands above the rest. See why I choose the Miele vacuum cleaner over the Dyson, the Rainbow, the Oreck, and other vacuum cleaners...

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  • Cleaning ThingsWant the best household cleaning tips and cleaning products? You’ve come to the right place! Here, homeowners are sharing their personal reviews of popular cleaning products — including the good & the bad, the pros & the cons, the ones you should try & the ones you should skip. Plus, all our favorite cleaning tips to get the job done right the first time… while saving time and money in the long run.
  • Decorating Inside & OutHomeowners share their own clever home decorating ideas for inside & outside. See photos and examples, helpful tips, and things we’ve learned firsthand before you try to do the same thing yourself. You’ll benefit from our mistakes and get inspired to try new things! Use these inexpensive DIY home decor ideas to jazz up your indoor & outdoor living spaces.
  • Storing & Organizing ThingsWant to get organized? Need a place to put everything? Here, homeowners share their best tips for keeping things organized when you’re storing things in closets, pantries, attics, basements, and garages. From bathroom & closet organizers to kitchen & pantry organization tips — we’ve got DIY tips you won’t find anywhere else.
  • Fixing ThingsLooking for DIY repair instructions and helpful tips for fixing things yourself around the house? Homeowners share their personal experiences fixing things at home. You can learn from our mistakes! Our step-by-step home repair guides are for average people who want to try to do the repair themselves, before hiring a professional. See how to do outdoor repairs (like lawn, garden, plants, gutters & swimming pool issues) and indoor repairs (like appliances, dishwashers, water heaters, garage doors, tub & shower issues).
  • Moving/Buying/Selling A HomeGoing to be moving, buying, or selling a house soon? Here, homeowners are sharing their favorite tips for those who like to do things themselves, instead of hiring a professional. If you’re going to hire a professional to help you buy/sell the house and move your belongings to your new residence, we’ve got some expert tips and firsthand experience with that too!

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