If your vacuum cleaner just doesn’t seem to have to same sucking power it used to, don’t get rid of it just yet.  Get some simple trouble shooting tips to see if you can breathe new life into your old vacuum.  If you suddenly get a blast of too hot or

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Find out why a soil test might clue you in to specific care guidelines for your lawn.  Get ideas for gardening when you have very limited outdoor space.  Discover why accidental poisoning is a high risk at home and learn what you can do to prevent

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Your home's electrical panel is made up of circuits that provide electricity to your home. You probably never think about it until a circuit trips and you have to. But if you find that happening more often, could it mean that you need to upgrade your electrical service panel? Learn the five signs your service panel may need an upgrade.

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Is charging all those smart devices draining your wallet? Get tips on how to charge your devices without spending a fortune on electricity.  Take on spring cleaning with a good look at your garage.  We’ve got advice on garage cleaning and safety. 

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Get advice on how pendant lighting can totally change the look of a room, and find out how you can install pendant lighting yourself.  Learn about the latest looks for your kitchen backsplash including new materials and patterns.  Find out about

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Decks are only as strong as their fasteners and foundations, which is why inspecting your deck is an important preventative maintenance step. This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains 5 signs of a pending deck collapse.

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You’ve had your home inspection, and several issues have turned up.  Now what? Learn how to navigate the negotiation process.  Melting snow plus spring showers mean a wet yard.  Get tips to manage yard drainage.  Ready to open windows? Find out how to

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After news of the drinking water disaster in Flint, Michigan, how can you make sure your water is safe to drink, bathe in and cook with?  Tom and Leslie have advice to help. If you want to save water and still have a lush, green yard, you can install

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When spring comes around, a combination of snow melt and rain can spell disaster for your basement and your landscaping. And that water can cause a lot of damage if it goes where it shouldn’t. Get tips on how to tame the tide from This Old House

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It’s almost tax time.  If you’d like to spare yourself as much as possible, it’s time to look into tax deductions related to home ownership.  Learn which deductions are available.  Circuit breakers are and essential part of your electrical panel to

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