Maintenance

7 Tips for Saving in Winter

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Find out how to lower your electricity bill in winter with these money-saving tips, like blocking drafts and adjusting the temperature of your water heater.

Winter Money-Saving Tips

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Keep your electricity bill low throughout the winter with these simple and inexpensive hacks.

Waterproofing Your MP3 Player

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Try this innovative accessory and take your MP3 player for a swim.

Pond Winterizing

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Host John Cretti shares a winter survival guide for your pond.

How to Restore Furniture

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Learn how to bring wooden outdoor furniture back to life in just a few steps.

How to Patch Drywall

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Learn how to fix unsightly holes in the wall with this quick and easy tutorial.

Easy Fix for Your Ice Maker

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It's easy to fix an ice maker by replacing the water supply valve.

Outdoor Furniture Buying Guide

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From sectionals and tables to cushions and seating, learn which types of outdoor furniture are best at standing up against the weather.

Leave on the Air Conditioning to Avoid Mold

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Leaving the air conditioning running in your home will not only cool your home, it will help remove moisture from the air and help circulate and filter the air.

Wintering Geraniums

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Discover how to winter geraniums using simple techniques and easy-grows-it tips.

Lawn Mower Maintenance

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A lawn care expert offers advice on how to get your mower in tip-top shape for spring and maintenance to keep it running through the season.

How to Grow Mountain Laurel

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This showy, shade-loving shrub lights up the spring landscape with trusses of gorgeous flowers.

How to Prepare Soil for a Garden

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Learn how to thoroughly prepare soil for a successful garden.

The Secret to Deadheading Plants

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Picking off dead flower heads not only tidies up a plant but also channels its energy into growth and the production of new flowers.

Top Garden Tool Tips for Winter

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Repairing Roof Damage

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A homeowner wants to know the cost of repairing a hole caused by moisture from a damaged roof.

Stormwater Management the Natural Way

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Smart builders ease overloaded water systems by letting nature take its course.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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Install carbon monoxide detectors to prevent "the silent killer," and get valuable tips on maintaining carbon monoxide and smoke detectors to keep your home safe.