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The 5 Best Robotic Vacuums (2022 Review)

Robot vacuums use sensors and bumpers to navigate your home as they clean your floors. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best robotic vacuums on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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Best Portable Generators (2024 Guide)

Generators keep you prepared for at-home power outages as well as outdoor camping trips. This review examines the best portable generators.
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5 Best Electric Tillers (2024 Guide)

An electric tiller can help you start a new garden or tend to a current one. This review examines the best electric tillers. 
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How to Anchor Hardscaping with Plants | This Old House: Live

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps out a friend with some plantings that work well with a winding, brick walkway.
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Summer Lawn Care Tips

Wondering how to care for your lawn in the summer? We have all the top tips to keep your lawn lush in the hot summer months.
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How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie is a pernicious weed you don’t want in your lawn. We’ll show you how to get rid of it.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in California

Keep reading to learn about which home protection plan provides the right coverage for you and your home in the state of California.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Texas

Investing in a home warranty can help protect the appliances and systems you use everyday. Keep reading to learn about the best home warranty companies in Texas.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Florida

If you live in Florida and want extra protection for your home systems and appliances, consider investing in a home warranty. In this article, we’ll discuss the top five home warranty companies in Florida and help you pick a home protection plan that gives you peace of mind.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Arkansas

Replacing home systems and appliances can be time-consuming, costly, and stressful for Arkansas homeowners. Instead of waiting for an item to fail or break down due to everyday wear and tear, consider investing in a home warranty plan. Keep reading for the best home warranty companies in Arkansas.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Arizona

An Arizona home warranty can be useful when appliances or systems in your home need to be repaired or replaced. Keep reading to learn about the best home warranty companies in Arizona.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Wisconsin

Read this breakdown of the best home warranty companies in Wisconsin as the first step to protecting your home’s systems and appliances.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Colorado

A home warranty can protect your major home systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear. Read on for the best home warranty companies in Colorado.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Maryland (2022)

A Maryland home warranty can help you pay for appliances and systems in your home that break down due to age or normal wear and tear. Keep reading for our top home warranty picks for Maryland residents.
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AHW Home Warranty Review

Read our AHW Home Warranty review to learn about its coverage and pricing and why we recommend other top-rated home warranty providers in the industry.
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How to Restore a Lawn Full of Weeds

Read our handy guide on how to restore a weedy, patchy lawn to its former glory.
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First American Home Warranty Review

First American is one of the top home warranty providers in the industry. Read this First American Home Warranty review to determine if it’s right for you.
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Old Republic Home Warranty Review

When major home systems and appliances break down due to normal wear and tear, it can be challenging to pay for repairs or replacements out of pocket. Fortunately, a home warranty can save homeowners money by protecting these items when they fail. Keep reading this Old Republic Home Protection review to determine if an ORHP plan is right for you.
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America’s Preferred Home Warranty Review

In this America’s Preferred Home Warranty review, we examine the company’s coverage, cost, and reputation to help you determine if it’s the right home warranty provider for you.
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Elevate Home Warranty Review

A home warranty is a renewable service contract that covers unexpected repairs due to normal wear and tear. It provides financial protection when a covered home system or appliance breaks down or stops working. But not all plans are built the same—while some home warranty policies may exclusively cover appliances or systems, others provide comprehensive coverage for both types of items. Keep reading this Elevate Home Warranty review to learn about this company’s plans, coverage, and pricing, and determine if Elevate is right for you.
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American Home Guard Review

A home warranty can help you by protecting major systems and appliances when they break down due to normal wear and tear. American Home Guard was a home warranty company that unfortunately closed down a few years ago. Keep reading this review to learn which top home warranty alternatives we recommend.
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HomeGuard HomeWarranty Review

One way to save money on repair or replacement costs is to purchase a home warranty. This home service contract works as insurance against wear and tear on major systems and appliances in your home and covers items that break down due to normal wear and tear. In this HomeGuard HomeWarranty review, we’ll discuss plans and pricing and help you decide if this home warranty is right for you.
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Home Warranty Inc. Review

When a major home appliance or system breaks down, it can cost homeowners hundreds of dollars for a repair. A home warranty can protect homeowners and give them peace of mind by covering the cost of expensive repairs and replacements. Keep reading this Home Warranty Inc. review to learn about plans, pricing, and coverage, and find out if this home warranty company is right for you.
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Rheem Water Heater Warranty Review

When you purchase a water heater, a Rheem water heater warranty may be enough coverage to protect the item when it’s new. However, factory warranties carry expiration dates, so once this protection period ends, you’re left to face the costs. A home warranty can protect your budget and give you peace of mind by covering appliances and systems regardless of their age.
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A.B. May Home Warranty Review

Buying a home is one of the largest investments you can make during your lifetime, and protecting your investment should be a top priority. Because unexpected system failures and home repairs can and will happen, safeguarding your home and finances against costly repairs and replacements is a wise decision. Investing in a home warranty can give you peace of mind and the protection you need for your home.