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Christmas Tree Maintenance: How To Keep up With Your Tree

Learn some of the most effective tips for keeping your Christmas tree happy and healthy all season long with our tree maintenance guide.
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Which Wood Glue to Use When

Lots of DIY projects, both small- and large-scale, often call for the use of wood glue. But did you know that "wood glue" is an umbrella term, and there are multiple adherents to choose from?
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How to Paint a Mandala on a Deck

Mandala designs have increasingly been on the rise in the Western world for a few years now. They’re everywhere: on apparel, linens, in adult coloring books, and are especially popular as tattoo designs
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Everything You Need to Know About Meyer Lemon Trees

Meyer lemon trees combine the best of lemons and mandarin oranges into one hybrid, fruit-bearing tree.
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Everything You Need to Know About Thuja Green Giant Trees

Thuja Green Giant trees are sturdy and adaptable evergreens, with lush green leaves year-round and impressive annual growth.
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Vivint Smart Home Security Review

In this Vivint review, we break down the company’s home security equipment and monthly monitoring plans. Keep reading to see if it’s the right security system for you.
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Best DIY Home Security Systems

If you don’t want to be held down by long contracts, you may benefit from a DIY home security system. In this article we discuss the best DIY home security systems to help you choose a system for your home.
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SimpliSafe Home Security Review

SimpliSafe is an established home security company that offers alarm systems and monitoring services to keep your home or business safe. This review of SimpliSafe includes everything the company has to offer and shows how it compares to competitors.
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Home Security Rating Methodology

The This Old House Reviews team is committed to providing comprehensive and unbiased reviews to our readers. This means earning your trust through transparency and having the data to back up our ratings and recommendations.
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Achosa Home Warranty Review

A home protection plan provides peace of mind by covering unexpected expenses resulting from a broken home system or appliance. Keep reading this Achosa Home Warranty review to learn more about the provider’s coverage, pricing, plans, and policy features.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Mississippi

When your home systems and appliances break down from normal wear and tear, a home warranty can protect them and prevent you from paying expensive, out-of-pocket repair or replacement costs. Keep reading for the top home warranty companies in Mississippi.
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Best Home Warranty Companies in Minnesota

To protect your home and avoid breaking the bank for an unexpected repair or replacement, consider purchasing home warranty coverage for your major systems and appliances. Read our review of the best home warranty companies in Minnesota to find the right coverage for you and your home.
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Stayci Fast

Founder & Creative Director, New England Staging & Interiors
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Denise Enright

Interior Designer, Denise Enright Interior Design
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Christina Carlson

Project Architect, Union Studio Architecture & Community Design
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Robin Decoteau

Designer, Cape Associates
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Josh Piper

Senior Project Manager, Cape Associates
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Abigail Chapman

Project Manager, Cape Associates
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Matt Cole

President & CEO, Cape Associates
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How To Build a DIY Kids Bicycle Rack

In this guide, Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a rack to store children’s bikes, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall.
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Low-Maintenance Ground Covers for Any Type of Yard

Landscaping expert Jenn Nawada explains how ground cover plants are a creative alternative to rocks and mulch, and then tells us about some of her favorite varieties.
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Watch This Quick & Easy Shingle Siding Installation

For our 2020 Idea House: the Cottage on the Cape, we chose our white cedar shingles factory-finished in a rich Atlantic Blue to save time and labor. We captured the full installation in this amazing time-lapse video!
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How To Restore Faded Pavers: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduced in the 1990s, older concrete pavers may be showing their age. Here are some remedies short of replacement.
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How To Grow & Care for Impatiens

This article covers all you need to know about caring for your impatiens, from choosing the right location to feeding and propagation tips.