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Freedom Home Warranty Review

Outside of a catastrophic accident or weather event, homeowner’s insurance won’t pay for repairs or replacements on the vital appliances and systems in your home. For coverage related to wear and tear damage from regular use, you’ll need a home warranty, also known as a home service contract. This contract ensures that you won’t have to pay huge sums of money out of pocket if, for example, your refrigerator breaks down simply because it’s old. Keep reading this Freedom Home Warranty review to learn more.
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Home Depot Extended Warranty Review

A home warranty can supplement homeowners insurance and help cover the cost of repairs or replacements when major appliances and systems fail. Because there are many home warranty companies on the market, it can be difficult to figure out which company is right for you. In this Home Depot extended warranty review, we’ll discuss plans, pricing, and coverage, and recommend other home warranty alternatives.
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Long & Foster Home Warranty Review

Home warranties are an inexpensive way to avoid expensive repair and replacement costs for your home’s systems and appliances that break down from normal wear and tear. Long & Foster Home Warranty, now known as Cinch Home Services, protects important home items and gives homeowners peace of mind should something unexpectedly break down.
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Kitchen Before and After: See This Welcoming Tudor Revival Kitchen

By swapping spaces, a couple gain a bright, welcoming kitchen all set for get-togethers. See all the little details of this stunning Tudor Revival kitchen remodel.
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S18 E22: Cedar Shingles, Vegetable Garden

Tom explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles. Richard repairs a hose spigot, and Jenn builds and plants a self-watering vegetable garden.
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S41 E22: Tiling is a Family Affair

In this episode, Tom repairs 130-year-old pocket doors, and a new type of solar goes in. Jenn works with landscaper Fred to build a boulder wall. Richard gives a lesson on a modern heating system, and father Mark and son Erik Ferrante showcase the art of mosaic tile installation.
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All About White Cedar Shingles

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the architecture, installation, and maintenance of white cedar shingles.
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How To Fix a Leaky Hose Spigot

This Old House plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, explains some common failure points in hose spigots and how to repair them.
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How To Build a Self-Watering Vegetable Garden

In this DIY Smarts project, Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada travels to Raleigh, North Carolina, to help a couple build and plant a self-watering vegetable garden.
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How to Plant Organic Vegetables | This Old House: Live!

Need a family-friendly weekend project idea? Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada demonstrates various ways to plant vegetables in a raised garden bed—and how to get kids involved!
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Western Exterminator Review

If you’re interested in getting pest control services, find out all you need to know about Western Exterminator.
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Service Line Warranties of America Review

Are you in the market for a home warranty to get coverage on repair and replacement costs for systems and appliances? Read this Service Line Warranties of America review to learn more.
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Allied Home Warranty Review

Home warranties protect homeowners from unexpected repair and replacement costs. Unlike homeowner’s insurance, which protects your home from theft or damage caused by natural disasters, home warranties cover systems and appliances when they fail due to normal wear and tear. Keep reading this review to learn about Allied Home Warranty and other top warranty alternatives.
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What Does a Home Warranty Cover?

Home warranty coverage can protect you in the event that an important home item fails and save you from paying expensive, out-of-pocket costs. Keep reading to learn more about what’s covered by a home warranty.
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Axiom Home Warranty Review

Having a major system or appliance suddenly stop working can catch you off guard and set you back hundreds of dollars. A home warranty mitigates repair and replacement costs for major household items that break due to normal wear and tear, and protects homeowners from paying expensive, out-of-pocket costs. Read on to learn about Axiom Home Warranty and determine if this home warranty is right for you.
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American Home Protect Review

When home systems and appliances fail, it can be difficult to find a trusted contractor to make the necessary repairs. Not to mention, it can be a pain to pay for expensive repair and replacement costs. A home warranty can give you peace of mind when a major system or appliance breaks down and save you from paying costly expenses. Keep reading our American Home Protect review to determine if this home warranty is right for you.
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AWG Home Warranty Division Review

When a major home system or appliance breaks down, it can be a pain to find a trusted contractor and get the necessary repairs done in a timely and affordable manner. A home warranty can provide the protection you need if a major item unexpectedly breaks down. Keep reading this AWG Home Warranty review to determine if this home protection plan is right for you.
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What is Hydroseeding?

Hydroseeding is a convenient, cost-effective way to plant grass seed, but like seeding and laying sod, it has its pros and cons.
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How Much Does a Home Warranty Cost?

Home warranties keep you from paying out-of-pocket when your home systems or appliances fail. Keep reading to learn how much a home warranty costs, what it covers, and how to find the best one for your home.
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Nations Home Warranty Review

Home insurance doesn’t cover normal wear and tear on the systems and appliances that you use every day, so many homeowners seek out a home warranty to cover repairs and replacements on these items. Home service contracts can save you thousands on home repairs, and since the warranty provider pre-screens the technicians it hires, you won’t have to go through the process of searching out a contractor you can trust. Keep reading to learn more about Nations Home Warranty.
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Presto-X Pest Control Review

If you’re searching for top pest control companies, Presto-X, a division of global brand Rentokil, may have the right plans at the right price for you.
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Best Termite Killers

There are many different types of termite killers out there, from liquid termiticides to bait stations and foams. In this article, we’ll share the pros and cons of the top termite killers on the market.
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Massey Services Pest Control Review

If you’re worried about a pest invasion, it’s time to call a professional pest control company. Read our in-depth review to see if Massey Services is right for you.
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Best Chemical Sprayers (2024 Guide)

The best chemical sprayers in 2024 are the Chapin Backpack Sprayer, Scotts Lithium-Ion Sprayer, and the D.B. Smith 1-Gallon Sprayer.