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How To Safely Remove Snow From Your Flat Roof
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (298+ words) It is easy to remove piled snow off of a flat roof. Just use a roof rake to clear the snow, starting from the edges and making your way to the center. How To Safely Remove Snow From Your Flat…...
11 Characteristics Of A Home That Can Stand The Test Of Time
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (989+ words) Marella is a Paris-based writer, editorial strategist, and project manager with more than eight years of experience crafting compelling narratives across fashion, luxury, culture, and lifestyle industries. With a background spanning print and digital media, she has written for a…...
The Best Methods For Installing A Front Door Knocker For A More Vintage Look
4+ hour, 15+ min ago (615+ words) Maeve Browne is a freelance journalist and copywriter from Savannah, GA. She was the first full-time staff writer at Narcity USA, where she wrote articles about coastal aesthetics and the housing market. The Best Methods For Installing A Front Door…...
From eggs to s’mores: 10 foods you didn’t know your toaster oven could make
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (995+ words) Toaster ovens aren't just for toast. Here's why this "sleeper hit' appliance might become your go-to in the kitchen The 10 best toaster ovens in the US " tested and reviewed My toaster oven is the most-used appliance in my kitchen. Below,…...
The Old-School Kitchen Appliance Nobody Uses Anymore
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (230+ words) Rachelle has more than a decade of experience writing in the home and lifestyle space. She has worked with corporate clients like Home Depot, and her writing has appeared in publications including U.S. The Old-School Kitchen Appliance Nobody Uses Anymore For…...
Closed Floor Plans Are Making a Comeback—but Designers Say They’re Not for Everyone
6+ hour, 23+ min ago (267+ words) Here's how to know if you're an "open floor plan" person or a "closed floor plan" person. "In open floor plan living, where you have your kitchen, your living room, and whatever other space all rolled into one, you'll have…...
Old Solar Panels Living Up To Performance Warranty Promises
6+ hour, 28+ min ago (992+ words) A bunch of solar panels installed in the 1990s have undergone testing; the results of which indicate maximum degradation levels stipulated in long performance warranties are realistic. A product warranty covers defects in manufacturing (materials, workmanship). Most decent panels come with…...
Does Pouring Boiling Water Down the Drain Actually Help, or Can It Damage Pipes?
7+ hour, 59+ min ago (531+ words) It's one of those habits that feels almost automatic. A pot of pasta finishes cooking, grease sneaks into the sink, and boiling water seems like the fastest way to "wash it all away." I've done it plenty of times, assuming…...
Is It Safe to Leave Your Propane Tank Outside in the Cold? Why a Contractor Would Think Twice
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (642+ words) Greggory DiSalvo / Getty Images " Propane tanks can be stored outside in winter, but only in sheltered, ventilated locations. " Rust, corrosion, snow, and ice may damage the tank and release flammable propane. " Never store propane tanks indoors or in attached garages....
Get a Security Cam That Lasts: I Dropped Top Models Off My Roof to Check the Damage
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (1072+ words) I put the latest security brands through harsh drop tests to see which cameras from Arlo, Nest, Ring and others survived. Outdoor cam durability is best judged with a real-life drop onto pavement. Today's outdoor security cameras work best perched…...