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Whether you’re in need of stronger security or a better night’s sleep or just want your home to work with the push of a button or the sound of your voice, give these six gadgets a try.

Instead of throwing out your old dining room table or dresser, grab a couple gallons of paint and breathe new life into it. A bold new color can transform nearly any piece of decor, making rooms more vibrant and allowing … Continue reading →

The plumbing system in your home likely doesn’t get a second thought until something goes wrong. When the shower offers hot water, the toilet eliminates waste and you can wash dishes in the kitchen sink, the details of how the … Continue reading →

Do the eggs go high or low? Does anyone really use the small cubby space for butter? And what about the refrigerator drawers—what’s really supposed to go in those things? Like real estate, refrigerator organization is all about location. There … Continue reading →

You probably don’t give much thought to your toilet until something goes wrong, but years of use can cause it to not work as efficiently as it once did. Keep an eye out for these signs it’s time to install … Continue reading →

Even though 71 percent of the earth is covered in water, 99 percent of water on earth is either salt water or locked in ice caps and glacier. Only one percent of that water is suitable for drinking, making the … Continue reading →

Even if your kitchen doesn’t have a pantry or walls lined with endless cabinet space, you can still make everything you need fit neatly with a few simple hacks. Whether you got a new kitchen gadget or you’re just trying … Continue reading →

A mess at the front door becomes even more obvious when there’s no closet to organize and hold everything. If your home doesn’t have the space for a designated mudroom—somewhere to stash the shoes, coats, book bags and dog leash—here … Continue reading →

If your hot water heater goes out, you’re faced with more than just a cold shower. Your dishwasher and washing machine are virtually useless without one of the most important plumbing assets in your home working properly. A broken water … Continue reading →

The smallest rust particles in your water can leave stains in your bathroom fixtures. Even when the water has no color and tastes normal, certain levels of iron can leave rust rings. Rust stains develop over time where there’s water … Continue reading →