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12 practical items new homeowners might not realize they need

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Snow is coming this week—snag these 6 winter weather essentials

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Here's how to fix your broken Christmas lights

The best tools for home improvement

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The Best Tools

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How to create a festive outdoor holiday light display

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If you’re a lawn care newbie, here’s how to restring your weed wacker

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Skipping a home inspection? Consider these 6 factors

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5 expert-backed ways to get rid of mice at home

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Trading spaces? Here's the ultimate moving checklist

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These are the 5 biggest mistakes people make when they're moving

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10 men's new homeowner gifts no one knew they needed

Get those new homeowners something that's actually useful.

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Yes, these 6 new homeowner gifts changed my life

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10 amazing housewarming gifts to give new homeowners

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10 toolbox essentials new homeowners need, says experts

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26 things to buy when you move into a new house

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8 common problems to prepare for in your first home

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Expert tips to get rid of cockroaches

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6 common problems in apartments—and how to prevent them

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The Best Starter Toolkits

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6 easy substitutions when your tool box is lacking