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Exoskeletons, nymphs and adult 17-year Brood X cicadas on the ground underneath a tree in eastern Illinois during 2021 emergence.
Home Improvement
Missy Nolan

Everything You Need to Know About the Cicada Emergence

Don't be surprised if you see more cicadas than usual in 2024. This year is special because two different broods of cicadas, Brood XIII and Brood XIX, will emerge at the same time. Here's what to know before the bugs come out.

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Home Improvement
Shelley Frost

What Are the Pros and Cons of Home Water Filtration Systems?

To filter or not to filter? Is a home water filtration system worth the investment? Explore the pros and cons of a home water filter system to decide if you want to install one.

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Home Improvement
Kaia Koglin

Why Does My Water Taste Metallic?

There can be a number of reasons for metallic-tasting water, so it's important to understand what’s causing it. Learn some common reasons why your water tastes like metal and what you can do to fix it.

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Home Improvement
Michael Franco

Top 5 Methods for Removing Pet Hair

You can effectively manage pet hair on hardwood floors, keeping your home clean and ensuring that your floors are showcased at their best. Here's how.

Diverse couple sitting at home office with a laptop at the table at home and looking the blueprints of their new house. Investing money into new home. Making financial strategy. Copy space.
Home Improvement
Rowan Guthrie

How to Budget For a Home Renovation

Tearing down walls and building a new dream space can be exciting, but home renovations are notorious budget-busters. We'll help you avoid going over budget.

Home construction with hot red and cold blue pex pipe layout in pipes and exposed beams
Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

Why Are My Pipes Gurgling?

If your pipes are gurgling, there's definitely something going on with your plumbing that should be addressed. Understanding the different causes of this unique plumbing symptom can help you determine whether the issue can be solved in a DIY fashion or if professional intervention is the best way to go.

Leaked underground PVC, polyvinyl chloride, water pipe, caused / pushed broken by big tree root, was dug out from the ground
Home Improvement
Elizabeth Michael

Here's What to Know About Tree Root Invasion of Your Water Line

A sink or tub full of backed-up sewage water or a constantly clogging toilet is never a good sign. In severe plumbing situations like these, tree root invasion is often the culprit.

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Home Improvement
Sarah Stasik

Why Is My Electric Bill so High?

Is your electricity bill much higher this month than it's been in previous months? Discover some reasons your utility cost may have shot up.

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