10 Best Ways To Protect Your Home

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

Sometimes the best ways to protect your home are the easiest. Learn how without investing a lot of time or money.

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Never Open Your Door to Strangers

When someone comes to your door, do you promptly open it, assuming it’s a neighbor or delivery person? if so, stop right now. Those with bad intentions can easily knock you aside and gain entry to your home.

Your best bet to protect your home is adding a video doorbell camera. These easy-to-install devices let you see and talk to whoever’s at your door through an app on your phone. You don’t have to open the door.

A bonus: You can talk to visitors whether you’re home or not. And the camera can catch package thieves, too. Here’s our list of the top video doorbell cameras to help you choose the right one for you.

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Hire a Home Sitter When You’re Away

Most people know you should halt your mail service and put lights on a timer when you’re away from home for long periods. Well, most thieves know those tricks, too.

Here’s a better way to deter potential break-ins: Hire a home sitter to make your place look lived in by shoveling snow, cutting the grass and bringing in packages. Plus, the sitter can water your plants and feed the fish. Just make sure you hire someone from a trusted agency or a well-known friend or relative.ADVERTISEMENThttps://5085c3a6fafe3af8a636d3cd59c3804d.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENT

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Trim Your Bushes and Plant Smart

Your landscaping can make your home safer. Overgrown bushes give thieves an ideal place to hide. Keep them trimmed to give those with ill intentions less coverage. Even better, plant spiky bushes and plants like cacti, yucca and roses underneath windows to deter thieves.

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Light Up the Night

How many times have you forgotten to turn on the porch light before you left the house? Darkness is a thief’s best friend because it gives them cover to shimmy through windows undetected.

Protect your home at night by installing motion-sensor lights on each side. Many use batteries or solar power so they don’t need to be hard-wired. Here’s our list of the best motion lights on the market.

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Keep Your Door Locked … The Smart Way

Okay, you know to lock your doors, but chances are someone in your family constantly forgets. No problem. Invest in smart locks.

Smart locks can automatically lock the door behind these forgetful loved ones. You can even lock the door when you’re not home using an app. Here’s our list of the best smart locks for your home.ADVERTISEMENThttps://5085c3a6fafe3af8a636d3cd59c3804d.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENT

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Bolt Your Valuables to the Floor

So you have a safe for your valuables? That’s a great start. Unfortunately, if it isn’t super heavy, thieves will just take it with them and try to figure out how to open it later. Protect your valuables better by mounting the safe in a wall or bolting it to the floor.

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Hide Your Trash

A big-screen television or computer box by your curb is basically advertising you’ve got cool stuff to steal. Hide your new big-ticket items by breaking down the boxes and stuffing them in your trash can or recycling bin.Chris DezielMadison Zoey VettorinoRobert MaxwellElizabeth HeathDan StoutDan StoutAlina BradfordMadi KoettingContinue watchingHow To Buy a Heat Pump in 2023after the adhttps://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.544.0_en.html#goog_1645623729https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.544.0_en.html#goog_1154679521https://imasdk.googleapis.com/js/core/bridge3.544.0_en.html#goog_2099604832javascript:false

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Stay Off Social Media

No, you don’t have to delete your accounts. Just be smart with some social media best practices.

Don’t post that you’re going out of town for work or vacation. Save those photos until you get home. Then in the post write something like, “I’m back home!” This will let potential thieves know you’re not still on vacation.

Also, make sure teens know they shouldn’t post about vacations, money or expensive items. Don’t unwittingly make yourself a target.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT

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Secure Your Windows

Locking windows is one of the best things you can do to protect your home because 23 percent of thieves come in through windows.

If you live in an older home, a few windows probably don’t lock properly. For those, purchase window stops. These devices install quickly and only cost around $13 for a pack of four. Here are some DIY ideas to secure your windows.

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Lock Your Vehicle

Your car could be the key a crook needs to get into your house. If you park in the driveway or on the street, keep your vehicle locked and never leave a garage opener inside. Otherwise, one click is all a thief needs to access your garage.

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50 Small Fall Home Projects to Do Over the Weekend

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

Knock out these must-do fall home projects in just a couple of days and enjoy care-free living all winter long.

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Sharpen Lawnmower Blades

The hardest part about sharpening a lawnmower blade lies in detaching the blade safely from your lawnmower. Once safely removed, clamp it into a  vise. Then, a good file is all you need to refresh the blade’s edge. Just make sure to sharpen the right side of the blade! When detached, it can sometimes be difficult to tell which way the sharpest edge is facing. Get complete instructions for sharpening lawn mower blades in our tutorial. PlusMake This Coat and Mitten Rack

The design of this shaker style coat and mitten rack is easy to build with butt joints connected by screws that get hidden by wooden screw-hole buttons and wood plugs. The coat and mitten rack mounts easily to the wall with screws driven through the hidden hanging strip on the back. The five large Shaker pegs are great for holding hats, umbrellas and coats, and the hinged-hatch door at the top keeps the clutter of gloves and scarves from view. You can build this project in a few hours, with an additional hour needed to apply a finish. Here are instructions for how to build this project.4 / 51dfh17-sep020_337121540 fall ready clean the gutter from muck and leavesJOHN E. HEINTZ JR./SHUTTERSTOCK

Clean Gutters

Clogged and overflowing gutters can create a drainage problem over the long winter months. It will also encourage rot to form at the roof line. For this messy job, wear gloves and practice ladder safety while working. Plus, here are the best gutter guards for your home.5 / 51JUN_2007_013_T_01-1 shoe storage booster stoolFAMILY HANDYMAN

Build a Shoe Storage Booster Stool

Build this handy stool in one hour and park it in your closet. You can also use it as a step to reach the high shelf.All you need is a 4 x 4-ft. sheet of 3/4-in. plywood, wood glue and a handful of 8d finish nails. Cut the plywood pieces according to the illustration. Spread wood glue on the joints, then nail them together with 8d finish nails. First, nail through the sides into the back, and then nail through the top into the sides and back. Finally, mark the location of the two shelves and nail through the sides into the shelves. Don’t have floor space to spare? Build these super simple wall-mounted shoe organizers instead!ADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENT6 / 51closet nook wire shelvesFAMILY HANDYMAN

Closet Nook Shelves

Don’t let the recessed space at the ends of a closet go to waste. We love maximizing storage space by fitting these nooks with wire shelving to hold blankets, towels or bedding.

Wire shelves come in a variety of widths. Measure the width and depth of the space. Then, choose the correct shelving and ask the salesperson to cut the shelves to length for you. Subtract 3/8 in. from the actual width to determine the shelf length. Buy a pair of end-mounting brackets and a pair of plastic clips for each shelf. A pack of plastic caps covers the cut ends and keep them from snagging fabrics.

Plus: Learn how to triple your closet space.7 / 51Swedish boot scraperFAMILY HANDYMAN

Create This Swedish Boot Scraper

This traditional Swedish farm accessory cleans soles soiled by soggy springtime soil. Don’t worry about precise dimensions, but choose edges at the top of the slats that are fairly sharp. They make the boot scraper work. Cut each slat to length, then cut triangular openings on the side of a pair of 2x2s. A radial arm saw works well for this, but a table saw or band saw will also make the cuts. Trim the 2x2s to length, predrill, and use galvanized screws to attach the slats from underneath. If you prefer a boot cleaner that has brushes, check out this clever project.SPONSORED CONTENT

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Fix a Storm Door Closer

Strong winds or heavy use can crack the door jamb that holds the storm door closer in place. A jamb reinforcer can repair the cracked jamb, or stop the problem from happening in the first place. Learn how to fix your storm door closer here.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html9 / 51fix door that doesn't latchFAMILY HANDYMAN

Fix a Door that Doesn’t Latch

When a house settles, doors sometimes stop latching properly because one side of the frame has sagged. You can fix the problem easily with a rotary tool and a metal-cutting bit. Follow these simple step-by-step instructions to get the job done right.10 / 51fix loose door hingeFAMILY HANDYMAN

Fix Loose Hinges

One day the door closes smoothly; the next day it sticks. And the sticking grows worse as the weeks pass. It’s a common old-house problem, but it can happen anywhere kids hang from doorknobs. The screws holding the top hinge carry most of the weight of the door and are almost always the first to pull out, especially after repeated tightening over the years. Here’s the best way to fix those loose hinges and beef them up.11 / 51unstick a sliding doorFAMILY HANDYMAN

Unstick a Sliding Door

Sliding doors get sticky and hard to open when the wheels slide out of adjustment or the track gets dirty. Here’s how to repair your sliding door and replace a flimsy screen.ADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html12 / 51repair window screen splineFAMILY HANDYMAN

Repair Any Torn Screens or Nets

Window screens, mosquito nets, and similar barriers protect against inquisitive summer and fall pests, but only if they provide complete protection. As long as the frame is in good shape, these easy repairs can be done in a few minutes. Here’s how to make your screen door or window look good as new.13 / 51simple furnace fixes thermostat FAMILY HANDYMAN

Fix Your Own Furnace

If your furnace quits or breaks down try these eight simple furnace solutions before you call for service help. You can solve the problem and avoid a $200 service call.SPONSORED CONTENT

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Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding protects a home with a tough, water-resistant shell, but accidental damage can happen. If a falling branch or a well-hit baseball cracks a piece of your siding, you can make it as good as new in about 15 minutes with a $5 zip tool (available at any home center) and a replacement piece. It’s as simple as unzipping the damaged piece and snapping in a new one. Here’s how to replace your damaged siding.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html15 / 51adjustable thresholdsFAMILY HANDYMAN

Raise an Adjustable Entry Door Threshold

Those big screw heads in the threshold of a newer entry door aren’t just decorative; they raise or lower a narrow strip set in the threshold. So if you’ve noticed a draft under the door, try this: On a sunny day, turn off the lights and close nearby curtains. Lie down and look for daylight under the door. A sliver of light sneaking in at both corners of the door is normal. But if you see light between the threshold and the door, grab your screwdriver. Here’s how to raise the threshold.16 / 51shim gapping doorsFAMILY HANDYMAN

Shim Gaping Doors

If you have big gaps along the latch side of your doors, they were probably prehung in their frames at the factory and installed as a unit. The installer should have adjusted the frame with shims to leave about a 1/8-in. gap along the latch side — about the thickness of two quarters (coins). Sometimes the gap is far too wide. Here’s how to shim gapping doors.17 / 51Change and clean dryer filterFAMILY HANDYMAN

Wash the Dryer Filter

A poorly functioning clothes dryer often stems from a clogged lint filter. The filter may look clean, but a nearly invisible film caused by dryer sheets may actually block airflow. This film forces the thermostat to shut off the heat before your clothes are dry. Test your filter by pouring water into it. If the filter holds water, you should take time to clean it. Pull out the filter and scrub it in hot water with a little laundry detergent and a stiff kitchen brush.

Also, check the outside dryer vent for any lint that may have built up there.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html18 / 51lubricate sticking doorsFAMILY HANDYMAN

Lubricate Sticking Locks

If your lock turns hard or your key doesn’t slide in smoothly, the lock might be worn out. Then again, it may just need lubrication. Squirt a puff of powdered graphite into the keyhole. Unlike liquid lubricants, graphite won’t create sticky grime inside the lock. A tube costs about $5 at home centers.19 / 51organize garageFAMILY HANDYMAN

Organize Your Garage For Less Than $200

You can find lots of ways to create more storage space in your garage, but no other system is as simple, inexpensive or versatile as this one. It begins with a layer of plywood fastened over drywall or bare studs. Then you just screw on a variety of hooks, hangers, shelves and baskets to suit your needs. And because you can place hardware wherever you want (not only at the studs), you can arrange items close together to make the most of your wall space. As your needs change, you’ll appreciate the versatility of this storage wall too; just unscrew shelves or hooks to rearrange the whole system.SPONSORED CONTENT

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Install a Programmable Thermostat

When it comes to energy savings, few upgrades pay off as quickly as a programmable thermostat. If you turn down the heat 5 degrees at night and 10 degrees during the day when no one is home, you’ll cut your energy bill by 5 to 20 percent. If you raise the temperature the same amount during the cooling season, your savings will be similar. You can do this with a manual thermostat, but a programmable model never forgets to turn down the heat at night and it can raise the temperature before you get out of bed in the morning. We show you how to install a programmable thermostat quickly and easily.ADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENT21 / 51spider web critter proofFAMILY HANDYMAN

Critter-Proof Your Home

If unwanted critters are waging war on your house, it’s time to fight back. We’ve gathered some effective pest-fighting strategies. Learn how to close the entryways that let critters in, and also how to evict them if they manage to get past your defenses.22 / 51window trimFAMILY HANDYMAN

Stop Drafts Around Windows and Doors

If your windows or doors cause chilly drafts all winter long, the problem could be worn-out seals, weather stripping or thresholds. Then again, sloppy installation might also be to blame. When cold weather arrives, hold the back of your hand near the edges of windows or doors to track down the location of leaks. If you feel cold air flowing out from behind the trim, you can bet that the spaces around the window and door jambs weren’t properly sealed.

Plugging these leaks is a time-consuming job: You have to pull off the interior trim, seal around the jambs and then reinstall the trim. But if you have fairly airtight doors and windows, it offers a large payoff. Stopping drafts not only makes your home more comfortable but also cuts energy bills.23 / 51insulate rim joistsFAMILY HANDYMAN

Insulate Rim Joists

In just a couple of hours, you can seal and insulate your rim joists, which cause major loss of heat in many homes. Insulating the rim joists is one of the best things you can do to make your home more energy efficient. This project lowers your heating costs and saves you money. And it’s easy, too, so anyone can do it. Learn how to insulate your rim joists here.ADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.htmlADVERTISEMENT24 / 51seal attic air leaksFAMILY HANDYMAN

Seal Attic Air Leaks

Small air leaks into uninsulated attic space create another major source of heat loss in many homes. With some inexpensive materials and a day’s labor, you can save lots of money on heating every year by sealing these holes.25 / 51Raking leavesFAMILY HANDYMAN

Rake Those Leaves!

If you live in a snow-prone climate, getting your leaves up before the flakes fly is a good idea. You may think you know everything about this time-honored lawn care tradition but here are five ways to make this job a little easier for a fall-ready lawn.

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Aerate the Lawn

To ensure lush grass and a healthy lawn in the spring, aerate in the fall. Aeration breaks up compacted soil to allow water and fertilizer to penetrate deep down into a healthy root system. A must-do, fall-ready project. For more, check out our fall lawn care guide.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT27 / 51Purple Majesty Ornamental MilletVIA BALL SEED

Prep Your Garden

Prep your fall-ready garden now for less work in the spring. Remove any past-their-prime annuals and rake out any rotting leaves. To protect your garden pots from breakage due to freezing water, empty, clean and bring indoors for the winter. After that’s done, check out these 10 easy-to-build planters you can make over the winter and start planning your spring container garden!28 / 51DIY garage tool storageFAMILY HANDYMAN

Clean and Store Garden Tools

Act now to protect your garden tools from rust, wear and tear. Give your tools a good cleaning, sharpen blades as necessary and dry thoroughly before you store them. After all of this prep, they will be fall-ready.29 / 51FAMILY HANDYMAN

Inspect Your Fence

Fall provides an ideal time to inspect fences and take care of any rot or structural issues before they become problematic. Ground frost can cause weakened fence posts to heave and shift over the winter. This results in damage all along the fence line. For the skinny on how to take care of any fence maintenance and make it fall ready, check out our guide here.ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENThttps://57cd6d63790a2a95f39d4c51bcc0115a.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html30 / 51FH08MAR-BL950747E38 DIY pond landscapingFAMILY HANDYMAN

Drain Ponds

Falling leaves and debris can do more than clog pumps and filters. They can encourage algae growth in your otherwise pristine pond. Get your pond fall ready by draining and cleaning your ponds and waterfalls to prevent damage. Plus, here’s how to build a backyard pond and fountain in one weekend

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3 Most Eco-Friendly Heating Systems for Your Home

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

Whether you’re replacing your HVAC system or adding more heat in your spare room, here’s how to make it ultra planet- and people-friendly.

As a renter I used to celebrate when I found a unit with a gas-burning forced-air furnace, because it meant a cheaper fuel bill than electric baseboards. Now as a homeowner, I own one, but no longer covet it.

In our race to cut our greenhouse gas emissions, it’s a dinosaur. Today’s more efficient technology means our future depends on going electric.

“The only eco-friendly heating system is an electric heat pump system,” says Panama Bartholomy, executive director of the Building Decarbonization Coalition. “The good news is, there are many types of them.

“If you have a ducted system, you can use a standard heat pump or a ducted mini-split. If you don’t have any ducts and are looking to replace something like a wall heater or baseboard heaters, you could use a ductless mini-split system. There are even companies that make heat pumps that go in your window.”

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Electricity-driven heating is today’s gold standard. Before the HVAC systems we install today reach the end of their lifespans, it’s possible the grid will be heavily if not entirely powered by carbon-free energy sources.

Non-fuel burning devices also reduce health-damaging air pollution in our homes and usually deliver big on energy savings. They’re up to to five times more efficient than furnaces.

Here are some eco-friendly heating system options. And don’t forget the cost can be partly covered by tax credits and rebates included in the new Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) .

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Air-Source Heat Pumps

These are essentially air conditioners that run in reverse, with outside air providing heating and cooling to your home. They come in several configurations:

  • Packaged, as in window and portable stand-alone units;
  • Ductless and ducted mini-splits;
  • Ducted central heat pumps.

Window units and mini-splits offer DIY installation and usually cost well under $1,000. Full HVAC systems can run between $3,000 and $18,000. Cost depends on whether you need electrical and ductwork upgrades; home size and required heating capacity; climate in your location; and what you’re replacing. These systems typically last around 14 years.

If you’re thinking about going with an air-sourced heat pump, also keep in mind:

  • The best systems offer a heating seasonal performance factor (HSPF) of 10.5, a seasonal energy efficiency rating (SEER) of 20 or higher and a coefficient of performance (COP) of 3 or better.
  • If you live where it’s cold in the winter, make sure the installer installing is familiar with the NEEP cold-climate air source heat pump list. Ask for one that works well down to minus-5 degrees or lower.
  • If you’re in the market for an air conditioner, don’t buy a standalone. “Instead, buy a heat pump version that can provide cooling and heat,” says Sara Baldwin, director of electrification policy at Energy Innovation. “It’s a far more efficient and cost-effective option and can facilitate the transition away from fossil fuels more quickly.”
  • To bring down costs, the IRA provides a $2,000 tax credit for heat pumps and additional incentives for electrical upgrades. Low-to-moderate income households can also benefit from new rebates, administered through state energy offices.

Ground-Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps

These systems rely on the relatively constant temperature of the earth as an exchange medium. They’re highly efficient for heating and cooling, offering a 25 to 50 percent cost savings over conventional fossil fuel systems. But they require land to accommodate the pipes, which must be buried.

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Ground-source heat pumps range from $3,000 to $30,000, depending on the climate, soil conditions, available land, local installation costs, the size of your home and heating and cooling needs. They’re also durable. Inside components last around 24 years, and the ground loop more than 50.

The IRA provides a 30 percent credit for geothermal heat pump projects, with potentially more incentives available from state energy offices.

Radiant Heating Systems

In-floor radiant heating systems aren’t as efficient as heat pump, and can’t double as a cooling system. But they can still provide energy savings with all the added benefits of ditching fossil fuels, provided you heat your water with electricity and and not gas.

“Radiant floors may make sense for home additions that don’t easily or affordably allow for extending the heating system into the new space, or when redoing your floors,” says Baldwin. “By avoiding forced air circulation and the use of ducts, they can also help eliminate allergens and dust.”

If you’re leaning toward a radiant floor system, know there are different electric heating cables or hydronic (liquid) systems, depending on what type of floor you have. Flooring materials with more thermal mass can help retain heat longer, thus saving energy.

Radiant floor heating costs range from $8 to $20 per square foot. It pairs well with distributed solar and energy storage, also covered under IRA incentives.

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If you’re hiring a contractor, get two or three bids. Make sure they know how to properly size a heat pump based on a manual J load calculation, which accounts for factors like your home’s size, climate zone, quality of insulation and windows.

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Investments in air sealing and insulation, programmable thermostats and proper equipment maintenance can also reduce the size of the unit you need and make your home more comfortable.

“There is no such thing as an eco-friendly home that has lots of air holes or doesn’t have insulation,” says Bartholomy. “Weatherization is an imperative part of having an eco-friendly home.”

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New Homeowner’s Guide

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

From making an offer on your dream home to navigating your first year of DIY home repairs, the experts at Family Handyman will guide you through your landmark journey of new homeownership.

Guide For New Homeowners

Buying a new home is a monumental step in your life and likely one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. We have all your DIY tips, maintenance task checklists and key product recommendations to help you feel excited about your new home and empowered to truly make it your home.

What to Do Before You Close on a Home

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Being organized is the name of the game right before you close on a home. It’s important to have your all of your financial documents in order and to create a plan that fits your needs and lifestyle. Getting ready to set up and schedule your utilities and do a change of address is just the beginning. Refer to our guide on What to Do Before You Close on a Home.

What to Do After You Close on a Home

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Congratulations! You’ve closed on your new home. Before you pack up your bags and hire a moving company, you should make a running list of what needs to be done before you move in, because there’s a lot. But don’t let it overwhelm you; we’re here to help. If you stay focused on the priorities, you’ll be settled in and enjoying your house in no time. Refer to our guide on What to Do After You Close on a House.

What to Do and Expect in Your First Year of Homeownership

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Once you’ve closed on your new home and moved in, get ready to make it your own. There are so many projects you can do in the early months of moving into your home as well as within the first year. Whether you’re looking at the interior and considering upgrading the walls with a fresh coat of paint, fixing a door knob or adding a fixture, or if you’re looking at the exterior and considering new landscaping ideas, being a new homeowner is a labor of love. Refer to our guide on What to Do and Expect in Your First Year of Homeownership.

What You’ll Need for Your New Home

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Buying a house is rarely as simple as getting the keys and settling in. Even if you didn’t buy a fixer upper, you’ll most likely be spending some money giving your new place some level of customization, which is part of the fun of being a new homeowner. We have a list of the most essential things you’ll need, including basic tools, cleaning supplies and key appliances.

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How to Take Care of Winter Weeds

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

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Not everything goes dormant in the wintertime. Winter weeds are thriving and will wreak havoc in your garden. Be sure you’re prepared.

Did you know that a single weed can produce 100,000 to 200,000 seeds that can survive in soil for 40 years, germinating every spring and fall without fail?

They’re more than a nuisance too. Weeds can cost the agricultural industry billions of dollars every year in lost crops, with billions more going toward the effort to get rid of them. For individual lawns and gardens, it might not be a billion dollar problem, but the weeds are the same.

Where Do Winter Weeds Typically Pop Up?

Winter weeds — undesired plants that germinate in the fall, grow and seed from winter into spring and then die off or go dormant as temperatures increase — can grow anywhere there’s soil. They especially like:

  • Lawns, even more so if they are sparse and unhealthy.
  • Areas where infestations have occurred in previous years,
  • Regions with excessive rainfall,
  • Gardens and lawns where equipment like lawn mowers and rototillers are regularly used. Both spread seeds.

How Do Winter Weeds Survive During Winter?

Plants earn the “weed” designation because of their extreme tenacity, thanks in part to a few built-in winter defense mechanisms.

Quiescence

This refers to a seed’s ability to wait in a vegetative state until their required growing conditions are met. Once that happens, it automatically triggers the growth cycle.

Dormancy

Dormancy takes quiescence and adds the biological instinct to successfully establish. In this case, achieving the required growing conditions doesn’t necessarily trigger continued development.

An extenuating condition within the seed itself can delay growth until its chances of surviving and establishing are at their best. It’s an astounding display of a complex biological process, and it makes dormancy by far the key to winter weeds’ survival.

Roots

Strong root systems help certain winter weeds survive harsh conditions. Dicot winter weeds have large taproots that make uprooting more difficult. These roots also sprout new growth if cut.

Perennials always have parts of their roots in the ground, storing up the energy they need to grow rapidly and aggressively. There are also some winter weeds that grow from rhizomes, notorious for their fast, lateral spread and their ease in sprouting new plants.

Types of Winter Weeds

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Poa annua (annual bluegrass)

Winter weeds are categorized based on their structure (broadleaf or grass) and life cycle (annual perennial, or biennial). These are important classifications because different life cycles and structures require different methods of control, especially with herbicides.

Many of the more widespread broadleaf winter weeds are also annuals. Stellaria media (common chickweed), Lamium amplexicaule (henbit), Lamium purpureum (purple deadnettle), Cardamine hirsuta (lamb’s cress) and Veronica arvensis (creeping Veronica) are the most widely seen examples.

Linaria vulgaris (wild snapdragon) is also a broadleaf winter weed, but unlike the examples above, it is a perennial. It also goes by toadflax or butter-and-eggs. Another well-known winter broadleaf perennial is Taraxacum officinale (dandelion).

The most well-known annual grass weed is Poa annua (annual bluegrass). Its hard-to-kill nature makes it a pervasive problem throughout the U.S.

How To Control Winter Weeds

  • Apply safe, pre-emergent herbicide before winter weeds begin sprouting, to target the seeds and root systems of perennials.
  • Spot treat or remove any weeds already visible.
  • Fertilize.
  • Apply mulch to starve seeds of nutrients from the sun and provide a growth barrier.
  • Avoid non-targeted watering which benefits weeds too. Implement drip irrigation in garden beds so water is directly routed to plants.
  • Limit digging and tilling which tend to spread seeds.

After implementing these preventative measures, inspect your garden regularly to discover weeds as early as possible. Remove or treat weeds the instant you notice them. Killing them before they drop seeds prevents infestations in years to come.

When treating sprouted weeds, you have two options.

Manual Removal

Weeds without deep roots or runners that grow in relatively contained patterns can be dug out by hand. All traces of the weed must be dug out, taking care to shake or disturb it as little as possible. You can do this with your hands, but a hand tool makes it much easier.

This stand-up weed removal tool is a good option. It’s easy to use and allows you to extricate the weed slowly and carefully, which is essential. I’ve always liked simple hand trowels with a serrated edge. Corona, which makes excellent hand tools, makes several hand weeders. I use their transplanter as a hand weeder and love how it works.

Herbicide Application

The best weed killer depends on the type of winter weed, the cultivated grass or plants being affected, and the climate. As some weeds develop resistance to certain treatments, it’s often more effective to alternate between two herbicides.

The Three Types of Herbicides

Chemical Herbicides

For broadleaf weeds, look for products with triclopyr, dicamba, MCPP or 2, 4-D. These are the active ingredients found in selective herbicides that kill broadleaf weeds but not your grass. Some products, called two-way and three-way herbicides, have two or more active ingredients.

Bonide makes a powerful option with triclopyr and dicamba. Another popular choice is a Fertilome product, which has 2, 4-D and dicamba.

Grass weeds present a bigger challenge because they can’t be treated with a herbicide without harming your cultivated lawn. If the lawn is completely dormant or you plan to re-sod, go for strong and non-selective herbicides, like those containing diquat (contact). Ortho’s GroundClear contains diquat and is also affordable.

All-Natural Herbicides

If you prefer all-natural herbicides, the most tried-and-true ingredients are vinegar and acetic acids, sodium chloride (salt), soaps, citric acid and essential oils. You can purchase products already mixed or products that require adding water. You also can mix your own recipes at home.

Most all-natural or organic herbicides are non-selective and will damage or kill anything they come in contact with. All-natural selective herbicides are harder to find, but out there.

A vinegar-based non-selective that works well is Natural Element’s Weed Killer. OrganicMatters proprietary blend of vinegar, sodium chloride, clove oil, lemon juice, sodium lauryl sulfate and water is another tried-and-true all-natural non-selective.

Reduced-Risk Herbicides

Thanks to green chemistry and innovations, there’s a third option: reduced-risk herbicides with active ingredients like mesotrione and imazamox.

I’ve always liked Tenacity and regularly recommend it. Tenacity was granted a reduced-risk status by the EPA because it uses mesotrione as the active ingredient. While it’s toxic to many kinds of weeds, there are no cancer-causing ingredients, and it’s been deemed safe to use on lawns where children and pets play.

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Are You Ready to Host Holiday Guests This Year?

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

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Make your guests comfortable and save yourself some headaches.

The holiday season is here, and for many of us that means hosting guests. Whether that’s as simple as having the a single holiday guest for a night or a home filled with extended family members for days on end,  you’ll need to make sure your house is ready for company.

Here are a few things for this season’s holiday hosts to right now

Know Your Guests

Different guests will have different sets of needs and expectations, so it’s important to understand ahead of time what those will be.

Consider everything from food allergies to sleeping accommodations. An air mattress might be fine for a twentysomething, but not for your mother-in-law.

Fortunately, it’s easy to figure out — just ask them. Get answers for what kind of food they like, preferred sleeping arrangements, etc. It’s important that your guests feel comfortable. The first step is taking the time to show them you want their stay to be a pleasant one.

Clean the House

It should be obvious, but with company settling in for a few nights, definitely give your house a good cleaning from top to bottom. Pay extra attention to the rooms where your guests will be sleeping, and the bathrooms.

This also is a good time to make some basic repairs, like touching up scratches in the paint or tightening up the grab bar in the shower. Think about safety, too. With more people in the house, it might be good to tie down Christmas lights or add a non-slip pad under your doormat.

Guest Bedroom

Do you know where your guests will sleep? You need a plan for that as soon as you know who’s coming to stay. It’s probably better to nail down that detail even before inviting them, if possible.

Are there enough beds for everyone? If not, think about getting an air mattress, hideaway bed or folding bed. You may need one if you’re asking the kids to bunk together to clear out an extra room for Grandma and Grandpa.

Your company will appreciate clean, fresh bedding, so throw those extra sheets, pillowcases and comforters in the washing machine ahead of time. Stock extra pillows and blankets for your guests, too.

Be sure to put a light next to the bed, too. That allows them to read or check their phone before settling in for the evening. It’s also a safety feature. Your guests are in an unfamiliar environment, so easy access to a light helps them move around safely at night.

These days phone chargers are essential, so be sure there’s an easy way for company to plug in their electronic devices. Even with phones, a clock is still a nice touch and convenient addition to a guest room.

Your guests will also appreciate a place to unpack their suitcase, especially if they’re staying for more than a couple nights. If there’s a dresser in the room, clear out a couple of drawers for them to use. Also, consider giving them some closet space or an extra valet rod to hang clothes.

Prepare the Bathroom

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Before company shows up, know which bathroom to assign them. Ideally, they’ll have their own to use. If that’s not possible and they have to share, you can still take steps to make them feel comfortable.

You can never have enough clean bath towels, hand towels and washcloths for company. Stock extra clean linens in the bathroom, and let your guests know where they can find them.

Though most people will bring their own toiletries, you should provide them as well. Set out shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, an extra toothbrush or two (in the package), soap, lotion, etc. It’s worth having extra things like cotton swabs, clean nail clippers, tampons, contact solution and anything else your guests might need to make their stay more comfortable.

Oh, and show them where the plunger and wastebasket are. That helps them avoid potentially embarrassing situations.

Stock the Kitchen

Buy extra snacks and goodies for your pantry and refrigerator. This is also where it’s essential to know the needs of the people staying with you. Do they have special dietary concerns? If you know that ahead of time, you can stock up on the right food and beverages. It may sound obvious, but show them where everything is and make them feel comfortable accessing it when they want something to eat or drink.

Coffee is always appreciated. So be sure to have extra on hand. Have everything out and ready to go so early risers in the group can help themselves.

Table space is something to consider, too. If you don’t have enough seating for everyone at your holiday dinner, you can always pick up a folding table and extra chairs so everyone has a seat.

Plan and Relax

Whoever comes to stay with you for the holidays, have a plan for things to do. Take them to the museum or go see a show. Find out what they like to do and make plans to do it. Conversely, don’t be afraid to give your guests their space. They might want to tour the city themselves or enjoy a dinner out on their own one night.

Do your best to prepare your home for company, but it’s also important to accept that things may not be perfect. And they don’t have to be! Do your best to make everyone feel welcome, and they’ll appreciate it. It’s the holiday season and your friends and family are coming to stay with you, so enjoy it!

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Should You Rake Leaves or Just Leave Them?

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

Is raking up your leaves and taking them to the dump really the best course of action?

Every year as autumn rolls in and temperatures and leaves start to fall, homeowners are left with the same question: What do I do with all of the leaves that are now spread across my lawn?

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Traditionally, it’s been common practice for people to rake the leaves into piles, bag them up, then take them to the local dump. But are raking leaves and taking them to a landfill actually the best thing for your yard and the environment?

What is the Purpose of Raking Leaves?

Here’s the idea behind raking leaves: If left to sit the entire winter, they’ll turn into a mildewy mush that will smother your grass and keep it from growing back strong the next spring.

This much is true: Leaving a thick blanket of winter leaves on your lawn over the winter is bad for your grass. Raking your leaves and bagging them up is certainly an effective way to keep all of that from happening. Turns out, though, that it might not be the best thing you can do.

Can Raking Leaves Be a Bad Idea?

The act of raking leaves is not the problem. It’s what you do with the leaves after they’ve been raked that can be problematic. If you usually take garbage bags full of leaves to your local dump, you might want to reconsider.

“The worst thing you can do is put (leaves) in bags and send them to landfills,” David Mizejewski, a naturalist at the National Wildlife Federation, told the Providence Journal in 2020.

Leaves in landfills take up a ton of unnecessary space. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than ten percent of the trash thrown away in the U.S. in 2018 was yard trimmings. To make matters worse, as the leaves in landfills break down, they combine with other organic materials to create methane, a greenhouse gas harmful to the environment.

So if you can’t take your leaves to the dump, what can you do with them? Well, burning them is also no good for a couple of reasons. First, it’s banned in many areas due to concerns over forest fires. Second, burning leaves send particulates in the air that the EPA says can lodge in people’s lungs and cause respiratory issues, heartbeat irregularities, even heart attacks.

What’s the Best Way to Dispose of Leaves?

Mulching and/or composting your leaves is the best course of action, for the health of your lawn and the environment. If you rake leaves into piles, collect them and use them as a base in your compost bin. Composting will turn the leaves into something you can actually use in your garden, instead of just letting them rot in the landfill. Many municipalities have composting programs. you can either take them to a compost site, or leave them at the curb and the city will do it for you. Check with your municipality for details.

You don’t have to rake, though, especially if you’re only dealing with a thin layer of leaves. Just run over the leaves with your lawnmower and collect the trimmings. Dry, chopped-up leaves make a great mulch.

You can even run your lawnmower over the leaves and let them sit in the yard all winter. As long as it’s not too thick of a layer (you don’t want to smother the grass, remember), the chopped-up leaves will serve as a natural fertilizer. That will help your lawn look healthy and vibrant when it grows back the following spring.

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Why Are Heating Bills Increasing This Winter?

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

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Natural gas, electricity, propane, heating oil. Whatever fuel you use, heating bills are going up this winter. Here’s what the latest data means.

On chilly winter mornings, we reach for the thermostat before getting our first cup of coffee. But like grocery bills, home heating fuel prices are on the rise just as temperatures start to drop.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) estimates U.S. consumers will pay an average of 17.5 percent more this winter more for natural gas, electricity, heating oil and propane. Predicted colder than average temperatures combined with higher fuel prices could have a significant impact on your budget.

The EIA’s 2022 Winter Fuels Outlook breaks down what to expect this winter when you review your heating bill. A lot depends on where you live and who provides your fuel. A milder or more severe winter than predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will also affect the estimates.

What Is Causing Heating Bills To Rise?

Higher prices in the wholesale fuel markets and higher demand by consumers will drive up heating bills this winter, according to the EIA.

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Because we can’t easily change how we heat our homes, fuel markets can be more volatile than other commodities. Disruptions like the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impact consumers directly by affecting wholesale fuel prices. Those higher prices are then passed on to consumers, although the speed of rate increases depends on the fuel type.

Weather plays a major role, too. People use more energy in the winter to heat their homes, and that rise in demand can cause supply disruptions. If fuel inventories are low, prices may rise.

Below are some cost factors for specific fuels.

Why Is the Cost of Natural Gas Rising?

Higher consumption and rising retail natural gas prices mean consumers will pay 28 percent higher heating bills this year, or about $931.

Wholesale natural gas prices are based on what’s called the Henry Hub spot price, and that’s expected to be 54 percent higher this winter than last, according to the EIA. (The Henry Hub is a major pipeline distribution hub in Louisiana.)

That increase, which factors in production, inventories and market demand, doesn’t immediately pass through to consumers because of the natural gas market’s regulatory structure. So you’re unlikely to see a 54 percent increase on your heating bill.

The U.S. is projected to end this year’s “injection season” (when producers store natural gas for withdrawal during winter) with the lowest levels of reserve inventories in three years. That’s partially due to exporters shipping liquified natural gas (LNG) to Europe after Russia cut off their supply. High demand in Europe means high prices for exporters and lower reserves in the U.S.

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Why Is the Cost of Electricity Rising?

The EIA predicts higher consumption and higher prices will push consumer electricity costs up 10 percent this winter compared to last. That’s about $1,360 per household on average and reflects the total electricity cost of a home, including lights and appliances.

The cost of electricity is depends on the cost of other fuels, namely natural gas. From January to July of this year, U.S. electricity producers paid three times more for natural gas than the same period in 2020, according to the EIA. Other factors include upkeep of plants and transmission lines, weather and regulatory requirements.

Residential customers in deregulated energy markets see a pass-through of higher wholesale prices more quickly than regulated ones. So if you live in the Northeast, you’re expected to pay eight percent more this winter. In the more regulated market in the West, it’ll be closer to four percent.

Why Is the Cost of Propane Rising?

Household propane costs will be up about five percent this winter, due to higher consumption. That’s about $80 more than last year, or $1,680. This estimate does not include homes on the West Coast because the EIA doesn’t collect propane data there.

Similar to natural gas, propane has a spot price, measured at a hub near Houston. That price at the end of September 2022 was down 40 percent from last year. Last winter the propane markets were more volatile due to lower inventories and higher prices, but have since leveled off.

Propane prices are highly regional. While consumption is expected to go up in all measured sectors, prices will be up four percent in the Northeast, down three percent in the South and stay the same in the Midwest.

Why Is the Cost of Heating Oil Rising?

Low inventories, limited refining capacity and low imports in the U.S. distillate market will push retail heating oil prices up this winter, according to the EIA. Couple that with higher consumption due to the forecasted cold winter, and consumers will be paying $2,350 to heat their homes this winter, up 27 percent.

Heating oil prices depend on the costs of three things: crude oil, refining that crude into heating oil and delivering it to homes. As a result, heating oil prices tend to track with crude oil prices. When the price of crude is steady, prices tend to go up in the winter when demand is highest. Regional competition also plays a role.

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The 6 Best Artificial Christmas Trees on Sale Right Now

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Brittany Icayan

Score one of our favorite artificial Christmas trees while it’s marked down—here are the best artificial Christmas tree sales happening now.

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You’ve probably already noticed that many stores are already starting to pivot from Halloween to holiday décor, which means early, pre-holiday deals—namely, Christmas tree deals—even before Black Friday sales begin.

Whether you’re in the market for a classic, realistic-looking tree or a minimalist tree with remote-controlled lights, we’ve found six of the best artificial Christmas tree sales happening right now. That means you can finish the final details of your Halloween costume without worrying about missing out on any Christmas tree sales.

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National Tree Company Dunhill Fir

The Dunhill Fir from the National Tree Company was named the most realistic tree in our recent best artificial Christmas tree roundup. Finding an artificial tree that doesn’t look fake can be expensive, but this tree looks incredibly lifelike and is one of the best Christmas tree sales on our list. Thanks to its wide, full-bodied branches, you’ll have plenty of space to display all your favorite decorations and Christmas tree lights. Each branch is individually crafted with needles made of realistic-looking PVC that’s both hypo-allergenic and fire-resistant, making this a kid- and pet-friendly tree.

The 7-1/2-foot version of this Dunhill Fir typically retails for $330. That’s not a bad price, but right now you can snag it while it’s marked almost 40% off.

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National Tree Company Slim Kingswood Fir

If you’re looking for a slimmer, yet still realistic, artificial Christmas tree, then The National Tree Company Slim Kingswood Fir is for you. It’s only 30 inches in diameter, so it takes up minimal space in your home or apartment. Plus, its hinged branches are pre-attached to its center and drop down for quick and easy setup.

This tree is currently marked down 32% from its original retail price, so you can get the slim 7-1/2-foot Christmas tree on sale for just $101.

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