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September Home Maintenance To-Do: Clean and Repair your Siding

"After a long summer, siding can become dirty or mildewed," says Chris Granger, vice president and general manager of Sears Home Services. September is a great time to use a pressure washer to clean it up—and inspect for more serious problems before winter comes. Check first for rotten or warped areas, and inspect your caulking, which can shrink and crack over time.   If you're a DIY'er: You don't necessarily have to […]

todaySeptember 8, 2020

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Fall is a great time to Repair Leaky Faucets and Seal Drafty Windows

September is a great month to start prepping for the chilly winter ahead, including making sure your faucets and windows are sealed tight. Faucets "Before the temperatures start to dip, examine leaky faucets in the kitchen, bathrooms, and utility room locations," says Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric. "Most likely, whatever time and money you spend now will be considerably less than a broken pipe in […]

todaySeptember 7, 2020

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Autumn, not spring, is actually the best time to service your Lawn Equipment

Autumn—not spring—is actually the best time to show some love to your lawn equipment before you put it away for winter. "It’s harmful for equipment to sit all winter long with old oil in the case and dirt on the other components," says Lisa Turner, author of "House Keys: Tips and Tricks From a Female Home Inspector." If you're a DIY'er: Change your oil and filter, replace air and gas filters, and install […]

todaySeptember 1, 2020

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The Best Garden Gloves for Every Type of Gardener

From trimming the spiniest shrub to planting the tiniest seed, gardening can take its toll on our hands. (We swear, even gardening in fresh, soft compost, we manage to get a cracked cuticle or one of those microscopic, invisible splinters that repeatedly pokes a single nerve ending.) Thankfully, there’s a garden glove for every job and every type of gardener, and the editors at Sunset magazine have ranked their favorites. […]

todayAugust 31, 2020

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Not sure which House Style is the best fit? Maybe you should let your Zodiac choose!

Can’t decide on your ideal dream home? Let the stars (and the editors at Sunset Magazine) guide you. Aries: Victorian The bold and ambitious Aries seeks to be number one, especially since it’s the cardinal sign to kick off the zodiac entirely. The sign rules over the head and tends to be associated with leadership, making the bold and colorful Victorian style their match, since Victorian homes have influenced (and […]

todayAugust 27, 2020

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Sunset’s guide to The Best Hoses to Quench Your Garden’s Thirst All Year Long – and won’t leave you hosed!

Sure, it’s more fun to shop for plants, but garden hoses are a requirement for keeping most things alive. Here are Sunset magazine's five top picks for every need—plus accessories!—and some care tips at the end. Best Overall: Flexzilla Garden Lead-In Hose It’s flexible yet durable, kink resistant and virtually leak-proof—no wonder it has more than 4,000 five-star reviews. It even stays flexible in cold weather. Flexzilla Garden Lead-in Hose, […]

todayAugust 26, 2020

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‘Windy City Rehab’ Is Back for Season Two

Chicago designer and home renovation expert Alison Victoria could lose it all in the newest season of HGTV’s Windy City Rehab—and it’s not just because of bigger, riskier projects. In five, new 90-minute episodes premiering Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, as Alison continues her work to transform historic fixer-uppers, she must manage a strained business relationship, contend with permit delays and battle stop work orders. During the season, […]

todayAugust 25, 2020

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How to Makeover Your Home Without Buying Anything New

Sunset Magazine just shared Interior Designer Noz Nozawa’s advice for updating your space, no shopping necessary! Here are the designer's tips: Clean Your Windows “I can’t stress enough how dirty your windows definitely are,” says interior designer Noz Nozawa, one of Sunset’s 2020 Emerging Designers of the West. “If you can’t access the exterior side of your windows, still grab some glass cleaner and shine up what you can reach […]

todayAugust 24, 2020

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13 Home Improvement Shows on Netflix That Will Inspire You to Change Things Up

Does getting halfway through 2020 make you feel ambitious? After last year's hit, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, you're probably looking for new ways not only to tackle your drawers and closets but also to take on a bigger project. Well, watching a home improvement show can really inspire, especially when staying at home and binge watching has become part of the new normal.  From simple fixes to major overhauls, […]

todayAugust 20, 2020

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