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    Home Interiors

    Hydronic Heating with a Water Heater: How Tank-Style Systems Can Heat a Home Well

    BySteve Maxwell April 17, 2026April 17, 2026 Reading Time: 14 minutes

    Tank-style water heaters can do more than just produce domestic hot water. The right kind can also be the engine for spacing heating your home. Click here for schematic drawings and a video tour of how it works.

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  • Water flowing from a garden hose outdoors.
    Home Interiors

    Home Water Filtration Systems: How to Choose the Right Option

    BySteve Maxwell April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 Reading Time: 12 minutes

    If you’re concerned about the taste, smell, or safety of your drinking water, home water filtration systems can make a big difference. The challenge is figuring out which kind of filtration actually fits your situation. Municipal water and well water…

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  • Charming rustic porch with hanging flowers and wicker couch.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Lifestyle

    Tiny House Plans: 5 Smart Design Ideas for a Cozy, Buildable Cabin

    BySteve Maxwell April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 Reading Time: 13 minutes

    Features of Good Tiny House Plans Not all tiny house plans are equally livable. Some look clever on paper but feel cramped, dark, awkward, or too hard to maintain once built. The best plans usually include a few essentials: useful…

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  • Are Wooden Cutting Boards Really Dangerous? What Science Says versus This Advertisement
    Home Interiors Lifestyle

    Are Wooden Cutting Boards Really Dangerous? What Science Says versus This Advertisement

    BySteve Maxwell April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Key Takeaways A marketing email making the rounds lately claims that wooden cutting boards are “a bacteria and mold nightmare,” that they raise food-poisoning risk by “up to 200%,” and that a stainless-steel alternative solves the problem. That’s the email…

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  • Video on fixing concrete foundation cracks.
    Home Interiors

    How to Repair a Concrete Basement Crack with Injection and Carbon Fiber

    BySteve Maxwell April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 Reading Time: 8 minutes

    Got a crack in your concrete basement wall? Filling the gap is only part of the job. A good repair also needs to resist future movement, not just hide the damage. In this project I tested the DRICORE Pro Concrete…

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  • View through window into cozy living room
    Home Interiors Lifestyle

    Why Home Improvement Matters More Than Most People Realize

    BySteve Maxwell April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    Home improvement matters for reasons that go beyond repairs, upgrades, and property value. At its best, it helps turn the shell of a house into a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and deeply at home. That is the real…

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  • Two men installing drywall in a hallway renovation.
    Home Interiors

    Should You Hang Drywall Vertically or Horizontally?

    BySteve Maxwell April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Learn whether drywall should be installed vertically or horizontally in a basement, why horizontal hanging is usually better, and how to improve soundproofing and moisture resistance. Key Takeaways Should drywall be installed vertically or horizontally in a basement? In most…

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  • Wooden house frame under clear blue sky.
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    UNVENTILATED ATTICS: Are They Any Good?

    BySteve Maxwell March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 5 minutes

    Unventilated attics can work well when built properly, especially when spray foam or insulated panels are used to prevent air movement and condensation. I’ve built a number over the years, and my writing office is under the roof you see…

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  • How to Use a Detail Sander for Wood Finishing In Tight Corners (and Cutting!)
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors Workshop

    How to Use a Detail Sander for Wood Finishing In Tight Corners (and Cutting!)

    BySteve Maxwell March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    Summer is the season you’re most likely to refinish outdoor trim, door frames, window sashes and finickity woodwork of all kinds, and detail sanders are tools I’ve come to rely on for this kind of work. Also called multitools these days because they can also cut and grind, detail sanders are not for stripping back large expanses of bare wood.

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  • winter condensation build up on windows
    Home Interiors

    Can Your House Make You Sick? Signs of Mold, Moisture and Poor Indoor Air Quality

    BySteve Maxwell March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 7 minutes

    Read the good news story of a young family who’s lifelong winter illness went away with the push of one button.

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  • Modern spiral staircase with wooden steps indoors.
    Home Interiors

    Compact Attic Stairs: A Smart Way to Reach an Attic in a Small Space

    BySteve Maxwell March 26, 2026March 27, 2026 Reading Time: 6 minutes

    If you want to make an attic truly useful, access matters. That’s often the biggest challenge. A full staircase takes up more room than many homes can spare, but a typical pull-down attic ladder is awkward, steep, and not something…

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  • Outdoor home generator among trees and grass
    Home Exteriors Home Interiors

    Free Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide (Avoid Costly Mistakes Before You Buy)

    BySteve Maxwell March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    Free Download: Home Standby Generator Buyer’s Guide Thinking about installing a standby generator? This guide walks you through the key decisions—so you don’t overspend, undersize, or end up with the wrong system. ✔ How much power you actually need✔ Fuel…

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