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Season-by-Season Lawn Maintenance Calendar

Follow our season-by-season lawn maintenance calendar to get a barefoot-worthy lawn and ensure great curb appeal.

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Effort Low 2 hrs./wk (mow, weed, rake)
Investment Low $100-$300/yr
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The Biggest Air Leak in Your House You Don’t Know About

There’s a gap in your home that’s wasting precious energy and inviting cold air inside — do you know where it is?

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Effort Low 1 hr.
Investment Low Under $20 if you DIY
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Want to Add Sconce Lighting?

Sconce lighting offers excellent illumination and practicality, and installing some models is a simple DIY job.

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Effort Low 2-4 hrs (installation)
Investment Low $60-$600 (per pair)
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Do You Really Need to Clean Your Air Ducts?

Contrary to popular belief, there aren’t any health benefits linked to cleaning air ducts, but having a pro remove gunk can boost the efficiency of your HVAC.

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Effort Low 1 day
Investment Low $300–$600 (2,000-sq.-ft. house)
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5 Deck Makeover Projects Under $300

Want to upgrade your deck but watching your budget? Here are 5 easy deck makeover ideas, many well under $300.

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Effort Low 4 hrs. (clean and seal deck)
Investment Low $35-$60 (wood deck cleaner & sealer)
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Patio Shade Ideas Under $300

Not all shady deals are bad. These patio shade projects are each under $300.

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Effort Low 2 hrs (plant tree in pot)
Investment Low $40-$100 (small tree)
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Chair Rail Height: Avoid This Common Mistake

Chair rail height is 36 inches to save the wall from chair dings, right? Not really. Here’s how to determine the correct height.

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Effort Low 2-3 hrs. (paint and install)
Investment Low $3-$100 (8-foot-long chair rail)
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4 Fun Boredom-Busting Summer Projects for Kids

This summer keep little hands busy while engaging their minds with easy-to-do projects that will banish boredom.

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Effort Low 2-4 hrs. (line, add plants)
Investment Low $100 (barrel pond)
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Carpet or Hardwood? 5 Good Reasons to Give Carpet a Chance

Your heart (and feet) say carpet, but your head says hardwood. Here are 5 good reasons to go with your heart.

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Effort Low 2-4 hrs. (pro install)
Investment Low $335-$700 (12-by-12-ft. room)
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Think Your AC Won’t Make it Through the Summer? We’ve Got the Fixes

Is your AC making ominous noises? Maybe it sounds fine but isn’t cooling. Here’s a list of common air conditioning warning signs and their likely causes and fixes.

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Effort Low 1-2 hrs (pro check-up)
Investment Low $75-$150 (AC tune-up)
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