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12 Simple Home Repair Jobs to Lift You Out of Winter’s Funk

Winter’s doldrums got you down? Grab a screwdriver and a hammer and fight back with easy home repairs that’ll raise spirits and get your house ready for spring.

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Effort	Low 1 hr (install GFCI)
Investment	Low $28 (self-testing GFCI)

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Tips on Using Salt to Melt Ice Safely Around Your Home

We all know salt melts ice, but some deicers can be harmful to pets, plants, and our water supply. Here are some tips on choosing deicers.

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Effort	Low 30 mins. (spread deicer)
Investment	Low $6-$30 (50-lb. bag)

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9 Ways to Increase Daylighting to Fend Off Seasonal Affective Disorder

Adding skylights, solar light tubes, windows, and other means of daylighting can brighten your winter and help alleviate symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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Effort	Low 1-2 days
Investment	Low $500 (solar light tube)

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Snow Shoveling: Tools, Techniques, and Tips to Save Your Back

Shoveling is hard enough. Don’t compound the drudgery with the wrong shovel and bad shoveling techniques, both of which can put a serious strain on your back and even your heart.

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Effort	Low 1-2 hrs. (shoveling)
Investment	Low $30 to $50 (good-quality shovel)

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Winter Gardening: Plants that Provide Beauty All Year Round

Just because your garden is dormant for the winter doesn’t mean you should snooze, too. Experienced gardeners do their dreaming — and planning — when the snow flies. So while you’re thinking of blossoms and butterflies, be sure to add trees and shrubs that look great even in snow.

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Effort	Low 3-4 hrs. (plant tree)
Investment	Low $50-$100 (6-ft. Japanese maple)

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Home Snow Removal: Tips on Choosing the Right Snow Blower

The song says “let it snow” but for home owners, that snow has got to go! For home snow removal tasks, electric and gas-powered snow blowers are just the ticket. Here’s what you need to know to choose the right snow removal tool for your area.

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Effort	Low 1 day (research and shop)
Investment	Low $100-$1,000

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Solar Christmas Lights: Should You Make the Switch?

Solar Christmas lights don’t cost anything to operate, but the high purchase price might not add up to savings.

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Effort	Low 1 hr. (install)
Investment	Low $30 (100-light string solar LED)

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When Snow Removal from Your Roof is Necessary, Plus Safety Tips

Snow removal from roofs is rarely necessary, but when it is, it’s a dangerous job. Tips and advice about what to do when your roof is loaded with snow.