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5 True Stories Of Icky Pest Encounters — And How To Prevent Them From Happening To You

Because let's face it — they aren't *always* more afraid of us than we are of them.
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5 Sneaky Signs Of A Water Leak You Should Never Ignore In Your Home

Long before you see water, there will be telling signs.
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8 Things You Should Never Store Near Your Kitchen Stove (But Probably Do)

Not only could you degrade your food, but you could potentially start a fire.
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13 Unsuspecting Things In Your Home That Could Be Causing Your Breakouts

Dermatologists reveal the unexpected home items that may be responsible for your acne.
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This 1 Common Household Item Attracts Cockroaches Like No Other

Spoiler: It's probably in your basement or garage right now.
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This Expert-Approved Mosquito Bite Tool Is 'The Best $10' Reviewers Have Ever Spent

"It works like a charm," wrote one expert.
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We're Plumbers. Here's What We Would Never Do In A Home Bathroom.

These plumbers have unclogged it all — and they told HuffPost about what they personally won't do in bathrooms as a result.
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Here's What Guests Notice Immediately About Your House

Home and hosting experts reveal what does — and does not — make an impression.
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5 Not-So-Obvious Home Appliances You Should Clean — And What Happens If You Don't

If you want to same some major money (and gross-outs), read this.
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13 Fire Safety Items You Should Always Have In The House

Fire experts share how to be prepared during a house fire or wildfire.
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We're Home Inspectors. These Are The 6 Dangerous Things We Worry About Most.

These are the top problems home inspectors notice right away.
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The 9 Car Smells And Sounds You Should Never, Ever Ignore

Dismissing these common issues will be costly.
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