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  2. May 5, 2024Maite Granda. Contemporary homes refer to those that date from the late 20th century to the present day. A contemporary interior may feature clean lines and neutral palettes or bold color and decor. You can bring a contemporary aesthetic to a new build or an old house with contemporary furniture, art or wall decor, and features like large windows left bare or outfitted with simple window ...
    Author:Kristin Hohenadel
  3. Sep 11, 2024Home heating systems are designed to increase the temperature inside a house by tapping thermal energy from a fuel source, and then transferring it to living spaces. There are several types of home heating systems used to provide heat in residential homes, and each broad type has more specific variations. Some HVAC systems share components with the home's cooling equipment, some work ...
    Author:Bob Formisano
  4. Jul 10, 2024The Spruce / Danielle Daly. The natural ingredients of this all-purpose cleaner take care of greasy, sticky messes with the power of citric acid from lemons, the cleaning powder of dishwashing liquid, and the gentle abrasive power of baking soda.
    Author:Mary Marlowe Leverette
  5. Jan 23, 2025There are many iconic house styles around the country. You probably know and have seen historic and charming Victorians, coastal Cape Cod cottages, traditional Colonials, and more modern Craftsman and contemporary builds, but there are so many more popular architectural home styles that you may not have seen before or considered.
  6. Sep 17, 2024The Spruce / Margot Cavin. Often called "Romex" after one popular brand name, nonmetallic (NM) cable is a type of circuit wiring designed for interior use in dry locations. NM is the most common type of wiring in modern homes. It consists of two or more individual wires wrapped inside a protective plastic sheathing.
  7. Nov 11, 2024Find the leaks: Hold a lit candle near doors, windows, and other suspected leak points.If the flame flickers, you have a leak. Seal the interior: Seal cracks, baseboards, windows, and doors with weatherstripping and interior-grade paintable caulk.; Seal the exterior: Seal exterior cracks, siding, chimney, entry points, windows, and doors with exterior-grade silicone caulk.
  8. Jan 17, 2025We've tested dozens of space heaters in our lab, including 43 space heaters and 23 electric fireplaces, and the Duraflame Infrared Quartz Fireplace Stove continues to stand out for its compact, stylish design, quiet operation, and effective heat settings.
  9. Jan 1, 2025The Honeywell Fire & Water chest offers dual protection at an accessible price. At 0.15 cubic feet, this safe is tiny compared to our best overall pick, the SentrySafe Fireproof Waterproof Safe, but we think there's plenty of space for things like important documents, passports, and jewelry.. This safe can withstand temperatures up to 1,550 degrees for up to 30 minutes.

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