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How to change a light switch cover yourself

Old and tired light switch covers not only spoil a room's look but can also be dangerous. Replacing them with new switches is ...

How to Pick a Car Power Inverter That Actually Works When You Need It

A power inverter turns your car into a rolling outlet. That’s useful when you travel, camp, work out of a truck, or ride out ...

Buying a century-old home may not be as dreamy as it sounds. Here are costly red flags to inspect before before buying

Being a homeowner isn’t cheap, especially not in an old home,” wrote Samantha Priestley in Business Insider about her ...

Buying a century-old home with character may come with more problems than it’s worth. Here are 3 costly red flags to inspect before before buying

Plumbing is another potential problem area in an older house that may be difficult to spot during the purchasing process, ...