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Noisy Gas Fireplace Blower? Here’s How to Replace it
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A professional fireplace service company charges about $400 to do the job (parts and labor). But you can replace the blower with a complete motor/fan blower assembly yourself in about…
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What Is HomeKit? All About the Apple Home Automation System
If you’re a raving fan of Apple or just happen to own one of their devices, HomeKit may be the best choice for your future smart home automation system. :…
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Car Heater Blowing Cold Air? Check the Blend Door Actuator
As long as your engine is running, there’s heat to be had. Try recalibrating the heating system or replacing the blend door actuator if there isn’t heat. Next Project› Family…
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Our Test Kitchen Found the Very Best Coffee Maker
You use your coffee maker every morning, but is it really the best one on the market? Find out what brand our Test Kitchen cooks named “best coffee maker.” Finding…
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9 Microwave Problems You’ll Regret Ignoring
Unless you want to damage your microwave beyond repair or start a fire in your home, trust us on this—and take care of these issues ASAP. 1 / 10Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock When…
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This Vacuuming Mistake Is Preventing Your Home From Getting Clean
With a little know-how you can improve the performance of your vacuum. Labutin.Art/Shutterstock “Bagless vacuums are good for business,” according to one vacuum repairman. The problem isn’t design or manufacturing…
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Fix a Leaking Frost-Proof Faucet
Check out these fixes for common faucet problems Family Handyman Next Project Introduction A leaking frost-proof faucet can waste a lot of water, but fixes are simple, whether the problem…
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What to Know About Robot Vacuums
Take a look at what to consider before buying a robot vacuum. via Amazon Robot vacuums are perfect for anyone who wants to spend less time vacuuming, which is basically…
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The Pros and Cons of Constantly Running Your HVAC Fan
These are the pros and cons of continuously running your HVAC. Family Handyman Running Your HVAC Fan Some people are big fans of running an HVAC fan continuously, especially to…
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How to Choose the Right Robot Vacuum
There's a lot to love about robot vacuums, the compact, computerized vacuum cleaners that clean floors without any effort on your part. imaginima/Getty There’s a lot to love about robot…
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