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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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How to Choose the Best Wifi Thermostat
Is a Wi-Fi enabled thermostat right for you? Next Project› Family Handyman A Wi-Fi thermostat connects to your home’s wireless Internet service and lets you remotely check and change the…
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14 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Wash in the Dishwasher
No, you can’t wash your cat in the dishwasher. But, here are 10 things you may not know that you can! 1 / 14Ishtvan Rishko/Shutterstock Appliance Knobs You would never…
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How to Repair a Windshield Washer
Diagnosis and repair are easy, cheap and fast. Family Handyman Next Project Introduction Windshield washers are fairly reliable. When they fail, it's usually the result of a clogged nozzle or…
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Furnace Humidifier not Working? Replace it
Replacing old furnace humidifiers with energy efficient ones is better than repairing them Next Project› Family Handyman If the humidifier on your furnace is not working, you can easily fix…
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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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13 ‘Going Green’ Myths, Busted
The truth about when to turn off lights or use your air conditioner. 1 / 13Istock/FangXiaNuo Myth: You should always turn off the lights every time you leave the room…
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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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How Smart Are “Smart” Refrigerators—And Are They Worth It?
Curious about what a smart fridge is capable of, whether they’re worth the extra cash, and what sort of features they have that can streamline our world, we asked experts…
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How to Clean a Refrigerator (and Keep It Clean)
Food is only as clean as the refrigerator you store it in. Here's how to deep clean (and then keep clean) your fridge. ⓘ Your refrigerator may be the most…
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