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While standard receptacles typically use three wires -- hot, neutral and ground -- you'll occasionally find 2-prong outlets in older homes. Since this type of outlet lacks a ground connection, the ...

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Key Points Hide TV wires with sleeves, boxes, or wall raceways for fast, clean results.Use trim, crown molding, or a false wall to conceal cords more seamlessly.Shorter cables, mounted power strips, ...

Reducing the amount of ventilation and fresh air makes a home dustier. Learn what you can do to reduce winter dust and improve indoor air quality.

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As for how much the pair spent on their latest fixer upper? Chip and Joanna reportedly purchased the property for $5.5 ...

I made the mistake of hosting Thanksgiving in my new home. It is a three-story, two-bath home built on the water off a ...

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Jason Fernando is a professional investor and writer who enjoys tackling and communicating complex business and financial problems. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive ...