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  Your Brass or Copper Pipes Could Contain Lead—Here’s What to Know

  Is your drinking water free of lead? If you have brass or copper pipes, it might not be. Find out how to check your pipes for lead.

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  What Is a Home Improvement Contractor's Bond?

  Verifying a remodeling contractor's bond offers a homeowner better financial protection for home improvement projects than insurance or proper licensing.

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  Why Does Toilet Water Move When It's Windy Outside?

  On extremely windy days, your toilet’s water levels may drop, usually thanks to the toilet’s plumbing system undergoing pressure changes. Thankfully this isn’t a cause for concern, but it is thanks to a fascinating scientific principle.

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  How to Resurface a Bathtub

  If your bathtub has become uncomfortable due to cracks or unsightly stains, you don’t have to replace it or pay for an expensive relining. Instead, you can resurface your bathtub using a DIY epoxy kit, a relatively easy process.

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  Downed Power Line in Your Yard? 4 Immediate Steps to Take

  Downed power lines are not just an inconvenience—they can also be dangerous. But knowing what to do when a power line falls in your yard will help protect your home and family. Learn who to contact and what to do if you see a downed power line.

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  How to Find the Best Child Care Provider for Your Family

  New Massachusetts regulations make it easier for parents to verify that a caregiver working outside the family's home is properly licensed, which is important.

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  3 Home Health Benefits to Carpet Cleaning

  Regular carpet cleaning not only means cleaner carpets, but can also contribute to a healthier home environment.

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  Squeaky Floors? A Boston Area Expert Explains the Fix

  A flooring expert issues tips for squelching the squeaks in your home.

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  How Often Should You Change Your Dish Scrubber?

  Your kitchen cleaning tools can be a bacterial haven. But knowing how to clean and when you replace your scrubbers and sponges helps you get the clean you need.

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  What is PVC Outgassing in My Plumbing?

  PVC can release a dangerous gas that can cause health problems for homeowners.

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  What Kind of Heat Pump Do I Need?

  Highly rated HVAC providers analyze the variations between air-source and ground-source heat pumps.

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  Radiator Heating Repairs Require Finesse

  Delicate steam heaters present a host of issues to Boston homeowners who need help maintaining the older technology.

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  What It Takes to Be a General Contractor

  Learn more about the comprehensive skills and experience to be an effective general contractor, to help you know what to look for when hiring a contractor.

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  New Englanders Prefer Three-Season Porches

  A Natlick, Massachusetts, remodeler recommends planning an enclosed porch project in spring, summer or fall. He gives tips on what to consider.

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  Should I Remove Trees to Install Solar Panels?

  The solar-tree debate is solved! If you aren't sure whether removing trees negates the environmental benefits of a rooftop solar panel system, read this...