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These are deeply researched articles, guides, reviews, and explainers by experts whose goal is to provide clear, reasonable, and actionable advise in order to help you make your home improvement decisions easier. We are real home owners and apartment dwellers who have faced the same challenges as our readers and are committed to sharing our research and expertise.

Benchcrafted Mag-Blok Knife Magnet Review

03/07/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are in the market for a simple, handsome, very well made knife magnet, you might be having a hard time finding something. I certainly was having this problem before arriving on the Benchcrafted Mag-Blok. I purchased one and here are my …

How Do Replace A Front Door On Your Home

03/06/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Replacing a front door, often called an "entry way" door by people do sell doors, is a major undertaking. Even if you are working with a contractor who will do the actual work, choosing the right door is no simple thing. Here are a some tips for …

What’s The Cost Of Spray Foam Insulation?

02/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you've ever seen standard fiberglass insulation and then seen spray foam insulation, you'll know there is almost no comparison between the two. One is old and, let's face it, not great while the other (obviously spray foam) is newer and better. …

How To Fix A Toilet With New Parts

02/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Plumbing might seem like a foreign language to many of us, but the inside of a toilet is actually a pretty simple thing. With two simple parts and one moderately confusing one, you can overhaul the workings of any toilet. …

The Best Benchtop Wood Lathes For Garage Wood Shops

02/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

When is the last time you were left in awe by woodwork? Can't quite recall? Well a wood lathe is one thing that will yield impressive results within just a few attempts on the machine. …

Five of the Best Sliding Miter Saws Available in 2021

02/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Miter saws are as popular among construction workers, as well as DIY enthusiasts. The circular saw are versatile, precise and relatively easy to use. They are excellent if your projects involve angled cuts for finished carpentry work. …

Finding The Best Benchtop Router Table For Home and Garage Wood Shops

02/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are looking for the next tool for your home wood shop or garage, then it's no surprise that you are considering a router table. It might not be the first tool you'd buy for home shop (most people like to start with a table saw or compound …

Le Creuset vs Staub: Which Dutch Oven Is Best For You?

02/20/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

An enamel-coated cast iron dutch oven is a wonderful addition to any kitchen, but this is a significant purchase and it's not clear which one to get. Two of the top brands are Le Creuset and Staub. Which should you buy? …

Finding The Right Garden Shed Kit For Your Backyard

02/20/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

There are few additions to a backyard that are more useful than a shed. The thing is, sheds can get large and expensive before you know it, sometimes involving thousands of dollars spent. And, if you aren't careful, a shed might get too large and be …

Baratza Encore Coffee Grinder Tips and Tricks Guide

02/19/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

The Baratza Encore is a fine coffee grinder. In addition to being one of the best selling grinders on the market, it's also an appliance that is great at scaling with its owner. Despite the relatively reasonable price it's able a good enough grinder …