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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.

How To Buy Window Well Covers

05/06/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Houses need all sorts of weird things that you've never thought about buying before. One of those things is a cover for a window well -- the little hole surrounding a basement window. …

Inverter Generator vs. Conventional Generator: What’s The Difference?

05/05/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Having owned a number of generators -- both portable and whole house -- the question of "What is an inverter generator?" has come up a number of times. Here are some facts that will help you better understand how generators work and which is the best …

The Best Deer Fence For Protecting Home Gardens And Backyards

05/03/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Deer are a wonderful form of nature that many of us see everyday. Unfortunately they can be quite destructive to gardens and shrubbery, creating massive setbacks to home gardens, privacy bushes, seasonal flowers, vegetables, and more. Many people use …

The Ultimate Guide To Homemade Yogurt

05/02/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

It might not seem obvious, but yogurt is one of those things that is much better than it's homemade. Here will teach you how to make homemade yogurt and answer any questions that might come up about the process. …

Aquasana AQ-5300+ Under Sink Water Filter Review [Updated]

05/01/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are in the market for a high-end under the sink water filter then the Aquasana AQ-5300+ should be on your radar. This is a top-rated water filter of 2020 with a high-flow design, three-stage filtering, and all the NSF certifications that you …

Finding The Right Portable Washing Machine For Your Home

04/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Clothes washing needs aren't the same for every person or every family. For many of us a portable washing machine is a smart solution. …

Why I No Longer Use A Rice Cooker

04/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

I used to love my rice cooker. Now I haven't had one in years and couldn't be happier. …

Best Cabinet Locks For Baby-proofing

04/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you have a baby crawling around your house you know that baby-proofing is a must-do. One of the most important pieces of baby-proofing equipment is cabinet locks. …

Best Beans: Every Rancho Gordo Bean Ranked

04/29/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

A number of years ago, in an effort to lower our meat intake, we started to cook more beans. For a number of reasons, largely flavor and selection, we've ordered the beans from Rancho Gordo, an heirloom bean grower based in California. Over the …

A List of Boutique And Small Cast Iron Skillet Makers

04/29/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

The growth of boutique cast iron makers has been one of the more surprising kitchen trends of the past 10 years. After all, most cast iron cookware is affordable and lasts pretty much forever, so who could have predicted more companies enter the …