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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.

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 …

The Best Mixing Bowls For A Home Kitchen

04/28/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Mixing bowls are an undervalued part of any kitchen. The right mixing bowl set can make mixing dough by hand a pleasant, relaxing experience instead of an exercise in frustration. Plus mixing bowls are useful for all sorts of other tasks -- they are …

10 Signs That Your Garbage Disposal Needs To Be Replaced

04/28/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Garbage disposals are high demand appliances. They combine a large motor, water, and electricity in a frothy mix that simply isn't going to last for decades. Garbages disposals wear out over time and you'll want to replace the unit before there is a …

The Best Soft Coolers To Get You Through The Summer

04/27/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Few things are as handle for car traveling than a cooler. In the past many of us preferred large, heavy "hard" plastic coolers, but soft coolers are often less expensive and more practical. …

How To Water A Garden

04/26/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

With summer fast approaching it's time to start to water those newly planted seeds, seedlings, cuttings, and so forth. Watering isn't difficult and there isn't necessarily a wrong way to do it, but some ways are better than others. …

3 Best Dremel Tools of 2021

04/25/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

No handyman, building super, Handy Andy, or weekend warrior would consider their toolkit complete without a rotary tool -- commonly known as a Dremel -- by their side. But which Dremel should you buy? …

Finding The Best Pressure Washer For Home Users

04/25/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Finding the right pressure washer for your home isn't as easy as it sounds. You can buy local and pay more but get your pressure washer now, or you can shop online, entering the world of endless choices and dubious brands. So what's the best …