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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.

Finding The Best Chainsaw Sharpener On A Budget

03/20/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you have a chainsaw, you are going to want to sharpen it occasionally. This is cheaper and more effective than buying a new chain. …

Dryer Won’t Spin? Here Are Fixes You Can Try

03/14/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

A some point in your dryer's life it's going to simply not spin. These knobs will likely still work, all the LED indicators and numbers will read out correctly, and the interior light will still work, but you'll notice your dryer isn't spinning. …

The Pros And Cons Of A Fiberglass Door

03/14/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are buying a new exterior door for your home you are likely considering fiberglass. This material has made its way into being a top choice, alongside traditional wood and metal doors, in today's homes. …

What Is HERS Testing And When Should You Get It?

03/13/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, testing might sound like a confusing thing, but it's really a simple enough subject once you dig into it a little. This guide will help you get a better understanding of HERS testing for your home. …

Rejuvenation Willamette LED Glass Wall Sconce Review

03/09/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Recently I purchased a Rejuvenation Willamette wall sconce to upgrade the light fixture in our bathroom. It was a fairly significant purchase from a brand that I thought would resonate with a lot of HelpAtMyHome.com's readers, so here is my review. …

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 …

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. …

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? …

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 …

Staub Round Cocotte 4 qt. Dutch Oven Review

02/19/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

My family has been a Le Creuset family for as long as I can remember. It's just something that we all have had on sitting on the range and gifted one another for years and years. I recently got my first Staub dutch oven (after finding a great deal on …