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These are articles and guides by the HelpAtMyHome.com Staff. You can read more about us and our methodology on the About page.

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.

Thermoworks ThermoPop Meat Thermometer Review

02/14/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you are in the market for a high performance instant read thermometer then someone has surely recommended the $100 Thermapen to you. The same company, the Utah-based ThermoWorks, also makes the $34 ThermoPop. I was in need of an instant-read …

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Finding The Best Cheap Oven Thermometer

02/14/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Every oven I've ever owned has had an inaccurate thermometer. The temperature I set the oven to seems to feel no real pressure to tell me the temperature inside the oven! This is worse in my current oven, which is OK when the convection fan is on but …

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Patagonia Macro Puff Quilt Review

02/13/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

As an avid buyer of Patagonia clothing (for decades now), I've always been curious about the brands other items. I've had a few of their bags and accessories, but last year I got my first ever Patagonia blanket, the Macro Puff Quilt. After using …

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Finding The Best Dehumidifier For Damp Basements

02/09/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Most basements are below ground, which means dampness tends to be unavoidable. This is best battled with a dehumidifier, but which is the best one for your home? …

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Bloomingdale’s My Luxe Down Comforter Review

02/06/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

The Bloomingdale's My Luxe Asthma & Allergy Friendly down comforter is a luxury comforter that is ideal for winter sleeping. …

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Finding The Best Modular Shelving System For A Lifetime of Storage

01/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

I'm a major geek for modular furniture. The ability to buy something great, buy it once, and have it for the rest of my life has major appeal to me. In order to make this feasible, the item has to be extremely flexible, which means it has to be …

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Indoor Composting Dos and Don’ts

01/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Trying your hand at indoor composting? Here are some suggestions for making your experience as good as it can be. …

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Finding The Best Indoor Compost Bin For Your Kitchen

01/30/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Normally when we think of compost bins, we imagine large plastic containers in the farthest corner of the backyard. While that can still be true many people, especially city dwellers, also have a small compost bin in their kitchen. This can be used …

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The Best Electric Pasta Maker For Home Kitchens

01/29/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

As an occasional homemade pasta maker, I'm generally OK with a manual pasta maker but I know I'd make it more if I had a motor doing the work for me. So what's the electric pasta maker to get in 2021? …

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The Best Cat Litter For Single Cat Households

01/23/2021 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Cats are wonderful pets, but the litterbox and the scooping... well, it's a chore. The right cat litter will reduce odor, make clean-up easy, and make your cat more comfortable. …

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