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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 Right BR20 and R20 LED Downlights For Your Home

02/21/2024 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

My house had downlights in the ceiling that use R20 bulbs. I'm making the move to LED bulbs as the boxes of incandescents I had purchased years ago have finally run out. These aren't the most popular bulbs sold in 2024 so I had to do some research in …

Bombas Socks Review After 2+ Years Of Use

02/20/2024 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

I honestly never considered fancy socks, high-end socks, or socks with a mission attached to them, but I for the 2021 holiday season I purchased a bunch of Bombas socks. Here is my 2024 review of my experience with Bombas, after me and my family have …

How Do Replace A Front Door On Your Home

02/20/2024 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

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

Does 3M Still Makes The Filtrete 3US-MAX-F01 Water Filter?

12/22/2023 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

One of the most popular under-the-sink water filters of the past decade has been the 3US-MAX-S01 from 3M. This sub-$100 filter was known for its excellent performance and ease of installation and, when paired with the Filtrete 3US-MAX-F01 Maximum …

Which Makita Leaf Blower Should I Buy?

11/26/2023 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Choosing a new leaf blower is unfortunately a much more confusing process than you might expect. You don't want to spend too much and get a powerhouse that you don't need, but you also want something powerful enough to do the job. If you already …

4-4-4 vs. 10-10-10 Fertilizer: What’s The Difference?

09/04/2023 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Choosing between 4-4-4 and 10-10-10 fertilizer, but can't seem to figure out the difference? That's because the answer is both simple and rather confusing. …

How To Buy A Fermob Outdoor Chair In The US

04/14/2023 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Fermob's outdoor furniture is, to a piece, the height of classic French design and something many Americans would love to have in their backyards. Unfortunately buying Fermob in the US can be a real challenge thanks to high prices, long wait times, …

How To Fix A Dyson Vacuum Blinking Red Light

12/10/2022 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Does your Dyson cordless vacuum have the dreaded blinking red light problem? Here'w what do to when this happens. …

Diaspora Co. Spices Review

11/27/2022 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

Black pepper is black pepper, right? Chilli pepper are just chilli peppers, right? Not true. Over the past year or so I've purchased a number of prices Diaspora Co., and I have some thoughts about the company and their products …

How To Assemble The CedarCraft Elevated Planter Greenhouse And Bird Cover

11/06/2022 by HelpAtMyHome Staff

If you have a CedarCraft elevated planter there is a good chance you wanted to extend your growing season with a greenhouse and/or protect your plants from bugs and birds with the optional cover. I bought this cover in order to get some early spring …